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From legal briefs to mountain peaks: Lessons from Kilimanjaro

October 29, 2026

From dodgy contracts to altitude sickness, Mary-Kate Ledger and Taylor Saggers discover that working in law and climbing Kilimanjaro both require preparation, resilience and supportive mates.

Legal lifestyle·Quirky cases

The tale of the late night traveller

October 23, 2026

Quirky Cases are brought to you by John McKechnie AO KC.

September 25, 2026

Mickey Mouse goes to court: A mouse tale

Quirky Cases are brought to you by John McKechnie AO KC.

September 16, 2026

Three core attributes of tomorrow’s lawyers

Legal intuition, professional integrity and personal trustworthiness are the quintessentially human qualities that will enable lawyers to stay relevant and resolute in a post-AI world, writes Jordan Furlong.

Opinion·Wellbeing

A matter of trust – why AI guard rails are crucial

Amid commentary around the potential change to the staffing mix in law firms relating to AI, Mark Andrews explores the notion of trust and the legal profession.

August 31, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Reviews

Film review: The Dog Stars

Reviews of the latest film and screen offerings in cinemas.

August 28, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Reviews

Film review: Tony

Francisco Silva reviews the latest film and screen offerings in cinemas.

August 21, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Quirky cases

The tale of the naked stable boy

Quirky Cases are brought to you by John McKechnie AO KC.

August 21, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Reviews

Film review: The End of Oak Street

Francisco Silva reviews the latest film and screen offerings in cinemas.

August 14, 2026

Opinion·Wellbeing

The identity opportunity for lawyers

Generative AI will take over legal task performance and catalyse an identity crisis for the legal profession, unless lawyers instead turn this into an opportunity to redefine their purpose and value, writes Jordan Furlong.

August 7, 2026