LexiCast - Legal Podcast for Lawyers
LexiCast by LawCPD is a legal podcast designed for Australian lawyers, offering a flexible way to gain practical legal insights on the go. The show is curated using advanced AI and expert legal research to support continuing professional development. Its 30-minute episodes are CPD-accredited, allowing listeners to earn legal CPD points while learning.
Episodes
What a Recent Court Case Teaches Australian Lawyers About AI
The Lanmar case offers important lessons for Australian lawyers on AI use, legal advice and shareholder oppression. We unpack how ChatGPT's HR plan missed the real corporate law issue, what the NSW Supreme Court decision means for lawyers advising company directors, and why legal judgment remains essential when using AI in legal practice.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points,
How AI Is Changing the Value of Australian Lawyers’ Judgment
In this episode, we unpack Mitch Kowalski’s commentary and explore how AI is changing legal practice, from billable hours and client value to the growing importance of professional judgment.>> Read the accompanying Blog Article and download The Judgment Workout, a free self-assessment resource featuring five practical exercises to help you develop your legal judgment when working with AI.
6 Questions Australian Lawyers Should Ask Before Using AI
AI can speed up legal work, but Australian lawyers remain responsible for the accuracy, confidentiality and reliability of AI-assisted work. This episode explores AI verification, court and tribunal guidance, professional obligations under the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules, and a practical six-question framework for auditing AI-generated legal content before it reaches a client, court or tr
Can Your Practice Survive a Review? | Q4 2026 Legal Compliance Update
Quarter 4 2026 legal compliance updates for Australian lawyers, covering AML/CTF Tranche 2, amended Solicitors’ Conduct Rules, AI-assisted court filings, costs and more. We explore the key changes affecting legal practice, what regulators and courts are looking for, and the practical steps lawyers can take to ensure their compliance processes are working in practice.>> To learn more, check o
AI Rules Start 20 October: What Australian Lawyers Need to Know
The clock is ticking. From 20 October 2026, the Fair Work Commission’s new Guidance Note on generative AI applies to documents prepared with AI assistance. We break down what lawyers need to know, from disclosure and human verification to witness statements, case hyperlinks, confidentiality and the consequences of getting it wrong.>> Learn more about legal trends with our LawCPD pass
AI & Legal Billing: Can Australian Lawyers Still Bill by the Hour?
AI is changing how quickly legal work gets done, but what does that mean for legal billing? This episode explores billable hours vs value-based billing, who should pay for AI costs, and how lawyers can approach AI disclosure and client expectations.Want to learn more on this topic? Sign up for our Webinar, 'Billing in the Age of AI: Value, Overheads, and Disclosure'.
Can Lawyers Actually Be Good Leaders?
Can lawyers be good leaders without being in charge? Absolutely! Leadership starts long before the title. Explore the five key behaviours that build trust, influence and effective leadership in legal practice, whether or not you manage a team.Want to learn more on this topic? Save 20% on our 1-hour interactive CPD course 'Become a Trusted Leader With or Without the Title'.Use code LEXISEPT | Offer
Are Australian Class Actions Changing? What Every Lawyer Needs to Watch
Class actions can affect clients across almost every area of practice and they’re evolving fast. Filings just hit a decade low, but settlement payouts reached a near-record high. This episode unpacks the contradictor mechanism, a Robodebt penalty twist, why Australia has never had a copyright class action despite a billion-dollar US settlement, and what any lawyer should tell a client who receives
Social Media for Lawyers: LinkedIn, Personal Branding & Legal Risks
In this episode, we look at how Australian lawyers can use LinkedIn and social media to build a personal brand, demonstrate legal expertise, generate referrals and strengthen their professional reputation without creating unnecessary professional, employment or reputational risk.We also examine the important distinction between professional conduct risk and employment risk, including the situation
AI & Privacy Law Australia: Royal Commission, OAIC Guidance & Kmart Smart Glasses
Australian AI regulation is moving fast, but not necessarily in one direction. In this episode of LexiCast, we unpack the latest AI, privacy and technology law developments Australian lawyers need to know.We look at South Australia’s new Royal Commission into artificial intelligence, including what it could mean for AI regulation and businesses operating in the state. We also examine the OAIC’s up
AI Crackdown in Workplace Disputes: What Australian Lawyers Need to Know
AI is making headlines in Australian workplace law, and the latest developments are raising serious questions for lawyers.A tribunal has ordered parties in a bullying dispute not to use AI when preparing correspondence, while a workplace lawyer is calling for costs penalties for unsuccessful AI-assisted claims. Then, in a surprising twist, a self-represented litigant reportedly used AI to successf
Legal Communication for Lawyers: Neuroscience, Legal Language & Client Communication
How does the language lawyers use affect the brain, stress levels and wellbeing of clients and colleagues?In this LexiCast episode, we explore the neuroscience of legal communication and how the language used in Australian legal practice can influence understanding, stress, trust and professional relationships.Learn why traditional legal jargon and “lawyer lingo” can create unnecessary stress and
What do the 2026 Solicitors' Conduct Rules actually change for Australian Lawyers?
The amended Australian Solicitors' Conduct Rules took effect on 1 July 2026, and they apply to every solicitor. This episode breaks down the three areas demanding immediate attention: ongoing client suitability under Rule 8, expanded grounds for ceasing to act under Rule 13, and new disclosure requirements for engagement letters under Rule 12. >> To learn more, check out our Blog Article
Boost Lawyer Performance: The Health Habits Every Australian Lawyer Needs
High-performing lawyers don't run on willpower alone. Discover the five habits that drive sustainable performance in legal practice, from nutrition, movement and sleep to attitude and purpose. A practical guide to working at your best without burning out. >> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘The Porsche Problem: Why High-Performing Lawyers Need
FCFCOA PD-AI: What Australian Family Lawyers Must Know
Chief Justice Alstergren's new Practice Direction PD-AI has changed how family lawyers can use AI in FCFCOA proceedings, and the rules apply even to tools you wouldn't think to call "AI." This episode breaks down the six core principles, the pre-filing checklist, hard prohibitions, and what happens if AI-generated content goes wrong in court. Counts toward your CPD hours.>>
AI Rules, Psychosocial Duties and Billing Shifts for Australian Lawyers
Australian courts are now enforcing AI rules, psychosocial safety just became a legal duty, and hourly billing is losing ground fast. This episode breaks down Q2 2026's biggest shifts, from Federal Court and FCFCOA practice directions to AML/CTF Tranche 2, and what each one means for your practice.>> To learn more, check out our Quarterly Pulse Blog Article on this topic.
Ethics of Remote Work for Lawyers: Supervision & Cyber Risk
Hybrid work is now the norm for Australian lawyers, but most haven't fully thought through what it means for their professional obligations. This episode covers everything: confidentiality duties, supervision, the full cyber security essentials checklist, and how to work safely from cafés, airports and hotel rooms. >> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute epi
End of Financial Year for Australian Lawyers: Tax Tips and Cash Flow
The end of the financial year is one of the highest-leverage moments in a lawyer's calendar, if you know how to use it. We cover the billing sprint, understanding your lock-up and debtor days, avoiding the most common cash flow mistakes, and setting your practice up for a stronger year ahead. >> To learn more, check out our Tax Time for Lawyers blog.
A Guide to the AML/CTF Tranche 2 Reforms for Australian Lawyers
Australia’s Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms are set to transform the legal profession. In this episode, we break down what the new AUSTRAC obligations mean for lawyers, conveyancers, and law firms. Start listening now for a clear, practical guide to navigating one of the biggest regulatory changes facing Australian legal practice.Also check out our Tranche 2 AML/CTF Resources: - CPD Course: Tranche 2 Re
AML/CTF Tranche 2 & AI Ethics for Australian Lawyers in 2026
From 1 July 2026, Australian lawyers face major new AML/CTF compliance obligations alongside growing scrutiny around AI use in legal practice. This episode breaks down Tranche 2 reforms, AUSTRAC requirements, AI ethics risks, and what legal leadership looks like in the age of generative AI.>> Read our related article: The Lawyer of 2026: Leadership in the Age of AML & AI>> To deep
Social Media in Australian Courts: Juror Misconduct and Fair Trials
Social media is reshaping the Australian legal system - from defamation and privacy law reforms to the growing risks of juror misconduct and mistrials. In this episode, we explore how digital platforms are influencing fair trial rights, consumer protection, and legal practice, and why lawyers must adapt to this rapidly evolving landscape.>> To deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points,
Directors’ Duties & Liabilities (Australia): Practical CPD Guide
A practical guide to Australian directors’ duties under the Corporations Act 2001. This episode covers fiduciary obligations, statutory requirements, insolvent trading risks, penalties, and personal liability. Learn how to manage conflicts, maintain compliance, use legal defences, and reduce risk through strong governance, accurate records, and effective director protections.>> Deep dive int
4 Ways to Master Time Management as an Australian Lawyer
Learn practical time management strategies for lawyers, including setting priorities, embracing flexible work, and managing expectations. This episode features insights from legal professionals to help you boost productivity without sacrificing work-life balance.>> To deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, checkout our CPD+ Subscription. Learn more
Legal Cyber Risks: How Australian Firms Can Stay Safe Online
As law firms rely more on digital tools, cybersecurity is critical. Explore best practices including multi-factor authentication, secure remote work, staff training, and IT leadership to safeguard client information and protect your firm from costly breaches.>> To deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, checkout our CPD+ Subscription. Learn more
Talking Law: Communication Skills Every Australian Lawyer Needs
Discover how mastering communication can transform your legal practice. Learn 10 practical strategies, from active listening to plain English and confident body language, to reduce complaints, build client trust, and improve efficiency.>> To deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, checkout our CPD+ Subscription. Learn more
Confidentiality and Legal Ethics: When Does a Lawyer Become Complicit? (Australian CPD)
This episode explores the ethical duty of confidentiality under the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules. It unpacks what constitutes confidential information, how long the duty lasts, how it differs from legal professional privilege, and the serious consequences of breach. >> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘The Ethical Duty of Confidentiality for
Modern Communication Skills for Australian Lawyers: How to Connect in a Digital World
This episode explores how legal communication has evolved from letters to instant messaging, video calls, and client portals. We break down the efficiency benefits, the risks to confidentiality and privilege, and how lawyers can use modern tools (like AI) while maintaining ethical and professional standards.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘Moder
The 10% Profit Boost: Practice Management for Australian Lawyers
In this episode, we share ten strategic practice management tips designed to increase your law firm’s net profit through small, impactful changes. Whether you’re looking to improve productivity or boost long-term profitability, these practical, incremental strategies offer actionable insights without drastic cost-cutting or unpopular rate hikes.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD poin
Email Management for Lawyers: Productivity, Drafting and Professional Risk
Email is essential to modern legal practice, but it can also be one of the biggest drains on productivity. In this episode, we explore practical strategies lawyers can use to manage their inbox more effectively, draft clearer emails, and maintain professionalism in digital communication.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘Inbox Intelligence: Email
Tranche 2 Explained: AML/CTF Compliance for Australian Lawyers
The Tranche 2 reforms of Australia’s AML/CTF framework are being carried out soon. Understand what it means for legal practitioners and which legal services trigger compliance obligations, how to implement risk-based programs, conduct client due diligence, and maintain strict reporting and record-keeping standards. >> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode
Legal CPD in 2026: Practical Tips for Busy Lawyers
CPD doesn’t have to be a box-ticking exercise. In this episode of LexiCast, we share practical tips for lawyers in 2026 on using CPD strategically - building specialist expertise, learning from industry leaders, networking effectively and meeting compliance requirements efficiently, so professional development actively supports career growth.>> To earn CPD points while listening, subscribe t
Legal Ethics and Email for Australian Lawyers
Email is quick and informal, but for lawyers, it carries serious ethical risk. This episode explores how email intersects with professional duties under the Australian Solicitors Conduct Rules, covering competence, confidentiality, client expectations and professional courtesy, with practical guidance to reduce risk in everyday legal practice.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points
Confidentiality and Legal Ethics: When Does a Lawyer Become Complicit? (Australian CPD)
This episode explores the ethical duty of confidentiality under the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules. It unpacks what constitutes confidential information, how long the duty lasts, how it differs from legal professional privilege, and the serious consequences of breach. >> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘The Ethical Duty of Confidentiality for
Why Lawyers Struggle with Communication (and How to Fix It)
This podcast for lawyers explores elements of effective communication that legal professionals must meet in order to enhance client trust, professional credibility, and efficiency. >> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘Effective Communication for Lawyers: Clarity, Confidence, Connection’. Learn more
How the Legal Profession Is Changing in 2026: 4 Key Trends for Australian Lawyers
In 2026, the legal profession faces a paradox: confidence on the surface, anxiety underneath. Drawing on insights from our latest survey of lawyers, this episode unpacks a data-driven roadmap for staying ahead. We explore four critical pillars: mastering AI-driven digital diligence, treating wellbeing as a business asset, closing the productivity gap, and preparing for regulatory shifts.>> T
The Truth About Conflicts of Interest in Law
This episode briefly unpacks lawyers’ ethical duties around identifying and managing conflicts of interest. Gain an understanding of what constitutes a conflict, risks involving former and concurrent clients and personal interests, and why consent isn’t always enough.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘Managing Conflicts of Interest: Ethical Obliga
Why Most Law Firms Fail at Innovation - And How to Get Ahead
Discover how law firms can achieve sustainable innovation with a seven-phase framework. From gathering insights with an Innovation Manifesto to celebrating milestones, find out how anyone can drive change, engage teams, and build a disciplined culture of lasting improvement.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘The Foolproof Guide to Law Firm Innovat
How Smart Lawyers Choose Their Words: The Neuroscience of Language
Today’s episode explores how language physically affects the brain and body, and how traditional “lawyer lingo” can increase stress for clients and colleagues. Equip yourself with practical strategies to foster clarity, connection, and well-being in legal practice.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘The Neuroscience Behind Language in the Law’. Lea
Client Interviews: The Questions Lawyers Should Be Asking
Effective client interviewing is one of the most important but challenging skills in legal practice. Understand how neuroscience and the psychology of grief can affect a client’s ability to process information, and learn practical strategies to manage this as a legal professional. >> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘Mastering the Art of Legal Inter
Generative AI and Legal Ethics: What Lawyers Must Know in 2026
AI is changing how lawyers work, but ethical responsibilities remain. In this episode, we go beyond the basics to unpack what responsible use of generative AI looks like in 2026. Using real-world scenarios and expert insight, we cover verification, confidentiality, and key professional obligations every lawyer should understand.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-m
What Effective Legal Supervision Really Looks Like in Today’s Workplace
Supervision of practice and staff is essential for effective risk management and professional obligations. Learn about the serious financial and reputational consequences of inadequate supervision and explore what proactive, reasonable supervision entails, including defined processes and building trust.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘The Superv
Practical Incident Management for Lawyers: How to Respond, Report and Recover
Learn how to identify, manage, and prevent adverse occurrences such as incidents, issues, and breaches in your legal practice. We introduce the 6-stage incident management process and its role in achieving good legal practice governance. >> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘The Six Stages of Practical Incident Management for Law Firms’. Learn more
What Could Collaborative Practice Do For Your Legal Career?
Discover Collaborative Practice, an open, transparent, and respectful legal process for resolving disputes out of court. Learn how this approach focuses on bespoke, client-centred solutions that preserve human relationships in legal areas like family or commercial law. >> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘Collaborative Practice: Principles in Action
The Future of Law: How Technology Is Transforming the Lawyer’s Role
This episode on Lawyers, technology and innovation helps you focus your thinking and apply only the innovative tactics that genuinely solve problems and create value. Explore the structural shifts challenging the profession and the necessity of innovating through the interplay of people, process, and technology for sustainable advantage.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with
Is Social Media Putting Your Legal Practice at Risk?
This episode will equip you to advise clients on the complex legal, regulatory, and reputational risks of business social media use. Learn practical strategies for managing liabilities like defamation, IP infringement, and privacy breaches.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘Social Media and Risk Management: Boundaries in the Digital World’. Learn
Legal Professional Privilege Explained: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know
This episode unpacks the fundamental importance of legal professional privilege and how it operates in the legal system. We cover its scope, key elements, and exceptions, including essential strategies to prevent inadvertent waiver. >> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minute episode: ‘Unpacking the Boundaries of Legal Professional Privilege’. Learn more
Why Lawyers Burn Out - And How to Stay Happy in a High-Pressure Career
This episode introduces the Happy lawyer mindset, aiming to educate you on the drivers of happiness and open a dialogue for change. Many lawyers are unhappy, disillusioned, and leaving the profession, so now is the time to transform your approach by focusing on essential concepts like health, wellbeing and positive attitude. >> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, with our 30-minu
Can AI Draft Legal Work? The Truth About ChatGPT and Generative AI for Lawyers
Lawyers must grasp the uses and risks of Generative AI, including the necessity of verifying outputs critical confidentiality concerns. This episode offers a taste of how these technologies are reshaping legal practice, highlighting practical applications, emerging ethical challenges, and the steps practitioners should take to stay ahead.>> Deep dive into this topic, and earn CPD points, wit
