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Dentons Offers Australia Staff Five Days Extra Leave to 'Recharge'

Staff can now get five weeks' annual leave as the firm aims to 'prioritise their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing'.
2 minute read

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Litigators Aim to Battle Industry Stress With 'Mindful' Guide

One former litigator involved in creating the guidance said: "I well remember some of the behaviour that goes on and how it often got in the way of the resolution of disputes."
2 minute read

International Edition

Law Has a Race Problem and Too Few People Care

Added to the widespread apathy is a growing resistance to change, and Black lawyers are noticing, writes The London Lawyer.
4 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie 'Very Sorry' After Ex-Belgium Lawyer Raises Racism Concerns

It is not the first time that the behaviour of the firm's people has come under fire.
2 minute read

International Edition

The Lawyers Are Not All Right

As law firms are pushing lawyers and staff to return to offices, constant stress, triggered by the pandemic and other events, has changed people and the legal workplace.
9 minute read

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Career Concerns Fuel Calls to LawCare as Firms Urged to Better Supervise Juniors

Elizabeth Rimmer, chief executive of Lawcare, has called for law firms to provider better supervision for their juniors in order to catch "red flags".
3 minute read

International Edition

Which Law Firms Need Their Leaders More Than Ever Right Now?

Strong leadership is crucial at any time, but when businesses struggle with change, unhappiness or a choppy market, what those at the top do becomes paramount.
6 minute read

International Edition

Transatlantic Firm Launches Introduces 'Vacation Bonus' Reward For High Performers

Once a lawyer at the firm reaches their bonus target, they will be able to receive a billable hours credit for a week of holiday.
2 minute read

International Edition

Slaughter and May Makes Bring Your Dog to Work Day a Permanent Fixture

The move follows a wellbeing push at the firm, which introduced a 'working practices code' in the summer.
2 minute read

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Better Training and Axing Billable Hour in First Years of Practice Are Key to Lawyer Mental Health, Says Report

Recommendations from a groundbreaking Canadian study on mental health in the legal profession focus on the role of law schools, firms and regulators.
4 minute read

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