Young Justice

Young Justice is an annual program run by the Law Society of NSW which offers school students an opportunity to explore, learn and discuss issues of law and justice with inspiring professionals and experts in the legal industry.

We are pleased to announce that our 2024 Young Justice Program will be taking place on Friday, 23rd of August 2024.

 

During the program, the students will:

Hear from esteemed members of the legal profession including, a keynote address from The Hon. Andrew Bell, Chief Justice of NSW Supreme Court

Interact with experienced legal professionals from different career streams

Participate in engaging workshops to develop their practical legal skills

Learn about the next stage in their law school journey from university lecturers and students.
 

The Program aims to:

  • Promote interaction between schools.
  • Develop legal problem-solving skills.
  • Improve public speaking skills.
  • Build engagement and interest in contemporary legal issues.
  • Provide insight into the legal profession and career pathways.

Event details

Dates: Friday, 23rd of August 2024
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Venue:

Western Sydney University, Campbelltown Campus,

Corner of Narellan Road and Gilchrist Drive,

Campbelltown NSW 2560

Who can attend?

We invite your school to select students from Years 10 or 11 to attend the Program. We recommend that you select students who have demonstrated an interest in social justice issues and pursuing a career in the legal industry.

There is the capacity for a total of 100 students to attend the full program this year and schools will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. We encourage diversity amongst the participants. Please note that while we try our best to accommodate all students, due to limited capacity, we may only be able to accept a limited number of students per school.

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CONTACT THE YOUNG JUSTICE TEAM
Young Justice Program
Email: Student.services@lawsociety.com.au