Resources
Submissions
The Civil Litigation Committee has formed an enviable reputation for the quality of our submissions and is in regular contact with the Australian Law Reform Commission and other arms of government. To read our submissions, see the Young Lawyers Submissions page.
Publications
Navigating through the often turbulent waters of civil litigation need not be a fearful experience. Our Committee can offer you a lifeline with our range of practical guidebooks.
How to Survive & Thrive in Your First Year of Law
 | Published in 2010 and launched in May 2011, this guide endeavours to give a public voice to the problems which young lawyers face in their first years of practice and provide a realistic guide to the study and practice of law. Covered in the guide are topics such as how to become a lawyer, the first two years of practice, work related problems and professional reputations. Download the Survive & Thrive guide To order free printed copies of this publication email your DX details to ylgeneral@lawsociety.com.au. |
The Practitioner’s Guide to Civil Litigation (3rd Edition)
| This practical Guide was first published in 2005 to assist younger practitioners and those practitioners who do not regularly practise civil litigation. The Guide is not intended to be a textbook, but rather an overview of civil litigation that highlights issues for further consideration. Launched in July 2010, the 3rd Edition incorporates the latest information on the Civil Procedure Act 2005, the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 and the Legal Profession Act 2004. |
Download the Practitioner’s Guide to Civil Litigation (3rd Edition)
Civil Litigation Survival Tips for Young Lawyers
Designed to help new lawyers with some basic information about preparing a matter for Court, the procedural mechanisms in various jurisdictions and the ‘do's and don'ts’ for Court appearances.
Download Civil Litigation Survival Tips for Young Lawyers
Some of the topics include:
- How to survive a show cause hearing
- Freedom of Information (FOI) applications
- Return of subpoena procedures
- Setting aside a statutory demand
Civil Litigation Committee Newsletters
Read updates on Civil Litigation, as well as news about the Committee's activities in the following monthly newsletters.
No.7, August/September 2011No.6, 31 July 2011No.5, 30 June 2011No.4, 25 May 2011No.3, 27 April 2011No.2, 30 March 2011No.1, 23 February 2011
