Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network

In this episode of the Lawyers Weekly Show a recruiter sheds light on the attraction of working in-house and what to expect once you’ve made the move. Host Stefanie Garber is joined by Dolman Legal Recruitment general manager and in-house specialist Phillip Hunter and Lawyers Weekly publisher Will Magee to discuss why private practice lawyers are often tempted to move in house and if it lives up to their expectations. Mr. Hunter reveals that in-house roles often go one of two ways; either very generalist, or very niche, and both come with benefits and drawbacks. Lawyers considering the move are cautioned to think carefully before making the leap as the transition back to private practice can be tricky. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au

On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show we look into recruitment trends in the new financial year and the impact the Brexit has had on bringing Australian lawyers home. Our host, Lawyers Weekly journalist Lara Bullock, is joined by Taylor Root Australia manager Matt Harris, who shed light on how lawyers have responded to their end of financial year bonuses and pay rises. The amount of candidate movement is slightly higher than usual, with more young lawyers interested in making a shift than any other group. While the impact and implications of the Brexit remain to be fully seen, the flow of lawyers from Australia to the UK may reverse as demand in London drops. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au

This week on The Lawyers Weekly Show we take a look at the rising use of drones for commercial and retail purposes and the laws and regulations that accompany them. Our host, Lawyers Weekly journalist Lara Bullock, is joined by Piper Alderman partner James Lawrence who is somewhat of a drone law expert. Mr Lawrence shed light on the incredible growth rate of drone usage and the potential growth yet to come. With this rise there are two tangible trends; a reduction of red tape with new Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations coming in to effect in 29 September, contrasted by the need for more privacy laws stemming from recommendations from the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC). The space is changing and it’s something that lawyers in many practice areas need to be across. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au

In the latest episode, the Lawyers Weekly Show speaks with Salvos Legal managing partner Luke Geary about formulating a healthier law firm model based on incentives other than equity. Under the current system, most law firms reward lawyers for long hours at the office - and the carrot for working harder tends to be moving up the ladder, towards the end goal of equity partnership. In Mr Geary's view, this model fails to recognise other contributions made by lawyers and can detract from their relationships and other pursuits. In particular, he warns this approach is unlikely to motivate and retain millenials, alienating the next generation of talent. Our host and acting editor, Stefanie Garber, chats with Mr Geary about the potential issues with the current structure and how firms can re-think their models to create a more motivating environment primed for the future. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au

Lawyers Weekly speaks with corporate lawyer Paul Rubenstein, who believes bringing more creativity to the table can allow a lawyer to become a more trusted advisor. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au

Lawyers Weekly speaks with Sara Lane, a young lawyer who spent over two years working with indigenous communities in the Northern Territory before moving to a corporate law firm. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au

In this week's The Lawyers Weekly Show, we take a look at the typical law school education offered by Australian universities and its perceived pitfalls in the eyes of a recent graduate. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au

This week on The Lawyers Weekly podcast, we take an in-depth look at medical cannabis regulation in Australia. Our host, Stefanie Garber, is joined by Dr Teresa Nicoletti, a partner at Piper Alderman and medical cannabis advocate. The Federal parliament recently took the first step towards creating a medical marijuana scheme, passing an act allowing for cannabis to be cultivated and manufactured by licensed producers. The new system could help thousands of chronically ill patients access innovative new treatments, Dr Nicoletti explains. Currently, many of these patients are forced underground to access their treatment, putting their health at risk and exposing them to criminal charges. The new Act is a first step to creating a national scheme where patients could access cannabis medication legally and safely. Yet Australia is still a long way from creating a fully functioning framework and a host of challenges remain. All this and more coming up on this episode of The Lawyers Weekly podcast. http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au