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Delivering on a tradition of service for the profession
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Towards the beginning of this year, I mentioned in this message that I would be embarking upon one of the first and most significant tasks that falls to Presidents of the Law Society of NSW at the beginning of each year: familiarising legal leaders such as the Chief Justice, other heads of jurisdiction, and the Attorney General with issues our profession faces. Continue reading >
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Practising Certificate and Membership Renewals will open on 3 April 2024
On 3 April 2024, solicitors will receive an email containing their LawID and a link to renew their practising certificate and membership of the Law Society. You need your LawID account activated to renew. If you have not yet activated your LawID account, please do so here as soon as possible. Any questions? We are here to help. Contact the Law Society Registry on (02) 9926 0156 or by email at registry@lawsociety.com.au.
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2024 NSW Golden Gavel: competition and event registrations now open
Law's funniest event is making its knee slapping return, taking place on Thursday, 30 May 2024 at the Fullerton Hotel. If you think you have what it takes to make lawyers break into fits of laughter before breakfast, apply here before Thursday 18 April for your chance to lead your firm to victory and be memorialised in the Golden Gavel Hall of Fame. Not keen on being heckled at 7:30am? Register as a spectator and join your colleagues for breakfast and the ultimate calling card, unlimited coffee.
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2024 Specialist Accreditation Program | Applications close 31 March
Applications will be closing soon for the 2024 Specialist Accreditation Program. Gaining Specialist Accreditation is a significant career achievement, ensuring you stand out from the crowd and join an elite group of recognised experts. Areas of law on offer in 2024 are Dispute Resolution, Employment & Industrial Law, Family Law, Immigration Law, Personal Injury, Planning & Environment Law and Public Law. Apply now to take your career to the next level.
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Recruitment of the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar of the Administrative Review Tribunal
The government is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) for the position of the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar (Principal Registrar) for the new Tribunal. The recruitment process will be transparent and merit-based, consistent with the requirements in the draft legislation. An assessment panel will consider and make recommendations about the suitability of candidates for appointment, including shortlisting candidates based on written applications, conducting interviews and seeking appropriate referee reports. Learn more.
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Webinar: ICL Family Law Act Reforms - What Can ICLs Expect?
Reforms to the Family Law Act codify the requirement for ICLs to meet with children. The reforms resolve any confusion about an ICL's obligation and ensure national consistency in ICL practice. Join our esteemed panel of Judges, Counsel and senior ICLs for a Q&A session to explore the new provisions, their impact and address your questions and any concerns. Learn more.
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Just Chat – Jamelle Wells
As the ABC's Senior Court Reporter, Jamelle has a privileged point of view of justice in NSW. Witnessing both thrilling and mundane court sessions, she always keeps her curiosity. In this episode she reminisces with ex court reporter, Amy Dale, and talks about what she learned about Australia's justice system while researching her new book, The Outback Court Reporter. Supported by NobleOak. Listen here.
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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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Essentials for hybrid legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – online
Tuesday 26 March 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Client-centred practice tips: Mandatory rule 6.1 – online
Thursday 28 March 2024
REGISTER HERE
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Far West Regional Visit
Thursday 18 and Friday 19 April 2024
REGISTER HERE
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March Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for March 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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eConveyancing - New Client Authorisation Form Version 7
A reminder that from 28 March 2024, the new Client Authorisation Form under NSW Participation Rules Version 7 must be used. (Note that version 6 of the Form should be used prior to 28 March 2024.) ARNECC has published the revised form here. The Office of the Registrar General has also published a summary of the key changes in NSW Participation Rules Version 7 and NSW Operating Requirements Version 7.
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Policy Bulletin 2024/3: Civil Law Migration Policy
The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved changes to the Migration Policy. The changes include expanding eligibility around protection visas refusals. See Policy Bulletin for further details.
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WILLS AND ESTATES
Will preparation and joint tenancies
By Sophie Duffy and Charu Stevenson >
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EMPLOYMENT LAW
Meeting the obligation to consult in employment law
By Giuseppe Carabetta and Paul Lorraine >
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