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Solicitors’ mentorship earns honours
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Most accomplished solicitors can identify a person who was crucial to their development as both a lawyer and a human being from the earliest days of their careers. This tradition of mentorship is one of the finest of our profession and it’s one the Law Society of NSW is honoured to foster. Continue reading >
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The Future of Alternative Dispute Resolution Survey - Have your say and win
The Law Society of NSW, in conjunction with its ADR Committee, want to hear from the profession in NSW so that we can better understand their current use of ADR and their needs in 2024 and beyond. The survey has been designed to gather information from lawyers on their choice of ADR, including client input, the use of ADR clauses, barriers to the use of ADR and the needs of the profession in relation to knowledge and skills to represent clients in ADR processes. On completion of this survey, there will be an opportunity for interested practitioners to provide input on the feasibility of compulsory pre-filing mediation for civil matters in NSW. All entries will be put in a draw to win one of 5 x $200.00 gift cards. Start now.
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The Law Society of NSW: Website Navigation Testing
The Law Society of NSW is conducting research to make our website easier to navigate, and we are seeking your input. By participating, you’ll help us ensure our website is user-friendly and meets your expectations. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of 4 x $250 gift cards. This activity should take no more than 5-10 minutes, and all results will remain anonymous. Your insights will play a key role in shaping a more user-friendly website. Please complete the test by Thursday 7 November 2024, and winners will be notified by 28 November 2024. We appreciate your contribution to helping us improve our website experience. Click here to participate.
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Law Society Council Election – Reminder
On Tuesday, 24 September 2024 an Invitation to Vote in the 2024 Law Society Council election was sent by email to Solicitor Members who had provided email addresses for communication purposes. The Invitation to Vote contains a unique voting link, which is personal to the recipient and must not be shared with, or forwarded to, anyone else. Voting closes today at 2.00pm. Members are encouraged to consider voting online to ensure your vote is received on a timely basis. Information about election candidates can be found here.
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Lift remediation and upgrade in the Law Courts Building
The Law Courts Building at Queens Square is undertaking a significant lift remediation and upgrade project starting today. Stage one of the project will involve the shutdown of three out of six low-rise lifts. This phase is expected to last until at least May 2025. During this period, the profession should plan accordingly and allow extra time for attendances, especially before the Supreme Court, due to reduced lift availability. The Supreme Court apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation as the Law Courts Building infrastructure is maintained.
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Introducing our partnership with Thomson Reuters for In-House Counsel
Thomson Reuters is now partnering with the Law Society of NSW to deliver top-notch legal resources and support for in-house counsel. This collaboration aims to enhance access to a collection of Practical Law Australia templates to help you stay ahead in your practice. Learn more.
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Specialist Accreditation | Change to the Specialist Accreditation year in 2025
The Council of the Law Society of NSW and the Specialist Accreditation Board have resolved that the Law Society align the Specialist Accreditation year with the Practising Certificate/Solicitor Membership year, and that the Law Society align the Specialist Accreditation CPD year with the Uniform Law CPD year. The Specialist Accreditation year will now run from 1 July to 30 June each year, instead of 1 May to 30 April. To facilitate the first year of the transition, your current accreditation will automatically be validated until 30 June 2025 at no additional cost. Thereafter renewals will occur on 1 July each year, with applications for renewal due by 30 June each year. Specialists will be able to complete their Specialist Accreditation renewal at the same time as their PC/SM renewal. The Specialist CPD year will end on 31 March each year. This means you need to have completed your Specialist Accreditation CPD by this date. We will offer all specialists a grace period in 2025 given the change, so you will have until 30 April 2025 to complete this. If you have any questions, please contact our team at specialists@lawsociety.com.au or 9926 0305. Further information will be available closer to the 2025 renewal period.
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Calling all creative minds
Become a part of our most popular annual high school competition, Mock Law, and be the voice behind thrilling courtroom dramas. We are seeking passionate script writers to craft captivating legal scenarios for our participating NSW high school students. Your writing skills can support the Law Society’s efforts to contribute to the education of the solicitors of the future. To join visit here.
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2024 NSW Young Lawyers Great Debate
Registrations are now open for the 2024 NSW Young Lawyers Great Debate taking place on Wednesday 13 November. Using logic, laughs, and the law, solicitors and barristers will go head-to-head, armed with sharp reasoning and hilarious punchlines to prove their point isn’t moot. The topic will be contentious, the competition will be fierce, and the comedy will be first-class. Spots are limited, find out more and register now.
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NSW Bar Association - Climate Change Committee - Climate Law CPD Series
- Climate Change and Refugee Law
22 October 2024 at 5:30 PM in Court 1 of the Federal Court, Sydney, Prof. Jane McAdam AO will deliver a lecture, chaired by the Hon. Debra Mortimer, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia. Register here.
- Legal and Scientific Aspects of Causation and Climate Change
18 November 2024 at 5:30 PM in Banco Court, Supreme Court of New South Wales, the Hon. James Allsop AC will present a lecture, featuring the Hon. Robert French AC and chaired by the Hon. Andrew Bell, Chief Justice of New South Wales. Register here.
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Work Experience Survey
The Law Society of NSW is looking to collect information on organisations and employers across NSW offering legal work experience placements for high school, university and PLT students to assist with their facilitation. If you offer or are looking to receive such placements, please complete the survey here.
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Family Law for Support Staff – online
Wednesday 30 October 2024 and Wednesday 6 November 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Advocacy in Practice – in-person
Wednesday 13 November 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Staying Well in the Law - Transitioning Through Your Career
Wednesday 30 October 2024
REGISTER HERE
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2024 Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night
Friday 6 December 2024
REGISTER HERE
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October Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for October 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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Submission of the Week: NSW Law Reform Commission’s review of serious racial and religious vilification
Earlier this year, we made a submission to the NSW Law Reform Commission’s review of serious racial and religious vilification, to assist in developing informed and effective law reform that promotes community cohesion and inclusion. We put forward a number of views, including that it is important for section 93Z of the Crimes Act 1900 to be assessed within the broader framework of criminal and civil provisions, that are designed to address vilification in NSW. We note ongoing controversy regarding this issue and look to the Law Reform Commission’s considered view on how to ensure our legal frameworks effectively address vilification. For all of our submissions, please visit the Policy Submissions 2024 page.
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RNSW LRS Customer Satisfaction Survey
NSW LRS is undertaking a customer satisfaction survey. The survey is open from today until 4 November 2024, and is available here.
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PRIVACY
Privacy Act reforms a wake-up call for regulated entities
By Anna Johnston >
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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
A new ESG era? Deep-dive into greenwashing enforcement
By Teresa Torcasio and Katie Lau >
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