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Leading a profession more than 43,000 strong, seems on its face, to be a daunting, intimidating duty. That’s why the opportunity to meet individual members on their turf, is one of the best aspects of being President of the Law Society of NSW. I’ve been enormously fortunate since assuming this role at the beginning of the year, to have spent time with solicitors from Albury, up to Newcastle, and further, to Ballina on the Far North Coast. Continue reading >
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Final reminder: 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 NSW. 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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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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Walk for Justice on National Pro Bono Day
Celebrate the pro bono work undertaken by the Australian legal profession on National Pro Bono Day on 20 May 2025. Join the Walk for Justice at midday in Queens Square, Sydney. Event and route details are at Walk for Justice NSW 2025.
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IBA Annual Conference scholarships
The International Bar Association (IBA) is pleased to announce the launch of their scholarships for the 2025 IBA Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada. The scholarships are awarded to young lawyers who wish to participate in the IBA Annual Conference, but who may face financial difficulties in doing so. Applications are open to all qualified lawyers aged 35 and under. The deadline to submit applications is Sunday 18 May 2025. For full details on the available scholarships, eligibility requirements, and application process, please click 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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Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – online
Tuesday 4 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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Staying Well in the Law: Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Profession
Wednesday 26 March 2025
REGISTER HERE
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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 February remains 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 Service Directory is via prepay only. Please reach out to advertising@lawsociety.com.au with any questions. Read more.
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Practice note No. 33 – Industrial Relations Commission of NSW
The Industrial Relations Commission has published Practice Note No. 33 - Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence, which commenced on 19 February 2025. Please see the Practice Note here.
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Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales to sit in Newcastle
The Industrial Relations Commission (Commission) will commence sitting in Newcastle Local Court every second Wednesday from 26 March 2025. Details can be found here. When filing your applications, please let the Commission know if you consider that a matter is suitable to be heard in person in Newcastle. This can be done by emailing IRC.Registry@courts.nsw.gov.au.
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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
The winding route to reviewing climate-related administrative decisions
By Anna Huggins and Ellen Hawkins >
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Key issues with the constitutionality of preventive control powers
By Dr Emily Hammond >
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