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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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LawTech – a key driver of change in the legal profession
In the Law Society’s landmark 2017 FLIP Report, legal technology, or “LawTech”, was identified as one of the most significant drivers of change within the legal profession. LawTech is an umbrella term for any technology that aims to improve or replace traditional methods of delivering legal services. In short, it is a leaner, more accessible way of practising law that can improve the way we practise as well as the way the justice system operates.
LawTech was also the topic for the Law Society’s first FLIP Inquiry Series “Behind the Buzzwords” event for 2020, held in Sydney last week. The event, in the form of a panel discussion, was aimed at helping solicitors navigate the growing eco-system of legal technologies – for the benefit of their clients and for increased profitability within their practices. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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LawID is the key to renewing your PC
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You will need to have a LawID to renew your practising certificate online this year. Activating your LawID won’t take long. Activate yours today |
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Meet the specialists
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Not sure if the Specialist Accreditation Program is for you? We asked seven Accredited Specialists about their experiences and why it was the right step for their careers. Watch the video |
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2020 Golden Gavel competition – registrations now open
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The Golden Gavel is back on Friday 15 May 2020, pitting 10 of the wittiest young legal minds against each other in a comedy showdown. A highlight of the NSW law calendar, you can't afford to miss this laugh-out-loud legal event. Join your colleagues for breakfast and a cracking show.
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HAL International Conference Rhodes, Greece – 5-10 July 2020: Topics announced
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International Women's Day: In conversation with Leigh Sales AM – 16 March 2020
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Join us in conversation with award-winning journalist, author and anchor Leigh Sales AM, for an inspiring an insightful discussion in honour of International Women’s Day. Register now |
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WHAT'S ON
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Toongabbie Legal Centre – 2020 MCLE Program
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March 2020
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International Women’s Day Lunch
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6 March 2020
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REGISTER NOW
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Law Society CPD – Mandatory rule 6.1 – all law
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10 March 2020
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Home alone? How to ‘own’ your in-house role and stay ethically sound
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10 March 2020
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Law Society CPD – Whistleblower protection laws in practice
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12 March 2020
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FLIP Stream – Change leadership for lawyers
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31 March 2020
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LAWASIA Environmental Law Conference – Denarau, Fiji
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3 - 4 April 2020
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest bulletin
The Decisions of Interest bulletin is a regular publication produced by the Court of Appeal, summarising appellate decisions from Australia and internationally. Read the latest bulletin here.
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Legal Aid NSW Means Test policy: waiving the requirement to verify means
Under the Legal Aid NSW Means Test policy, certain categories of applicants are exempt from the requirement to verify means. They include people on a maximum Centrelink income support payment who disclose less than $1500 in savings, and people in custody applying for aid for a summary crime matter in the Local Court who disclose less than $1500 in savings. There is also discretion available to waive the requirement to verify means in special circumstances. This discretion can be exercised by Duty Solicitors. For details of the policy see the verification of means tip sheet and contact the Client Eligibility Unit on (02) 9219 5701 if you have any questions.
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Office of the Registrar General – residual documents
The Office of the Registrar General has published information about its residual document strategy and batch releases. Read more
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Revenue Ruling Deceased Estates
Revenue NSW has issued a new Revenue Ruling DUT 046 Deceased Estates which explains how section 63 of the Duties Act 1997 operates and when the concession applies. Read more
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Women’s Legal Service NSW (WLS) – call for volunteers
Women’s Legal Service NSW has a proud 30-plus-year history of providing free legal advice services to women across NSW. WLS is seeking women lawyers with at least 12 months post admission experience, and currently practising, in family law and/or discrimination in employment to volunteer for our Tuesday evening telephone advice service, which is operated out of a city-based location between 6-8pm. Please forward a copy of your resume and a brief statement addressing the selection criteria available here to our Principal Solicitor at reception@wlsnsw.org.au.
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Support available to small businesses impacted by the bushfires
A range of initiatives has been launched to help small businesses impacted by the NSW bushfires. However, the volume of information can be overwhelming and business owners often don’t know where to turn for help. Read more
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NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal vacancies
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal is seeking applications from legal practitioners for the following roles.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Employment
What’s in a name? Modern award changes and new compliance safeguards
By Jack de Flamingh and Chris Bell >
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Care and protection
The new Children’s Guardian Act has commenced in NSW
By Sharminie Niles >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Save with Virgin Australia
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The Law Society of NSW has partnered with Virgin Australia to provide members with discounts on flights to over 600 destinations worldwide, discounted Velocity Lounge membership, plus complimentary Pilot Gold Velocity status acceleration and more. Find out more > |
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Your partner in eyecare
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OPSM offers a range of different eye tests to suit all ages and needs. Find out more and book your eye test today. Law Society members can save 15 per cent on select glasses from OPSM. Find out more > |
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Hindsight is 2020 – assess your cyber risk today
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One in five law firms lacks confidence in its ability to defend against a cyber-attack. But it takes one small step to improve. Reduce your risk in 2020 with Allcom’s Cyber Risk Assessment. Find out more > |
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