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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Women solicitors now outnumber men in all states and territories, except one
On behalf of the state’s solicitors, I would like congratulate Belinda Rigg SC on her appointment as Senior Public Defender for NSW. Ms Rigg is the first woman to be appointed to the role and will replace Justice Mark Ierace, who has joined the bench of the NSW Supreme Court. The announcement of Ms Rigg’s new role came in the same week that we marked a significant moment in the history of the Australian legal profession.
Data contained in the latest National Profile of Solicitors Report shows that, for the first time, women solicitors outnumber men in all states and territories, except one. Continue reading >
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NEWS
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Practising certificate renewal reminder to practitioners
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To be entitled to practise as a solicitor after 30 June 2019, practitioners should ensure that they have fully complied with the legal profession legislation.
If you have not yet lodged a renewal form, please do so here. Please note that practising certificate renewal forms will not be accepted after 30 June 2019. READ MORE |
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See Prima Facie, the compelling Australian play critics are raving about
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Join us for a special viewing of Prima Facie and an exclusive behind-the-scenes Q&A with actress Sheridan Harbridge, playwright Suzie Miller and Director Lee Lewis. One night only – 6 June at Griffin Theatre, Kings Cross. Don’t miss out. TICKETS ON SALE NOW |
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2019 FLIP regional roadshow - That's a wrap
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With Dubbo now done and dusted, that's a wrap for our FLIP regional roadshow for another year. A huge thank you to those who attended and all our speakers for making it a great success. We now gear up for our annual FLIP Conference and Innovation Dinner on 25 July. Join us as we bring together some of the biggest leaders in law, technology and innovation to discuss the future landscape of the legal profession. GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS |
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Domestic violence victims 10 times more likely to suffer multiple legal problems
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The results of a ground-breaking national study on domestic violence have been published today. Results show victims of domestic violence encounter an average 20 legal problems, compared to two for the general population. LSJ reports. READ MORE |
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Earn 3 CPD units: Achieving goals through a winning mindset
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Join our expert executive coach Rachel Setti as she provides you with the understanding and tools needed to successfully navigate work and life challenges. This session will cover approaching work and life challenges productively, recovering more effectively from setbacks, and more. REGISTER NOW |
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Book launch: Ethical Legal Practice and Professional Conduct By Francisco Esparraga
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Join us on 27 June as we launch Francisco Esparraga’s book Ethical Legal Practice and Professional Conduct. An engaging introduction to ethical thinking and behaviour and their application in legal practice. REGISTER NOW |
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Young Lawyers Mentoring Program
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Calling all aspiring leaders. Here’s an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and give back to the legal community by supporting the next generation of lawyers. Mentoring is empowering for both personal and professional development so don’t miss this opportunity to get involved in the 2019 mentoring program – REGISTER TODAY |
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WHAT'S ON
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A night at the theatre – Prima Facie, a play by Suzie Miller
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6 June 2019
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FLIP Conference and Innovation Dinner
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25 July 2019
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Specialist Accreditation conference
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9 and 10 August 2019
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Government Solicitors conference
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3 September 2019
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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eConveyancing – mandatory lodgment of mainstream dealings from 1 July 2019
The Conveyancing Rules (version 5) were published on 31 May 2019 and commence 1 July 2019. Under these Rules, transfers, mortgages, discharges of mortgage, caveats, withdrawals of caveat and transmission applications must be lodged electronically from 1 July 2019 whether standalone, or in combination. Read more. Register for the next Transitioning to eConveyancing seminar on 13 June.
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2018/2019 Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Report has been lodged
The Law Society has lodged the 2018/19 Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Report. WGEA is an Australian Government statutory agency created by the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 and aims to promote and improve gender equality in Australian workplaces. Read the latest report here
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Australian Academy of Science and Australian Academy of Law joint symposium - A “Hypothetical” on Climate Change: the Science and the Law
A panel of experts on the science and the law relating to climate change will be asked questions by Justin Gleeson SC of the NSW Bar on this important topic on Thursday 22 August 2019 at the Federal court. The symposium will be followed by refreshments. LEARN MORE
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Property
It’s the final countdown: eConveyancing reaches final milestones
By Richard Harvey and Gabrielle Lea >
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Employment
Freedom of speech in a master / servant relationship
By Jack de Flamingh >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Family snow time with MBA Travel Solutions
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Lock in some family time in Queenstown this winter. Starting at $2,441 per family, this package includes five nights at selected accommodation, six-day car hire or return airport transfers, two days mountain transfers and more. FIND OUT MORE > |
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Take control of your energy costs before EOFY
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What could your business do with some extra savings? On average, businesses discover an estimated saving of $1,800 off their energy bills. Australian Business Energy’s FREE compare and switch service just takes a few minutes.
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Dragon Legal speech recognition - member offer
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Trained using more than 400 million words from legal documents to deliver optimal recognition accuracy for dictation of legal terms right from the start, Dragon Legal Australia streamlines client and case documentation. Nuance is offering members a 25 per cent discount. FIND OUT MORE > |
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