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From one, now many – celebrating our first female solicitor
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In just a few days, the NSW legal profession has reason to mark a significant and perhaps bittersweet anniversary. In the year NSW marks the bicentenary of the establishment of the Supreme Court in 1824, we have cause to reflect that it took another one hundred years before the first female solicitor was admitted to that court. This Thursday, 6 June, is the centenary of the admission of Marie Beuzeville Byles in 1924. In 1902 the first NSW woman to earn her LLB, Ada Evans, was refused admission to the Bar. Continue reading >
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Time is running out to renew your practising certificate
If you haven’t renewed your practising certificate by 30 June, you will be unauthorised to engage in legal practice from 1 July. Renew your practising certificate here. 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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Associate Membership Renewals are open
Online lodgement for 2024-25 Associate Membership Renewals is open. Renew your Associate Membership here. 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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Job Opportunity - Judge of the District Court of NSW
The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a Judge of the District Court of NSW under the District Court Act 1973. Applicants must be either current or former judicial officers or Australian lawyers of at least seven years’ standing and should be conversant with the law and procedures applied in the District Court of NSW. In addition, all applicants must refer to the judicial careers page for the professional and personal qualities that must be addressed in their application. Learn more.
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We are pleased to announce the program launch for the Law Society of NSW 2024 Annual Conference
Get ready to elevate your legal expertise across our two-day program. Day One, themed ‘The Curious Lawyer’, will explore topics relevant to the entire profession with a range of thought-provoking, high impact sessions. Day Two will consist of four streams, each tailored to a different segment: early career lawyers, government, private and regional practitioners and in-house corporate practitioners. Super early bird registrations are now open. Find out more and register now.
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Don't forget to register for WHEREFIT
On April 1 the Law Society’s new member benefits partnership with WHEREFIT was launched. As a member of the Law Society you now have access to exclusive discounts at leading fitness and wellbeing brands to help you perform at your best. With more than 2,500 unique offers at up to 50 per cent off, there is something for everyone. Brands on the platform include Fitness First, Anytime Fitness, F45, Youfoodz, My Muscle Chef, Reebok, Adore Beauty, Adidas, HiSmile, SWEAT, Rockwear, Nautica and many more. Register here now.
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Work Experience Survey
The Law Society of NSW is seeking feedback from 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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MEMBER BENEFITS FEATURE OF THE WEEK
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Law Society Member Benefits
Discover an unrivalled range of exclusive offers from our Member Benefits providers, including personal and lifestyle products and services tailored to support you and enhance your legal practice. Do not miss out on these exceptional deals.
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Key considerations for settlements: Mandatory rule 6.1 – online
Wednesday 12 June 2024
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Practice Management Course: June 2024 – online
Monday 24, Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Staying Well in the Law - How to Flourish: Feeling Good and Functioning Well in the Law
Wednesday 12 June 2024
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June Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for June 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. Read more.
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Revenue NSW - Section 54 and Section 55 eDuties enhancements
Revenue NSW has updated the evidentiary requirements and enhanced the eDuties applications for Section 54 – Change in Trustee and Section 55 – Property vested in an apparent purchaser. When submitting these applications, the list of evidentiary requirements will change in real time based on the responses making the process more user-friendly and efficient.
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NSW Supreme Court Revenue List Judge
The Hon Justice Hammerschlag, the Chief Judge in Equity wishes to inform the profession that with effect from 27 May 2024 Justice James Hmelnitsky is now the Revenue List Judge.
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District Court General Practice Note
1 On 24 May 2024, the Chief Judge issued District Court General Practice Note 1 Pronunciation of Names and Forms of Address , with a commencement date of 27 May 2024. The new Practice Note makes clear the requirement for court users to familiarise themselves with the correct pronunciation of names and forms of address of individuals in proceedings and sets out how this information can be provided to the Court.
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Updated Lodgment Rules exceptions list
The Office of the Registrar General has published an updated Lodgment Rules exceptions list, which will replace the current exceptions list on 24 June 2024. Read more.
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WILLS AND ESTATES
To act or not to act? That is the question
By Annie Knoke and Yvette Morris >
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
The death of proportionate liability in NSW: is the obituary written by the Court of Appeal in Pafburn?
By Keith Redenbach >
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