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The Government Solicitors Committee of the Law Society represents the interests of public sector solicitors in New South Wales. The Committee provides a number of opportunities for members of the Law Society, as well as general information resources.

Reciprocal CPD Program for Government Lawyers

The Government Solicitors Committee has introduced a Reciprocal CPD Program for State and Commonwealth government agencies in 2013.

For information about the program, visit the Reciprocal CPD Program page.

Ethics

The Government Solicitors Committee has produced the following guidelines to help public sector solicitors both understand and comply with their unique professional obligations.

A Guide to Ethical Issues for Government Solicitors

A Government Lawyer's Guide to Rules on Ethical Issues

Government Solicitors Conference & Dinner

Each year the Committee organises the Government Solicitors Conference & Dinner.  The 2013 Conference & Dinner will be held on 3 September 2013.

The one-day Conference features high-profile speakers and a range of presentations on topical issues.

The recipients of the Law Society's Excellence Award in Government Legal Service and the John Hennessy Research Scholarship are announced during the Dinner. 

Excellence Award in Government Legal Service

Do you know of a public sector solicitor, or group of solicitors, who perform above and beyond their usual responsibilities? Then nominate them for an an Excellence Award in Government Legal Service.

This annual award recognises significant contributions by public sector solicitors and is judged by the Law Society's Government Solicitors Committee.

Read the rules and conditions of entry and access a nomination form

John Hennessy Research Scholarship

Are you a public sector solicitor interested in undertaking a research project into legal systems in another jurisdiction?  If so the John Hennessy Research Scholarship, established by the Government Solicitors Committee, may be able to provide you with financial assistance.

The scholarship is an ‘occasional scholarship’ that is offered from time to time and covers travel and other approved expenses to the value of $5,000. For more information on the eligibility requirements and application procedures, download the John Hennessy Research Scholarship Information Sheet. 

An exploratory study of the continuing legal education needs of government solicitors in New South Wales – final report and recommendations

This project was an initiative of the Society's Government Solicitors Committee and was conducted by Athena Harris Ingall as part of the Master of Education and Work program at Macquarie University.

This exploratory study aimed to identify the types of CLE activities NSW government lawyers have formerly participated in and their evaluation of those opportunities, and to gather information about their preferences and suggestions in relation to future CLE needs.

For more information on the project, download the Final Report and Recommendations.

Government Lawyer newsletter

This bi-annual newsletter is sent to approxinately 2000 public sector solicitors. To download the current and previous editions, visit the Government Lawyer newsletter page.