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NEWS
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Practising certificate and membership renewals are open
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Online lodgements for 2021/22 practising certificate (PC) and membership renewals are now open. For those who did not renew online last year, we really encourage you to try to do so this year. If you need help, our Registry team members are happy to walk you through the process over the telephone on (02) 9926 0156. |
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Introducing humm
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We have partnered with humm as an alternative payment option for your 2021/22 practising certificate and membership. Humm allows you to pay your fees in easy slices over time. Choose from either five fortnightly or 10 weekly interest-free repayments. Sign up today. |
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Don't miss the buzz on Data
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Join us on Wednesday 28 April for the second FLIP Buzzwords for 2021 and discover the benefits of data and the important role it plays in driving business growth. Our panellists will break down what data is, the approaches and technologies to use to capture data, how to use data to help make informed decisions and better understand your staff, clients and competition, and more. Register now. |
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Applications now open for 2021 mentoring programs
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Apply now for one of the Law Society’s 2021 mentoring programs. It’s the perfect opportunity for mentees to benefit from more experienced practitioners and for mentors to give back to the profession. Find out what programs are on offer and apply here. |
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Golden Gavel 2021 – Applications open
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Golden Gavel, the most important event of the NSW law calendar is back, face-to-face and in all its caffeine-fuelled glory. Do you have what it takes to face the crowd? Register here. |
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Bench farewell of Judge Norrish QC
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The Bench farewell of Judge Norrish QC will take place at 9am on Friday 23 April 2021. Join the live stream here. |
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Food delivery service for charity
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Choose from a delicious lasagne of slow-braised beef and veal ragout, and fresh pasta, layered with cheesy mornay sauce, or a braised beef shin, vegetable, and beer pie with flakey pastry top. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery. |
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WHAT'S ON
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Rule of Law, Justice & Democratic Rights in Sri Lanka
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22 April 2021
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FLIP Roadshow – Parramatta
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23 April 2021
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FLIP Buzzwords: Data
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28 April 2021
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In-house induction April 2021 (live webinar)
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28 and 30 April 2021
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Family law fundamentals (live online workshop)
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11 and 18 May 2021
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Walk for Justice on National Pro Bono day
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18 May 2021
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FLIP Roadshow – Orange
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28 May 2021
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Specialist Accreditation Conference 2021
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5 August 2021
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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Latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest bulletin
The Decisions of Interest bulletin is a regular publication produced by the Court of Appeal, summarising appellate decisions from Australia and internationally. Read the latest bulletin here.
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The EAGP extended hours pilot at the MRRC
Solicitors should note that the pilot at the MRRC has been extended, with no end date specified at this time. The aim of the pilot is to extend the hours of operation of the EAGP studio at the MRRC to between 8am and 6pm, to give legal practitioners time outside of court hours to conduct mandatory case conferences.
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Message from Waverley Court
Criminal callovers will resume on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Waverley Court from tomorrow, 20 April 2021. Practitioners’ should note the Chief Magistrate’s Memorandum dated 29 March 2021.
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LEGAL UPDATES powered by LSJ
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Employment
JobMaker: How the Federal Budget Hiring Credit scheme works
By Brett Feltham and Nathan Keats >
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Ethics and family law
Acting with a cool head: Dealing with difficult practitioners
By Jacqueline Dawson >
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YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Save on ALL Samsung products
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Shop smart and save on the entire range with our Samsung Partnership Program. Get up to 15 per cent off smartphones and up to 25 per cent off smart TVs. Login to see the full list of savings. |
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Save up to 50% for one week only
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Treat mum this Mother’s Day with 15 per cent off the By Fairfax & Roberts collection – enter LSMDAY21 at checkout, or visit us in-store at 19 Castlereagh Street Sydney for up to 50 per cent off selected styles. Offers available from 19-25 April. Limited to one use per customer and not available with any other offer. |
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Finance tailored for legal professionals
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Legal Home Loans is Australia’s only specialist broker for lawyers. With access to all major lenders and private banks, we’ll secure the best loan tailored to you. Law Society members receive $500 cashback upon loan settlement. Find out more. |
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