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July 2024

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2024 Annual Conference: Early Bird tickets on sale now
Join us at our 2024 Annual Conference, where the Government Solicitors stream promises an engaging exploration of cutting-edge topics. Delve into the future with neurotechnology, ethics and the armed forces; uncover the challenges and solutions in healthcare for First Nations people in custody; explore the complexities of mercy and justice, and much more.

Don't miss these thought-provoking sessions tailored for legal professionals shaping tomorrow's policies and practices.

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Justice measures welcome in NSW Budget but gaps remain
Law Society President Brett McGrath says the Law Society was looking forward to seeing the details of how investments in support services adjacent to the justice system would be allocated.
 
The legacy of the Julian Assange case
There has been no case quite like that of Julian Assange. Multiple legal jurisdictions, high level diplomacy and of course, politics.

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Applications for the John Hennessy Legal Scholarship are now open

Established by the Law Society's Government Solicitors Committee, this scholarship aims to recognise outstanding potential within the public sector, fostering ongoing enhancement and innovation in policy and practice.

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career and contribute to legal excellence. Applications close Friday 20 September 2024.
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Leading the conversation on human rights
The President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Rosalind Croucher, completes her seven-year term next month. She reflects on the changing attitudes of Australians in understanding and advocating for their rights.

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Brief Exchange podcast: Mara Lejins
From Big Law to the Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) with a regular appearance on Channel 7's The Chase Australia mixed in, Mara Lejins shares her stories and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way.

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