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There are advantages to flexible work arrangements, but there are also significant disadvantages for lawyers – both male and female – who choose to avail themselves of these options. This course considers the realities and implications of flexible work for lawyers, as well as recent developments in this area.
Flexible work arrangements were once thought to be the answer for lawyers seeking to achieve ‘work/life balance’ – particularly those with family responsibilities. However, it is clear that there is more work to be done before flexible work provides more benefits for all.
This course discusses the benefits, disadvantages and realities of flexible work in the legal profession, including:
- how technology and globalisation are shaping lawyers’ work environments;
- how firm culture and expectations disadvantage male and female lawyers who take up flexible work options;
- how recent developments, such as the rise of NewLaw providers, are impacting on work arrangements in the broader profession.
The course also explores the results of a web-based survey and qualitative interviews conducted with lawyers from across Australia, providing fascinating insights into the practicalities and real-life implications of flexible work arrangements in the law.
Last Reviewed: December 2023
Meet the expert
Margaret Thornton is a Professor of Law at the Australian National University and an internationally recognized scholar in the fields of discrimination and the law, legal education and the legal profession. She also has particular interests in social justice, gender and diversity.
Reviews
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Well presented and thought provokingThis was highly relevant and up to date information that was well presented and thought provoking. The online format is effective and made learning easy.
T. Jackson, SolicitorFlexible Work in the Legal Profession There are advantages to flexible work arrangements, but there are also significant disadvantages for lawyers – both male and female – who choose to avail themselves of these options. This course considers the realities and implications of flexible work for lawyers, as well as recent developments in this area.LawCPD -
Well-explained and structuredThis course explained the topic well, was suitably structured and the key points were easy to remember.
A. Macdonald, SolicitorFlexible Work in the Legal Profession There are advantages to flexible work arrangements, but there are also significant disadvantages for lawyers – both male and female – who choose to avail themselves of these options. This course considers the realities and implications of flexible work for lawyers, as well as recent developments in this area.LawCPD -
This course is a myth buster!Well worth the hour! This course is a myth buster as to the benefits of flexible working.
J. Dasey, SolicitorFlexible Work in the Legal Profession There are advantages to flexible work arrangements, but there are also significant disadvantages for lawyers – both male and female – who choose to avail themselves of these options. This course considers the realities and implications of flexible work for lawyers, as well as recent developments in this area.LawCPD
Flexible Work in the Legal Profession
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