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Renew your Associate Membership by this Friday 30 June
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Associate Members are reminded to renew their Associate Membership by 30 June, which is this Friday. Renew your Associate Membership here. The online renewal portal will close at 5:00pm Sydney time on Friday. Any questions? We are here to help. Contact the Law Society Registry on (02) 9926 0156 or by email at registry@lawsociety.com.au. |
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Renew your practising certificate by this Friday 30 June
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If you haven’t renewed your practising certificate by 30 June, which is this Friday, you will be unauthorised to engage in legal practice from 1 July. Renew your practising certificate here. The online renewal portal will close at 5:00pm Sydney time on Friday. Any questions? We are here to help. Contact the Law Society Registry at (02) 9926 0156 or by email at registry@lawsociety.com.au. |
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Buzzwords: Growth Mindset
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Lawyers traditionally develop a fixed mindset throughout their training and practice, which can lead to being overly risk-averse, a perfectionist, and fearing failure. Professionals who adopt a growth mindset can better adapt to disruption and change by seeing it as an opportunity to grow. Register now for the live webcast on Tuesday 18 July 2023 or on demand. Cost for members: Free. 1.5 CPD units. |
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2023 Annual Conference
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Be part of a master class in legal practice. Secure your 2023 Annual Conference ticket today. Hurry as the super early bird discount ends this week. Hear from various experts across multiple topics at the heart of the profession. With four streams, 40+ sessions, and 50+ speakers, there is no shortage of learning opportunities at this year's Annual Conference; you want to take advantage of this. Purchase your Annual Conference 2023 Super Early Bird ticket before 30 June. |
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Farewell ceremony for Justice Hallen
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Justice Phillip Hallen will shortly retire from the Court after 13 years of service, including as an Associate Judge. His Honour's last sitting will be on Friday 30 June in Court 12D of the Queens Square Law Courts complex at 9:15am. Members of the profession are invited to attend. The Court has also made available a YouTube link where the event will be livestreamed. |
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Appointments of Messrs Scott Nixon SC and Anthony McGrath SC
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Messrs Scott Nixon SC and Anthony McGrath SC have been appointed to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, both to sit in the Equity Division.
Formal ceremonies to mark these occasions will be held in Banco Court on level 13, as follows:
- Nixon SC -Tuesday 8 August 2023 at 9.15am.
- McGrath SC - Tuesday 15 August 2023 at 9.15am.
The ceremonies will also be livestreamed with the link being posted on the Supreme Court website prior to each ceremony. |
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Notice Inviting Claims Against Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund
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The Council of The Law Society of New South Wales invites any person who has suffered pecuniary loss because of default by the law practice Turner Coulson Immigration Lawyers, arising from the conduct of an associate of that law practice, Mr Stewart Coulson, to make a claim against the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund. Learn more. |
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Principal and Senior Members - Occupational Division - NCAT
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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment to the following roles within the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal:
- A part-time (sessional) Principal Member; and
- Part-time (sessional) Senior Members.
Applicants for these roles must be lawyers of at least seven years’ standing. Learn more. |
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Principal and Senior Members - Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division - NCAT
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The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment to the following roles within the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal:
- A part-time (sessional) Principal Member; and
- Part-time (sessional) Senior Members.
Applicants for these roles must be lawyers of at least seven years’ standing. Learn more. |
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Launch of new ATO Charter 26 June 2023
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The Australian Taxation Office has launched the new ATO Charter today. The Charter (formerly named the Taxpayers’ Charter) incorporates feedback provided during the Taxpayers’ Charter Review. The ATO Charter and outcomes of the Review will be available here. |
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Usher in the weekend with Dining Room Delivers
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Start your weekend on a good foot with this Friday’s Foodie Feast. This week’s menu includes a rich lamb ragu, squid fritto with garlic mayonnaise, zesty salad, freshly-baked bread, and a delectable Sicilian apple cake. Click here to order by 10am Tuesday 27 June, for delivery by 5pm Friday 30 June. |
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