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Priorities stated, now to work
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As is tradition, last week’s Opening of Law Term Dinner provided me with an opportunity to announce my President’s Priorities for this year in serving the solicitors of NSW. All four of my priorities place a deliberate and clear focus on the people the Law Society serves – you. I want to highlight the service you provide to the community over and above your day jobs, the support your practices need to meet regulatory hurdles, the tools you need to succeed, and your individual mental health and wellbeing. Continue reading >
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Exhibitor registrations open: 2025 Law Students Careers Summit
Exhibitor registrations are open for the 2025 Law Students Careers Summit on Thursday 13 March. This flagship Law Society event provides an unparalleled opportunity to reach law students from all years of study and from across NSW who want to learn more about the career paths available to them and connect with employers. There is also an additional discount for those participating in the Law Society’s Graduate or Clerkship Recruitment Program. We also have an exciting range of sponsorship opportunities available to boost your presence on the day. Click here to find out more.
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Practical Legal Training survey
The Legal Profession Admission Board is conducting a survey of the profession to support a review of practical legal training (PLT) in New South Wales. This is in order to gather data to inform possible reforms or improvements to the way in which PLT is provided and the cost of PLT. The Chief Justice of NSW strongly encourages all officers of the Court to respond to the survey via the link enclosed in the Chief Justice’s letter to the profession which will be distributed tomorrow.
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Commencement Services for 2025 Law Term
The Commencement Services for the 2025 Law Term include a series of important events for the legal community. Find out more.
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2025 Mock Law Competition: Call out for volunteers
The countdown is on for the 2025 Mock Trial and Mediation Competitions, and we're excited to invite you to be a part of these prestigious programs. As one of the Law Society's longest-running and most popular competitions, Mock Law provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of the legal profession and we need your expertise to make it a success. Ready to get involved? If you’re passionate about shaping the future of law, this is your chance to give back to the community. Register here.
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Ceremonial sitting to welcome the Honourable Justice Di Simpson
On behalf of the Hon Chief Justice Alstergren AO, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) invites members of the profession to attend a Ceremonial Sitting on Thursday 20 February 2025 in Courtroom 7C, Level 7, Lionel Bowen Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street, Sydney to welcome the Honourable Justice Di Simpson. The Court also invites members of the profession to join the Court for morning tea afterwards. For those of you unable to attend the sitting in person, the Ceremonial Sitting will be live-streamed via this link.
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Children’s Court Riverina Circuit Sitting Arrangements
The President of the Children’s Court of NSW, Judge Skinner, has confirmed the changes to the sitting arrangements in the Riverina circuit, effective from March 2025.
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Staying well in the law: The Dopamine Brain: Balancing Pleasure and Purpose
Wednesday 19 February 2025
REGISTER HERE
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Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 (online)
Wednesday 26 February 2025
REGISTER HERE
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Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 (online)
Saturday 1 March 2025
REGISTER HERE
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Central Coast Regional Visit: CPD by the Sea
Wednesday 19 March 2025
REGISTER HERE
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February Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for February is now available. Here you will find advertisements for agency and referrals, practices for sale and purchase and much more, plus all missing wills notices. Please note: As of 1 January 2025, classified advertising in the Service Directory is available by prepay only. Please reach out to advertising@lawsociety.com.au with any questions. Read more.
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Electronic Duties Returns (EDR) Certification
Revenue NSW advises that EDR approval holders are no longer required to complete an Annual Certification declaration. Revenue NSW will independently conduct ongoing eligibility and fit-and-proper checks to ensure compliance with EDR terms. The onus remains on the EDR clients to notify Revenue NSW of changes affecting their eligibility. For more information, visit Electronic Duties Returns (EDR) Approval Holder Eligibility.
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Federal Court of Australia: Notice to the Profession: Commencement of three region trial for duty (urgent) applications
On 3 of February 2025, the Federal Court of Australia commenced a trial of a new approach to listing and determining duty (urgent) applications in all registries of the Court. The following documents explain how the trial model will operate:
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WILLS AND ESTATES
An old, oral, unwitnessed promise can be equivalent to a testamentary act
By Darryl Browne >
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Generative AI: uses and abuses in litigation
By Vicki McNamara >
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