Legal News
Here are a selection of news items from the broad and varied world of Legal that have caught our attention. We invite you to share these articles and look forward to discussing your comments.
17 Legal jobs look forward to pay rise for remainder of 2015
Legal employees can expect a pay rise in the coming year.
It's the type of good news employees in any industry look forward to, with people working in legal jobs now paid more across the board than they were last year.
A study…
10 How are law firms managing change?
People in legal jobs should be focussing on innovation to gain a competitive edge.
The law profession is steeped in tradition, but that doesn't mean it isn't subject to change as companies look to manage new threats, trends and technologies…
18 What does the federal budget mean for legal jobs?
Budget brings changes to legal sector.
A number of changes are set to be introduced in light of the 2015-16 federal budget, which individuals in legal jobs will need to be aware of. The government has pledged greater support for small businesses -…
05 Legal jobs among most highly regarded professions
Legal jobs are some of the most trusted, a survey finds.
People in legal jobs are among some of the most highly regarded in the country, a new poll has found, with the profession ranking slightly below medical roles.
Roy Morgan Research revealed that…
05 Organisational disorder impacting legal professionals
Document management is a key skill for legal professionals.
There is no doubt that the legal industry is one of the economy's most demanding sectors. With these pressures set to increase further over the coming years, it's important to…
16 Free trade deal positive for Australian professional services
The free trade deal with Japan will be positive for a number of professions.
As Australia's economy picks up pace, it's vital that key connections are formed in our surrounding region. With our close proximity to Asia, it makes sense to…
14 Legal graduates find job hunt difficult
Legal professionals are finding it hard to enter sustainable employment.
For many younger legal professionals, finding an open door to a potential career is difficult at present. After a mixed 2014 featuring changeable market conditions and lower…
29 Legal profession 'stressful', cites survey
Stress is classed as a mental illness, but is easily treatable.
The legal sector has been identified as one of the most stressful in the country, according to recent research by Roy Morgan.
With almost 5 million Australians affected…
07 How can productivity improve in the legal sector?
Improving productivity across legal firms is important given the increasing workloads.
Over the past years, legal firms have been working hard to reduce their cost base, but a new survey suggests the next challenge will be even greater.
According to…