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.
07 Legal firms failing in technology stakes
Legal firms are not adopting technology such as cloud and Big Data.
Technology is advancing in industries around the country, but those in legal careers have been singled out as slightly behind the times.
Legal firm CIO and technology decision…
25 Work required to keep woman in legal jobs
Women are more likely to drop out of legal careers, according to a top lawyer.
The legal industry has the power to represent everyone in the community, no matter race, gender or sexual orientation.
However, according to findings from National…
18 Talent letting legal sector down - survey
Quality legal talent is hard to find, according to a recent survey.
The legal profession is one that isn't struggling with recruitment numbers, but the quality of the talent is more of a concern.
This according to the results of a recent Thomson…
02 Accountancy firms open up legal jobs
Accounting sector looks for legal recruitment
Opportunities for legal recruitment with accountancy firms are on the rise, especially as companies seek to expand their operations further into the Asia-Pacific region.
Asia-Pacific Law Leader for Ernst…
27 Competition is tough for legal jobs
Legal jobs are in high demand
Securing legal jobs is becoming increasingly tough in the current climate, but the lack of top jobs might not necessarily be the result of more people studying for law degrees.
Neville Carter, chief executive officer of…
19 Asia-Pacific legal clients look for far-reaching expertise
Asia-Pacific law firms need to globalise
Legal clients are becoming increasingly demanding when it comes to the service they expect from law firms, and this is a trend that has emerged in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Asia Pacific Law Firm Brand Index…
30 Improved confidence for nation's law firms
Legal profession sees renewed confidence
Anyone with their eye on legal jobs could find their prospects improving, as confidence has marginally risen across the country.
The Commonwealth Bank Legal Market Pulse Report for the June quarter showed that…
16 Legal recruitment strong in the property sector
Property lawyers in high demand
Property lawyers should find there is plenty of scope for securing legal jobs at the moment, as the sector seeks to take on more experts.
Mahlab​ Consultant Vanessa McKay explained how legal recruitment is…
02 ASIC calls for better management of confidential data
How secure is your company's data?
Australian companies are under growing pressure to ensure their confidential information is kept safely guarded, especially if they are to avoid falling foul of the law.
The Australian Securities and Investments…