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2023 Annual Conference
5 and 6 October
Have you registered yet? This year’s conference will keep you abreast of the latest developments in our ever-evolving profession. Join us for two thought-provoking days, with streams targeted to your practice area. Read more and register.
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In-house induction day – face-to-face seminar
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2 November 9am–4.30pm
If you’re preparing to make the move in-house, or have recently transitioned into an in-house role, here’s an opportunity to develop new skills and change the way you practise law. Hear about confidentiality and privilege and the ethical challenges in-house lawyers face. Gain practical guidance from General Counsel, legal operations and well-being experts.
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Staying well in the law: R U OK? Day Webcast
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Thursday 14 September 12.00pm–1.30pm
“Are you OK?” is a hard question to ask, but in this webcast Dr Suzy Green offers strategies for approaching someone who’s struggling. It’s a conversation that could change a life. Also find out about the latest thinking on the science of mental health and wellbeing at work.
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LSJ Explains: Referendums and the process of changing the Constitution
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A “civics refresher”: public law expert Paul Kildea speaks with LSJ about the history and the mechanics of referendums – and how the referendum for the Voice could play out in a change to the Constitution.
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In-house on home ground
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After a career start outside the law, Tayla Cunning is now in her early career as an in-house lawyer. And she’s discovering the benefits of practising in her own regional community.
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Conversation evidence: What the courts say
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This legal update discusses the implications of direct speech and precision of recollection in witness statements.
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Restraints of trade
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Guidance in a recent Court of Appeal decision on the level of competition sufficient to engage non-competition restraints where two companies indirectly compete.
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In conversation with ChatGPT
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Profile of an AI Chatbot: experts weigh in on the concerns and benefits of Artificial Intelligence, and ChatGPT is invited to answer the comments itself.
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A precious gift: The importance of constitutional recognition
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An in-house lawyer answers LSJ’s questions about his views on constitutional recognition. Mark Leibler has been closely involved in Reconciliation Australia and the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians.
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Vicarious Trauma Awareness – online workshop
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7 September 9:30 AM–11:00 AM
The Law Society is pleased to partner with Phoenix Australia to deliver a new course focused on understanding and preventing vicarious trauma in the government legal sector.
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The Law Society Council election
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The Law Society Council election process commenced Tuesday 22 August, with the issue of a Notice of Forthcoming Election. There are three vacancies to be filled in the upcoming election, and all members entitled to vote are eligible to stand for election. We encourage members to vote online to ensure the vote is received before the ballot closes at 2.00pm on Monday 23 October 2023. If you wish to receive a hardcopy paper ballot, please complete and submit this form here by COB 31 August. Your vote is important and can make a difference in shaping the future of the Law Society and, ultimately, the profession as a whole. |
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The Law Society supports
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The top three ways the Law Society can support you, selected for this newsletter by your Committee:
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Looking ahead...
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In your next newsletter: about The Voice, book review, and more. Your own content ideas are welcome – contact us. |
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