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10 May 2021

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10 May 2021
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Grief, Alcohol and Perfectionism
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At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, when most of us were working from home, the Law Society made it a priority to launch a revamped suite of mental health and wellbeing services tailored specifically for those working in our legal profession, including the Solicitor Outreach Service (known as SOS). One of the quiet achievers of our new services has been our Staying Well in the Law series. This provides practical and skills-based webcasts, training and resources to help our members stay well, both at home and in the law. Continue reading >
 
 
NEWS
Practising certificate and membership renewals are open
The Legal Profession Uniform Law requires that practising certificate renewals are to be lodged by 15 May 2021. 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 phone on 02 9926 0156. Read more.
Associate membership renewals are now open
Online lodgement for 2021/22 associate membership renewals are 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.
Pay for PC and membership with humm
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.
Assessing our relationship with alcohol
Many of us are striving for balance in different parts of our lives and this can include our relationship with alcohol. Tomorrow, Dominique Robert-Hendren will discuss how work culture, work-life imbalance and other common stressors can contribute to drinking and offer strategies on cutting back. Find out more.
Sustain your practice
Law Society president, Juliana Warner, will travel to Orange for the FLIP Roadshow on Friday 28 May, to deliver a session on legal service delivery in a digital world. Other experts will join Juliana to present a half-day program designed to provide low-cost, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve your practice. Find out more and register.
Mentoring applications closing soon
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.
2021 Specialist Accreditation Conference –Super early bird ends in one week
The 2021 Specialist Accreditation Conference is opening its doors on Friday 5 August at the ICC, Sydney.  Don't miss the chance to register with super early bird pricing until Sunday 16 May. 
Golden Gavel 2021 – Meet the finalists
Eight brave finalists are hitting the stage of the Fullerton Hotel next Friday 21 May. Tickets are selling fast, reserve your table today.
Food delivery service for charity
Enjoy a succulent confit corn fed chicken leg, house-made gnocchi “al Forno” baked in a creamy mornay sauce with mixed mushrooms, roasted broccoli salad with sugar snap peas and spinach drizzled with red wine vinaigrette, and a 'build your own' pavlova for dessert. Order by 8am Tuesday for Friday delivery.
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT Day) is on 17 May 2021. Join thousands of workplaces, schools and organisations in Australia by going rainbow and make the world a better place for LGBTQIA+ people. Learn more here.
Walk for Justice on National Pro Bono Day
Celebrate the pro bono work undertaken by the Australian legal profession on National Pro Bono Day on 18 May 2021. Join the virtual walk and help raise funds for local pro bono referral organisations.
 
 
WHAT'S ON
Assessing and changing our relationship with alcohol
12 May 2021
Lawyers as a cultural moral compass
18 May 2021
2021 Mentoring Programs
Applications close 21 May 2021
FLIP Roadshow – Orange
28 May 2021
Legal Aid NSW Criminal Law Conference 2021
2 and 3 June 2021
Mandatory Rule 6.1 - all law
16 June 2021
Blended Mental Health First Aid for Legal Professionals (live online workshop)
21 and 28 June 2021
Specialist Accreditation Conference 2021
5 August 2021
NSW YOUNG LAWYERS
NSW REGIONAL LAW SOCIETIES
EVENTS CALENDAR
LAWINFORM CPD CALENDAR
 
 
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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eConveyancing: final batch of residual documents
From Monday 10 May 2021, the final 34 'residual documents' will be available for subscribers to use electronically. Where duty is applicable with these dealings, it can be paid in the workspace. Read more
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Job Advertisement – Acting Commissioners of The Land And Environment Court
The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as Acting Commissioners of the Land and Environment Court of NSW. There are a number of positions available. Learn more.
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Criminal Proceedings in the Supreme Court – Re-issued Practice Note SC CL 2
 
The Chief Justice has re-issued Practice Note SC CL 2 – Criminal Proceedings.  The main changes:
  • Increases in the timeframe in which to serve documents;
  • Clarifies that the prosecution must include a statement where post-offence conduct is relied upon; and
  • Updates the types of matters that may be brought before the Court
The Practice Note commenced on 1 May 2021.
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Court of Criminal Appeal – New Rules, Forms and Re-issued Practice Note SC CCA 1
 

On 1 May 2021 the Supreme Court (Criminal Appeal) Rules 2021 came into effect.  The Rules provide for the practice and procedure in the Court of Criminal Appeal and repeal the Criminal Appeal Rules.
 
In accordance with the Rules, the Chief Justice has approved new forms for use in the Court of Criminal Appeal that also came into effect on 1 May 2021.
 
The Chief Justice has also re-issued Practice Note SC CCA 1 – Court of Criminal Appeal – General which commenced operation on 1 May 2021.
 
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