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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Leading by example – the importance of ethical conduct
One of the privileges, and sometimes a downside, of being a lawyer, is being seen as a leader in the communities we work in. We are sworn officers of the court and are required to abide by stringent professional ethical standards to ensure the integrity of the justice system. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Probate update: The new online uncontested probate and administration applications
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The Law Society of New South Wales is pleased to offer our members a complimentary webinar on the new online application service for the filing of uncontested probate applications in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. This webinar is essential for equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the new filing requirements with ease and efficiency. Register here. |
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Job Opportunity - Commissioner - Australian Law Reform Commission
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The Australian Government is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Commissioners of the ALRC to conduct the national inquiry into justice responses to sexual violence. The inquiry is proposed to commence with the appointment of two part-time Commissioners in October 2023 and run for approximately 12 months. There is flexibility in the location of the role for successful candidates. Expressions of interest close on 6 August 2023. Apply here. |
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Job Opportunity - Senior and General Members - Part-Time (Sessional) - Guardianship Division - NCAT
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The Guardianship Division of NCAT is advertising for part-time Senior Legal members. For details see DCJ Careers and IWorkforNSW. Applications close 7 August 2023. |
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Appointments of Scott Nixon SC and Anthony McGrath SC
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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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ACICA Essay Competition - deadline extended
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The deadline for submissions to the annual essay competition for 2023 has been extended to 14 August 2023. Entries to the competition are invited and encouraged from students based in Australia who are studying a Bachelor, Juris Doctor or Masters level law degree in 2023, and from lawyers based in Australia in their first five years of practice. Information about this year’s competition may be found on the competition flyer and on the ACICA website. |
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Ticket Giveaway - Past Lives
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LSJ and StudioCanal have 10 double tickets for an advanced preview of upcoming A24 Korean-American drama Past Lives, on Wednesday 23 August – 6.30pm at Event Cinemas George Street. For a chance to win, email your name and LawID number to journal@lawsociety.com.au with the subject line PAST LIVES by Friday 4 August. |
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Last call for this week's Foodie Feast
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What’s even better than cheesecake? A decadent Snickers cheesecake! The challenge will be saving room for dessert after enjoying the crispy Korean fried boneless chicken pieces and special fried brown rice with garlic soy dipping sauce, sweet and spicy chilli sauce, and sweet pickled carrots and cucumber. Click here to order by 10am Tuesday 1 August, for delivery by 5pm Friday 4 August. |
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MEMBER BENEFITS FEATURE OF THE WEEK
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Law Society Member Benefits
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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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WHAT'S ON
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Family Law Fundamentals – in person
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Thursday 3 August 2023
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Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023
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17 and 18 August 2023
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Empowering In House Legal Teams: Cybersecurity Defence Strategies for Corporate Lawyers
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Tuesday 22 August 2023
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Essentials for lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – in person
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Wednesday 23 August 2023
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2023 Annual Conference
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5 and 6 October 2023
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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July Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for July 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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NSW LRS Connect is now live
Interested practitioners can now sign up for access. NSW LRS have published a guide to assist key customers, including legal practitioners, in using NSW LRS Connect. Training session recordings are also available on the NSWLRS website. Read more here.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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TAXATION
A ‘tail’ of woe
By Amanda Tully and Jim Main >
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RISK
A legal minefield: ‘Difficult’ client instructions
Jen McMillan >
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