2026 Law Society Council Election, John Hennessy Legal Scholarship and other legal news and events
The future of justice in ‘the machine age’
As AI reshapes every profession, I share insights from Sir Geoffrey Vos' recent Lehane Lecture and consider what the emerging 'machine age' means for solicitors.
Upcoming swearing-in ceremony for Richard Scruby SC Richard Scruby SC has been appointed to the Supreme Court of New South Wales. He will be sworn into the Equity Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday 3 September 2026 at 9.15am in the Banco Court (to be seated by 9.00am).
LEGAL UPDATES
CORPORATE LAW Digital asset reforms: what is happening and why does it matter for lawyers?
By Ian Paterson, Urszula McCormack and Max Allan
August Service Directory The latest LSJ Online Service Directory is available, featuring agency and referral listings, practices for sale or purchase, missing wills’ notices, and more. Click here.
WHAT'S ON
Staying Well in the Law: Appealing to your internal judge
Applications closing soon for the John Hennessy Legal Scholarship
The John Hennessy Legal Scholarship supports NSW-based public sector and community legal centre solicitors who are Law Society of NSW members to undertake research or study. The scholarship covers approved travel, study and related expenses up to $10,000. Find out more and apply here.
EXTERNAL EVENTS
2026 Bathurst Lecture
Thursday 10 September 2026 | Banco Court, Queens Square | 5.30pm The lecture will be delivered by Rebecca Maslen-Stannage, addressing the challenges facing directors of ASX-listed companies from both a legal and commercial perspective. Register here
