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Rise to your feet, to ascend to the bench
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In the early weeks of my Presidency, I’ve had the honour to attend and speak at most of the swearings-in of the ten new magistrates whose appointments were announced last year by Attorney General Michael Daley. A particularly pleasing aspect of these rapid-fire ceremonies (some two at a time) was that six out of ten of the new magistrate appointees came to the Local Court bench straight from the ranks of us solicitors. Continue reading >
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2025 Specialist Accreditation Program: last chance to register for our 2025 Program Q&A sessions
Are you considering applying for the 2025 Specialist Accreditation Program? Or have you applied for the Program and have questions that you would like us to address? This is the last chance to register for our Q&A sessions, which offer the opportunity to hear from the experts about their experience as Accredited Specialists and to ask any question you may have in relation to the Program. All Q&A sessions will be held online between today, Monday 17 and Wednesday 19 February, from 5:30 to 6:30pm in the areas of Business Law and Commercial Litigation (Monday 17), Family Law and Criminal Law (Tuesday 18), and Property Law and Wills & Estates (Wednesday 19). Register now.
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Specialist Accreditation reminder: change to the Specialist Accreditation year
Accredited Specialists are reminded that the Specialist Accreditation renewal year has been changed to align with the Practising Certificate/Solicitor Membership year, running from 1 July to 30 June each year. To facilitate this first year of transition, your current accreditation will automatically be validated until 30 June 2025 at no additional cost, and thereafter renewals will occur on 1 July each year. The Specialist Accreditation CPD year has also been changed to align with the Uniform Law CPD year, ending 31 March. Given this change, we are offering all Specialists a grace period for this year only, so Specialists will have until 30 April 2025 to complete CPD. Please send any queries to specialists@lawsociety.com.au.
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The Law Society of NSW's Lawyer Mediator Accreditation Scheme (LMA Scheme): exclusive to solicitor members
We now offer a straightforward path to accreditation, allowing members to distinguish themselves in the market as both practising solicitors and qualified mediators. LMA Scheme membership will assure people seeking mediation that they are in the hands of an expert problem solver, someone backed by legal experience and stringent professional standards. Solicitors currently accredited as mediators, or those who have successfully completed an approved mediator training in the last six months, are invited to apply. More information can be found here.
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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 this link on or before 28 February 2025.
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Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession: The Business Case
The Law Society has published a resource explaining the business case for diversity and inclusion in law firms and legal organisations. The resource provides an analysis of the research on how having a diverse and inclusive culture can improve the performance of a law firm or organisation. It also provides practical tips for law firms and organisations to consider when adopting a strategy for enhancing diversity and inclusion. Read The Business Case here.
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Job opportunity: Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security
The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) is currently undertaking a recruitment process for the role of Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS). The IGIS is a full-time position and is appointed for a term of up to five years. The Office of the IGIS is located in Canberra. More information on the role, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, can be found on the AGD Careers Page here. Applications close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on 21 February 2025.
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Staying well in the law: The Dopamine Brain: Balancing Pleasure and Purpose
Wednesday 19 February 2025
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Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 (online)
Wednesday 26 February 2025
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Property Law: One day intensive (online)
Thursday 27 February 2025
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‘Equal access to justice’: means what right now in regional, rural and remote areas?
Thursday 27 February 2025
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Central Coast Regional Visit: CPD by the Sea
Wednesday 19 March 2025
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WHEREFIT GIVEAWAY
Members can unlock the chance to win $1,000 towards their gym or fitness membership. Simply sign up or log in to your free WHEREFIT account by 28 February 2025 to go in the draw. Find out more here. T&Cs apply.
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February Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for November 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: From 1 January 2025 classified advertising in Service Directory will be via prepay only. Please reach out to advertising@lawsociety.com.au with any questions. Read more.
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Reissued Practice Note SC Eq 13 – Adoptions
On 7 February 2025, the Chief Justice of NSW reissued Practice Note SC Eq 13 – Adoptions. The Practice Note now puts greater emphasis on section 9 of the Adoption Act 2000 (NSW), which requires decision makers to ensure that the child participates in decisions under the Adoption Act. The Practice Note also amends the clause dealing with the appointment of a legal practitioner to represent a child. The changes are effective from 10 February 2025.
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Revenue NSW – section 68 Duties Act 1997 (NSW)
Section 68 of the Duties Act 1997 (NSW) provides a limited exemption from duty where property is transferred to a party to a marriage or other relationship following the breakdown of the marriage or relationship. Revenue NSW advises that the exemption does not apply where the property is transferred pursuant to a binding financial agreement and the marriage/relationship has not broken down.
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TECHNOLOGY
Algorithmic price personalisation: everything you need to know
By Dr Son Tan Nguyen >
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ELDER LAW
The practicalities of the new Aged Care Act
By Arthur Koumoukelis and Ha Nguyen >
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