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The Big Stay: Why Lawyers Are Reluctant to Move Jobs in 2026
The Big Stay: Why Lawyers Are Reluctant to Move Jobs in 2026 Across Australia’s legal market, hiring is still happening — but movement is slower and more cautious than ever. Many lawyers are gainfully employed, reasonably well-paid, and not convinced that changing firms is worth the risk right now.
AI and the Legal Profession: Navigating the Risks and Opportunities
AI and the Legal Profession: Navigating the Risks and Opportunities Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from a futuristic concept to a reality that lawyers encounter in their day-to-day work. The relationship between AI and the legal profession is evolving quickly, raising new opportunities as well as complex ethical and privacy
The Legal Market by the Numbers: What the Latest Data Means for You
Labour market data is painting a clear picture of how Australia’s legal profession is evolving, and what that means for both lawyers considering their next career step and for firms looking to hire. According to the ABS Labour Force, Australia (August 2025), the national unemployment rate nudged up slightly to
A New Generation of Graduates – What’s Changed and What It Means for You
It’s clear that the latest wave of law graduates brings with them a fresh set of expectations, and it’s more than just anecdotal chatter among recruiters. Let’s dig into what the data tells us. According to Jobs and Skills Australia, the professional workforce, including the legal sector, is forecast to
Jason Elias re-elected to the RCSA Board
Elias Recruitment is pleased to announce that Jason Elias has been re-elected to the Board of the Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association (RCSA), representing recruiters across Australia and New Zealand for the next two years. For clients and candidates, this matters. RCSA is the peak body for the recruitment, staffing
Why Culture Isn’t Just “Nice to Have”
In August at RCSA’s SHAPE Conference, I had the chance to sit in on Dr Adam Fraser’s keynote, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Adam, a human performance researcher, has spent decades studying what drives sustainable workplace performance. His work with elite athletes, military units, and global organisations