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• LawTech Talks: The AI lawyer of the future

  In this special episode of LawTech Talks, produced in partnership with Legora, we unpack how day-to-day practice is being reshaped and what it means for the role of legal professionals in the age of AI. Host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Legora legal engineer Murray Edstein about his vocational journey in practice and now in tech, what a legal engineer does day-to-day, how and why the legal profession is in the midst of a substantial period of transformation, differing level of proficiency with AI across the market, and the consciousness or otherwise of macro and micro shifts in one's practice. Edstein also delves into the need for lawyers to challenge themselves with the required mindset and operational shifts, how to go about this practically, the fundamental changes he expects to see in lawyers' roles in the coming years, what the lawyer of the future may look like, and how Legora can assist lawyers along the journey. To learn more about Legora, click here.

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• The 'key' role insurance lawyers will play in 2026 and beyond

  There is, one BigLaw partner says, a "huge amount of opportunity" looking ahead for practitioners in the insurance space, from finding solutions to the risk of natural disasters to the management of cyber threats. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Clayton Utz partner Sophy Woodward about why insurance law is so engaging at this point in time, the "soft market" currently being experienced and the opportunities that climate presents for better terms for clients, what's surprised her about the insurance space this past year, and how client expectations have been set higher in 2025. Woodward also discusses how insurance lawyers have to collaborate across practice areas more than ever before, managing team dynamics and wellness at a time of voluminous work and change, the need for creativity in contractual clauses, the ripple effects coming from current developments in the cyber space and natural disaster space, the myriad opportunities on the horizon, and why emerging practitioners should consider insurance law as a vocational pathway. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, X and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected]

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• Protégé: Why getting involved in law societies boosts skills, experience, and connections

  While some students may overlook law societies during their university journey, one Monash University student highlights how involvement builds key professional and personal skills, giving participants a head start in their careers. In a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Thomas Pereira, a law and commerce student at Monash University and serves as careers director for his university's Law Student Society, about his passion for encouraging law students to get involved in their law societies, the professional skills that can be gained through such participation, and how these experiences help students build meaningful relationships and foster a sense of community. Pereira also highlights how developing these skills provides law students with valuable real-world experience that makes them more attractive to firms and recruiters, outlines practical steps for students who want to get involved in their university law society, and shares strategies for balancing all aspects of student life – including university workload, part-time work, and personal commitments – so that students can find the time to actively participate in their law society.

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• Property moves lawyers should consider before 2025 wraps up

  In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, produced in partnership with Distinctive Finance, we break down the key market shifts shaping property decisions as we head towards the end of 2025 and what it all means for legal professionals preparing to buy. Host Jerome Doraisamy welcomes back Distinctive Finance founders and directors Christian Goodall and Mitchell Lobb to discuss what the Reserve Bank's recent inaction signals for buyers, how the expanded First Home Guarantee is opening new opportunities, why banks are forecasting potential rate changes in the year ahead, and whether fixed rate options may play a bigger role moving forward. Goodall and Lobb also explore how legal professionals can position themselves for success, from making the most of the First Home Guarantee and navigating increased market competition, to getting tax documents in order, reviewing lending options, and preparing strategically before the holiday season. They share practical steps to get purchase-ready and insights into what the new year may bring. To learn more about Distinctive Finance, click here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, X and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected]

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• 'Leaning in' with AI (and getting the governance and business strategy right)

  Sam Burrett and Chelsea Gordon recently travelled to the UK to learn more about international approaches to AI governance and business strategies of global law firm counterparts. Their observations and lessons learnt offer guidance for practitioners and firms alike Down Under. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with MinterEllison AI Advisory consulting lead Sam Burrett and legal lead Chelsea Gordon about the work they each do in the BigLaw firm's AI operations, their recent travels to the University of Oxford to learn more about how law firms internationally are approaching governance and strategy considerations, and how well Australian firms are performing relative to global counterparts. Burrett and Gordon also delve into what Australian firms need to be doing more of, what is being done well, the lessons firms Down Under can learn from those overseas, what best practice objectives must be moving forward, practical steps that should be taken, mindset shifts required, and guidance to take into the new year. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, X and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email [email protected]

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