We spoke to a global expert in Responsible AI, Max Scott from StratAlliance Global about legal services AI pricing. An early practitioner in Responsible AI governance, Max draws on international experience with Microsoft’s Office of Responsible AI to advise Australian law firms on practical AI adoption, governance, and commercial strategy. Alison Laird, Director of the Centre for Legal Innovation (CLI) at The College of Law, says the questions Max is answering are the ones she's hearing most from firms right now.

Legal entrepreneurs have always played a vital role in Australia. Building innovation within business models or practice management software, to automation and AI, and once tested and fully realised locally, taking it to global markets. We look at five entrepreneurs reshaping legal practice in Australia, and how they got their start. If you’re interested in legal innovation, technology or entrepreneurship, these stories may inspire you to tinker on your own projects or venture forth on your own.

Should I start my own firm? It’s a thrilling yet terrifying prospect for anyone, but as barriers to entry ease, it’s also an increasingly popular alternative to climbing the career ladder within someone else’s organisation. So, what does starting a firm actually look like? We caught up with James D’Apice, who has committed to documenting the messy, behind-the-scenes reality of building his own firm, Gravamen.

We’ve distilled the top nine skills (across four themes) that every lawyer should be building, whether you’re two years PQE or twenty.

The College of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Monique Pearson as Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand. Monique joins the College from the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ), where she has served as Executive Director since January 2024. Her executive career includes leadership roles with AMINZ, EY, PwC and academyEX, spanning professional services, education and member-based organisations.

The 2026 Australian Legal Salary Survey is now open and we invite legal professional to take part. Every response strengthens the insights and helps build a clearer understanding of the issues that matter most to legal professionals.

From AI transcription to visual workflow boards, these tools are being adopted by lawyers who are tired of working harder than they need to. Here are 7 tech tools for lawyers by legal tech writer Wenee Yap.

For decades, versatility was a selling point in the Australian legal market. Mid-sized firms built their identity on being broad. With technological evolution in full swing and shifting market conditions, that model is now under a lot of pressure. Alison Laird, Director of Innovation at the College of Law, has seen two new operating models emerging.

From July 2026, Australian law firms will need to comply with sweeping reforms to the nation's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime while continuing to run their practice. We spoke to Jessica Smith, Director of Risk Consulting at Grant Thornton, on how to best navigate this transition.

From poisonous mushrooms to hallucinating AI, to the social media ban and the Family Law Amendment Act… it’s been a busy year for lawmakers and courts. We reflect on the major legal moments that defined 2025.