Monday Briefs

10 December
10 December 2018
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
State Election Platform to be released tomorrow

One of my final public duties in this role will be to launch the Law Society’s 2019 State Election Platform in Sydney tomorrow, which details the key areas of law reform that all political parties need to address after the March 23 election.
The state’s 35,000 solicitors perform a valuable role in the community, whether it be through the provision of expert advice, pro bono services, or community legal education. They have a crucial role to play in defending the rights of the citizen, providing people with independent legal advice and representing them when their interests are at stake.
The very nature of solicitors’ work means they engage with a diverse range of people, placing them in a unique position to identify the areas of our legal system where there is room for improvement.
 
NEWS
Introducing lsj.com.au
The Law Society of NSW is proud to introduce LSJ Online. In case you missed it, view a very special message from Former High Court Justice The Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMC. LSJ Online complements the print version of LSJ, which will remain in distribution for members and subscribers. VISIT LSJ ONLINE
First 100 Years gala video

Relive the highlights of the First 100 Years gala celebrated at NSW Parliament House on 26 November with this new video. The gala capped off a year of events recognising the achievements of female lawyers. You can find out more at https://lsj.com.au/articles/gala-honours-female-trailblazers/.
Become an Accredited Specialist in 2019
Want to stand out from the crowd? Expressions of interest for the 2019 Specialist Accreditation Program are now open. Specialist Accreditation is a structured peer assessment program which enables practitioners to gain recognition as an expert in their chosen area of practice. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
2019 Women’s Mentoring Program – Applications now open
The program aims to contribute to the advancement of women in leadership roles across the profession, including the position of principal in private practice, the Bar and the Bench. Learn more about becoming a mentor.
Black Dog Institute delivers free workplace training
Mental health conditions are responsible for an annual loss of $11 billion to Australian businesses and are the leading cause of long-term absences nationwide.The Black Dog Institute has partnered with the NSW Government to deliver free training to managers across various industries to increase mental wellness in the workplace. FIND OUT MORE
Opening of Law Term celebrations
The Red Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, College St, Sydney, will be held at 9am and a service at St James’ Church will be held at 10.30am on Tuesday, 29 January. Members with details of other religious events can email mondaybriefs@lawsociety.com.au and we will share the information with members. The Law Society’s Opening of Law Term Dinner will be held on 30 January.
Christmas closures
The Law Society Library and Shop will close from 2pm on 24 December and will reopen at 8am on 7 January. The Dining Room will close from 21 December and will reopen on 21 January. Law Society reception will remain open from 9am-5pm from 24 December until 7 January 2019. Reception will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Monday Briefs will resume on 14 January.
 
 
WHAT'S ON
Northern Beaches Solicitors' Christmas Party
20 December 2018
Summer mediation training and accreditation
16 January 2019
LAWASIA Employment Law Forum 2019
25-26 January 2019

Annual Red Mass – Opening of the 2019 Law Term
29 January 2019
SAVE THE DATE
Commencement of Law Term Service – St James’ Church
29 January 2019
SAVE THE DATE
Opening of Law Term Dinner
30 January 2019
Opening of Law Term 2019 – 36th Annual Pan-Orthodox Church Service
5 February 2019
SAVE THE DATE
2020 HAL International Legal Conference, Greece
5-10 July 2020
NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Forum on Online Court, Equity Division, Supreme Court of NSW
Practitioners are invited to the Supreme Court’s forum on online courts in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court at Court 11E at 10.30 am on 13 December. The forum will include a demonstration of how to use the Online Court and an opportunity to discuss related issues.
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Search Orders – Independent Solicitors Expressions of Interest
The Law Society is seeking expressions of interest from eligible solicitors willing to be appointed as an independent solicitor for the purpose of supervising the execution of a Search Order (Anton Piller Orders). Register by 5pm, 14 December 2018. Successful applicants will be required to attend a familiarisation course in early 2019. For more information and registration see here.
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Family law arbitration
First judicial consideration of family law property arbitration reforms
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PROCLAMATIONS
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IN THE PRESS
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2019 Law Council of Australia Executive – Law Council of Australia
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