The NSW Law Society continues to advocate for barriers to foreign lawyers to be addressed
We recently responded to Legal Services Council’s (LSC) consultation on proposed amendments to the Admission Rules and draft Council guideline regarding foreign lawyers. Our response is supportive of the amendments but asks once again that the LSC consider conditional licensing as a practical means to address barriers to foreign lawyers practising in Australia. Our submission to the LSC can be accessed here.

Welcome to the Profession – Wednesday 29 November
As we close out the year, we are celebrating the new admittees that have joined our profession in the past 12 months. Join us for an exciting evening of stunning harbour views, engaging speakers and presentations, and fabulous canapes. Register now. Event supported by Lawcover.

2023 NSW Young Lawyers Constitutional Law Address
Spaces are filling up fast for the 2023 NSW Young Lawyers Constitutional Law Address. A flagship annual event of the Public Law and Government Sub-Committee, the event provides a unique opportunity to hear from an esteemed member of the judiciary on a topic of importance to constitutional law and network with fellow members of the profession. The winners of this year’s Sir Anthony Mason Constitutional Law Essay Competition will also be announced. This year’s Address will be delivered by The Honourable Justice Mark Leeming on Thursday 23 November at the Supreme Court of NSW. Don’t miss out, register today to secure your place.

First Nations Speaker Series – Blak Douglas
We are pleased to announce Blak Douglas is joining us for the third event in this year’s First Nations Speaker Series, co-hosted by the Judicial Commission of NSW, the Bar Association of NSW and the Law Society of NSW.
Date: Tuesday 12 December
When: 5.00pm – 6.00pm
Format: Online
Register here.

Job opportunity - Part-time sessional members, Mental Health Review Tribunal
The Mental Health Review Tribunal is seeking Expressions of Interest from lawyers to sit as lawyer-members on its panels. For more information and to submit your Expression of Interest here.

Postponement of Justice Henderson's Farewell Ceremony
The upcoming Ceremonial Sitting of Division 1 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to farewell the Honourable Justice Henderson, scheduled for Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at 4:30pm has been postponed. A Ceremonial Sitting of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) will be held on Monday, 4 December 2023 at 4:30pm in Courtroom 7C, Level 7, Lionel Bowen Building, 97-99 Goulburn Street to farewell the Honourable Justice Louise Henderson. Members of the profession who wish to attend should RSVP their attendance to Ms Ashleigh Johnston ( Ashleigh.Johnston@fcfcoa.gov.au) by Wednesday, 29 November 2023. The Ceremonial Sitting will be livestreamed via the Courts’ YouTube channel.

Legalsuper Annual Members Meeting
Legalsuper, the superannuation fund for Australia’s legal community, is holding its Annual Members’ Meeting online, on Thursday 7 December 2023 from 1.00pm – 2.00pm (AEDT). RSVP to hear from the Chair, Chief Executive and Chief Investment Officer in relation to: fund performance for the year ended 30 June 2023; recent developments, key achievements and legalsuper’s approach to investment; and responses to questions posed by members. Members and guests can register here.

Protecting your practice - Nominate your personal representative today
Last week, the President’s message featured a number of resources designed to encourage people plan for the future of their law practice should something untoward happen. We encourage you to look at those resources and nominate a personal representative using the digital form here.

The 40th Great Bar Boat Race
The 40th Great Bar Boat Race 2023 Invitational Challenge will be held on Monday, 18 December 2023 beginning at 11.00am in the vicinity of Shark Island/Point Piper. A Notice of Race and entry form may be obtained here. All enquiries should be addressed to Adrian Gruzman via adrian@gruzman.com.au.

Last call for this week’s Foodie Feast
We can’t wait to enjoy this week’s foodie feast filled with Wagyu beef marinated in soy, ginger, palm sugar and Shao Xing wine, Furikake seasoned rice, pickled vegetable salad, Egg noodles tossed with mixed vegetables and puffed tofu and a crisp apple tartine with thick cream. Click here to order by 10am Tuesday 21 November, for delivery by 5pm Friday 24 November.

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