How to organise and document your workflow as a lawyer
How to set up and use a task manager to visually organise and document your workflow, responsibilities and achievements.
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How to write better job applications
In this article, James Keane (Graduate Hiring Manager at Herbert Smith Freehills) and I set out actionable tips for junior lawyers to improve their job applications.
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How to manage a contract execution process
Checklists, templates and processes that junior lawyers can use to manage contract signings.
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5 career tips to help junior lawyers stand out
Junior lawyers aren’t really assessed on their technical ability in their early years. Here are 5 things (with practical examples) to focus on instead.
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How to write legal research memos
As a junior lawyer, I spent 500+ hours writing legal research memos. Here’s an example and some tips on how to write / structure them.
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AU Clerkship Application Tracker 2022
Australian Law Firm Clerkship Tracker 2022 – a database of 27+ law firms across all major cities and clerkship application resources.
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How to engage an expert witness as a junior lawyer
A step-by-step guide to help junior lawyers engage expert witnesses.
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Inbox Zero for Lawyers
A step-by-step email management process to improve productivity, reduce time spent monitoring our inbox, and eliminate clutter.
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I used the Employee Assistance Program (EAP): what to expect
I almost didn’t use the Employee Assistance Program because I didn’t know what to expect. In case it helps clear up some misconceptions, here’s what I’ve learned from the process.
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How to draft contracts as a junior lawyer
As a junior lawyer, I remember attending a contract drafting session presented by a top-tier law firm and finding it a bit disappointing. So here’s a step-by-step guide on how to draft contracts.
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