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A united profession; your support in troubled times
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At the best of times practising law is stressful. Recent events, both close to home and internationally, justify a view that these are far from the best of times. These events have added, for many in our profession, an extra burden of stress and, in many cases, grief. These pressures come atop the demands from clients, the courts and, for those bound to the billable hour, the clock. These stressors aren’t exclusive to the private profession but can extend across all the sectors in which our members practise, whether as government or in-house solicitors, or in the legal assistance sector. Continue reading >
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Discover what Law Society membership can do for you
Since 1842, the Law Society of NSW has been uplifting and uniting solicitors and legal professionals, fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Our members are the heart of our organisation; their wellbeing and success are our priority. Click here to learn more about your favourite member benefits, including new and exciting offers, and renew your membership today.
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Staying well in the law: Move & Fuel: Practical tips for busy professionals
In the fast-paced world we live in, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can often feel like an uphill battle. Discover practical tips around exercise, sleep, and nutrition for busy professionals striving to optimise their wellbeing with minimal time and effort. Learn more .
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Job opportunity - Member, Board of Legal Aid NSW (Part Time)
The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a part-time member of the Board of Legal Aid NSW for a term up to 26 September 2025. Learn more.
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Job opportunity - Senior Member - Full Time - Consumer and Commercial Division - NCAT
The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment to NCAT as a full-time Senior Member under the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013. Applicants for the role must be lawyers of at least seven years’ standing. The Full Time Senior Member will be assigned to the Consumer and Commercial Division of the Tribunal and may be required to travel throughout NSW. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged. Learn more.
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MEMBER BENEFITS FEATURE OF THE WEEK
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Law Society Member Benefits
Discover an unrivalled range of exclusive offers from our Member Benefits providers, including personal and lifestyle products and services tailored to support you and enhance your legal practice. Do not miss out on these exceptional deals.
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Mental Health First Aid for the Australian legal profession – online
Wednesday 1 May 2024 and Friday 3 May 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Sexual Harassment: Changing workplace culture – live online workshop
Tuesday 7 May 2024
REGISTER HERE
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2024 Specialist Accreditation Conference
Thursday 15 and Friday 16 August 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Staying Well in the Law - Move and Fuel: Practical Tips for Busy Professionals
Wednesday 15 May 2024
REGISTER NOW
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April Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for April 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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Practice Note SC GEN 22
On 12 April 2024, the Chief Justice issued Practice Note SC GEN 22 – Pronunciation of Names and Forms of Address, with a commencement date of 22 April 2024. The new Practice Note makes clear the requirement for court users to familiarise themselves with the correct pronunciation of names and forms of address and sets out how this information can be provided to the Court.
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Latest NSWCA Decisions of Interest Bulletin
The latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest Bulletin is now available here.
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TAXATION
Changing trustees and landholder duty pain
By Amanda Tully >
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DISCRIMINATION AND DISABILITY
Flexible home learning and disability discrimination
By Ben Fogarty >
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