They say laughter is the breakfast of champions, so put down your smashed avo on toast and get yourself to the annual Golden Gavel Competition! Have the pleasure of watching ten very brave (naive) young lawyers battle it out for the NSW Gavel comedy crown, and enjoy a side of LOLs with your breakfast!

About the Golden Gavel

Established in 1993, this public speaking competition features legal topics and is open to all NSW Young Lawyer members (lawyers up to 36 years of age or five years post admission) and law students. It is a great opportunity for young or aspiring lawyers to showcase their advocacy skills in a popular and well received event.

View the Golden Gavel Competition highlights

2018 Competition TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

The 2018 Golden Gavel Competition will be held on Friday, 18 May at The Westin Sydney.

What's it all about? Details of the competition are listed in the information sheet.

Purchase your tickets today:

Single ticket - $75.00 per person

Table tickets - $710.00 per table of 10

Call for Competitors

The 2018 Call for Competitors has now closed.
Thank you to everyone who expressed their interest in this year's competition. 

2018 SCLSS Student Golden Gavel

The SCLSS Student Golden Gavel will be held on Thursday, 19 April 2018, at The Law Society of New South Wales. The competition is an opportunity for law students to showcase their sense of humour for the chance to compete at the 2018 Golden Gavel Competition.

For more information about the competition, or to show your support for your university and register as a spectator, view the event invitation