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Foundations on which to build a thriving career
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Newly minted lawyers start their first day in practice like a blank sheet of paper. It is the beginning of many chapters to come; a career dedicated to serving their clients and to advocating and upholding the rule of law. When the book is complete, the paragraphs in that story won’t solely be the product of their own work. There will be the contributions to a lawyer’s life-long learning from their contemporaries, supervisors, mentors and in a profession that values respect and courtesy, even by their opponents. Continue reading >
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Renew your practising certificate now
If you haven’t renewed your practising certificate by 30 June, you will be unauthorised to engage in legal practice from 1 July. Renew your practising certificate here. Any questions? We are here to help. Contact the Law Society Registry on (02) 9926 0333 or by email at registry@lawsociety.com.au.
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2025 NSW Golden Gavel applications closing soon
Time is running out to apply for one of the most anticipated speaking competitions of the year—the 2025 NSW Golden Gavel. If you’ve got wit, charm, and a way with words, this is your chance to shine. Competitors not only gain an unforgettable experience but also enjoy some fantastic rewards:
- Winner: $500 gift card
- Runner-up and People’s Choice: $300 gift cards each
- Bonus: Professional coaching from a seasoned comedian to elevate your performance
Know someone who should be on stage? Nominate a star speaker. If your nominee is selected, you’ll receive a $250 gift card. Applications close Thursday 5 June 2025. Apply now or join us in the audience to witness the fun.
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Legal Aid NSW Criminal Law Conference 2025
Legal Aid NSW is proud to host the Criminal Law Conference 2025, a key event for legal professionals across NSW. The conference will run from Wednesday 25 June to Friday 27 June 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Sydney. A highlight of the event is the Gala Dinner, taking place on the evening of Wednesday 25 June from 6:45pm to 11:00pm. The Honourable Justice Dina Yehia SC will be this year’s keynote speaker. Register here. If you have any questions about your registration, please contact events@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
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Informal retirement ceremony for Justice Stevenson
An informal ceremony to mark the retirement of Justice Stevenson from the Supreme Court of NSW will be held at 9:15 AM on Friday, 13 June 2025, in Court 12D of Queens Square. The ceremony will feature addresses by Peter Braham SC, Amy Munro SC, and the President of the Law Society. In keeping with tradition, all members of the profession are warmly invited to attend and pay their respects.
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The Law Society of NSW's Lawyer Mediator Accreditation Scheme (LMA Scheme): exclusive to solicitor members
We now offer a straightforward path to accreditation, allowing members to distinguish themselves in the market as both practising solicitors and qualified mediators. LMA Scheme membership will assure people seeking mediation that they are in the hands of an expert problem solver, someone backed by legal experience and stringent professional standards. Solicitors currently accredited as mediators, or those who have successfully completed an approved mediator training in the past six months, are invited to apply. More information can be found here.
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Forbes Society: joint presentation with the Ngara Yura Committee
The Francis Forbes Society and the Ngara Yura Committee of the Judicial Commission of NSW invite you to a joint event on Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 5:30 pm in the Banco Court. The presentation will explore the Towards Truth project, which maps laws and policies affecting First Nations people since 1788. Register to attend in person or online. For queries, contact: secretariat@forbessociety.org.au.
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Productivity in Practice - Connect, Create, Collaborate: The MS Teams Experience
Thursday 5 June 2025
REGISTER HERE
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Next-level lawyering: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar
Thursday 12 June 2025
REGISTER HERE
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In-House Corporate Lawyers Forum: AML/CTF – Highlights you need to know
Tuesday 17 June 2025
REGISTER HERE
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Staying Well in the Law: Working with Anxiety
Wednesday 18 June 2025
REGISTER HERE
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Practice management course: June 2025 – online
Wednesday 18, Thursday 19 and Friday 20 June 2025
REGISTER HERE
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June Service Directory
The LSJ Online Service Directory for June is now available. Here you will find advertisements for agency and referrals, practices for sale and purchase and much more, plus all missing wills' notices. Read more.
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Advocacy in action
The Law Society NSW, informed by its Environmental Planning and Development, Rural Issues and Law Society members of the Revenue NSW/Law Society Liaison Committees, has submitted on the Natural Resource Commission’s review of the NSW Plan for Nature, which aims to provide the NSW Government with options to further preserve biodiversity and ecosystems in regions while supporting landholders. Our submission supports finalising the Native Vegetation Map, reviewing the operation of the Native Vegetation Panel, and improving the monitoring and reporting of land clearing. We also raised the need to remove regulatory and insurance barriers to cultural land management and called for a whole of government approach to incentivising landholders to enter into private conservation arrangements.
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Contact details for Bail Division Prosecutors
NSW Police have provided Law Society members with contact details for its Bail Division Prosecutors. The details available here.
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Statement on bail by the Chief Justice of New South Wales
On 27 May 2025, the Chief Justice of New South Wales released a statement on bail, which is available here.
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Revenue NSW - Mandatory Trustee Contact Details for EDR
Revenue NSW advises that when processing a Trust Deed through EDR, it is now mandatory to enter the contact details of at least one trustee. This requirement is necessary for any future correspondence, compliance activity or recovery action for unpaid duty. The assessment will not proceed without the required trustee information.
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Closure of Community Justice Centres
The Law Society has been notified by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) that the Community Justice Centres Act 1983 (NSW) will be repealed, and Community Justice Centres (CJCs) will be closed effective 30 June 2025.
- From 1 July 2025, DCJ will only provide mediation services for matters ordered by the Courts (a court order is required, not merely a referral). The types of matters mediated will not be limited to Apprehended Personal Violence Orders. If the Court determines a civil matter is suitable for mediation, then the Magistrate can make the Order, and DCJ’s new in-house unit will provide the mediation service.
- From 1 July 2025, DCJ will accept referrals for disputes involving Incorporated Associations. These specifically relate to internal disputes (for example, between two members). Associations can choose to use the model constitution or write their own constitution. If an Association writes its own constitution and does not address a matter in the model constitution, the terms of the model constitution apply. If the model constitution applies, the dispute must be referred to a Community Justice Centre for mediation, and these referrals will be handled by the new DCJ mediation unit.
- For all other matters, parties will be referred to the LawAccess website as their starting point for resources on how to resolve their dispute.
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Local Court Bail Division information guides
Court Services has prepared information guides for the Local Court Bail Division, commencing 7 July 2025. More information is available here.
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ELDER LAW
Solicitor’s rules and ethical responsibilities when dealing with older clients
By Mary-Ann De Mestre >
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TAX
A pricey change of trustees
By Amanda Tully >
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