NEWS
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Islamic Opening of Law Term Service - 2023
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The Muslim Legal Network NSW will be hosting the annual Opening of Law Term service, as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 14 February 2023
Time: 6pm (for a 6.15pm start) to 7:30pm
Venue: Rahma Mosque, 3 Railway St, Old Guildford NSW 2161
RSVPs by Friday 10 February to events@muslimlegalnetworknsw.com.
For further information, please feel free to use the above email.
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Seeking early and mid-career lawyers
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The Law Society of NSW is seeking NSW-based early and/or mid-career lawyers who work in various practice areas and organisations to participate in online focus groups.
The focus groups are part of a research project called Designing Gender Equality into the Future of Work, which is funded by the Australian Research Council's Linkage Scheme. Read more.
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World Pride events: save the date
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The Law Society will be running two events for LGBTQIA+ members and allies to celebrate World Pride. On 23 February, join us for drinks, canapes and networking in collaboration with Pride in Law. On 3 March, hear renowned gay activist and Former Justice Edwin Cameron from South Africa deliver the Pride Address over breakfast. More info available shortly.
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Exchanging Ideas Symposium: Constitutional Reform, Nation Building and Treaty Making Processes
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The Judicial Commission, Law Society & Bar Association will host an Exchanging Ideas Symposium on 4 February 2023 at the Powerhouse Ultimo to discuss constitutional reform, treaties & truth-telling. Presenters include the Hon Robert French AC, Professor Megan Davis, the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP, Thomas Mayor, Teela Reid & Tony McAvoy SC. Register here.
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Voluntary Assisted Dying Board
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The Voluntary Assisted Dying Board will be established by the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act, and include reporting on the operation of the Act, and deciding whether to approve or refuse voluntary assisted dying substance authorisations. It will be supported administratively by Health. The Deputy Chair and Chair the Board are required to be legal practitioners of 7 years standing (or judges).
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Hampers return for 2023
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Dining Room Delivers returns on 3 February 2023 to serve antipasto platter including salami, cured meats, cheeses, olives, marinated vegetables, pickles, lavosh and fresh baked bread.
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