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A year to reflect on history and project to the future
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As this message lands in your inbox, I’m preparing to meet with members of the Albury District Law Society for an Opening of Law Term Dinner featuring a speech from Chief Justice, the Honourable Andrew Bell. This Friday, I’ll again join the Chief Justice and the practitioners of Newcastle and neighbouring regions for events including an Admission Ceremony. After being welcomed to our ranks at the ceremony, a number of these newest members of the profession will attend our Newcastle Local Practitioners and New Admittees Dinner, celebrating 200 years of the rule of law in this state. Continue reading >
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Technology survey – we need your input
As the legal profession grapples with transformative technology and innovation in legal practice, the Law Society is eager to understand and respond to emerging trends on behalf of our members. We invite you to participate in a short survey (approximately five minutes). Your valuable input will give you a chance to win one of five $100 vouchers. Your perspective matters, and we appreciate your contribution to this important dialogue. All information collected is anonymous and confidential unless you opt into the prize draw or opt in to the follow-up interview. Access the survey here.
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2024 Specialist Accreditation Program | Ask a Specialist: Register for our Q&A sessions
Are you considering applying for Specialist Accreditation this year or have you applied for the Program and have questions? Registrations are now open for our Q&A sessions, giving you the opportunity to hear from the experts about their experience as Accredited Specialists. All sessions will be held online, from 5.30 to 6.30pm from Monday 19 February to Thursday 22 February. Sessions will be held for the 2024 Program areas of Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury, Family Law, Public Law, Employment & Industrial Law, Planning & Environment Law, and Immigration Law. Register now.
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Registrations Open: 2024 Graduate and Clerkship Recruitment Program
Our recruitment programs provide a unique opportunity to promote your organisation and initiatives to students from across NSW. Participation in the programs is complimentary and participating employers receive a substantial discount to attend the 2024 Law Students Careers Summit. Register now.
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Vale The Hon Andrew Rogers AO KC
The Chief Justice extends his condolences to the loved ones of the Hon. Andrew Rogers AO KC, who served on the Supreme Court between 1979 and 1993 and is rightly seen as responsible for the Court’s pre-eminent reputation in commercial dispute resolution, a reputation that continues to this day. The Chief Justice’s condolence message can be read here.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements
The current CPD year ends on 31 March 2024. Practitioners are reminded that they are required to declare their compliance with their CPD obligations pursuant to CPD rule 13 when they renew their practising certificate. Practitioners who are eligible for an exemption from their CPD requirements pursuant to CPD rule 16 should ensure that they submit an application no later than 1 March 2024. Applications can now be submitted via our online form. Please refer to our dedicated CPD page for more information, or email cpdcompliance@lawsociety.com.au with any questions.
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Lead with Innovation and Thrive with Resilience – 22 February at The Remington in Orange NSW
Join our Law Society President and Acting CEO for an afternoon exploring AI and practitioner health and wellbeing. The program will be followed by a networking event and a seated dinner providing those in the region the opportunity to come together, network and share a meal. Don't miss this informative and engaging event. Spaces are limited, register today. Event supported by Deposit Assure.
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The Opening of the Law Term Service 2024 at The Great Synagogue
The Great Synagogue is delighted to invite the members of the Law Society of NSW to attend the 2024 Jewish Community Law Service to mark the opening of the Law Term.
- Venue: The Great Synagogue
- Date: Wednesday 7 February
- Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Service followed by a reception
If you are joining the procession, please enter via 166 Castlereagh Street no later than 5.00pm and all guest entry will be via 187A Elizabeth Street, Sydney. RSVP here.
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The Francis Forbes Society presents 'Unheralded nation-builder: another dimension of John Hubert Plunkett'
The Forbes Society is pleased to inform members of the Society’s first event for 2024 – the Twelfth Annual Plunkett Lecture “Unheralded nation-builder: another dimension of John Hubert Plunkett” which will be delivered in person by the Chief Justice, the Hon Andrew Bell, on Tuesday 13 February 2024 in Banco Court. 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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Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – online
Tuesday 20 February
REGISTER HERE
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Mediation and settlement strategies in succession law – in-person
Wednesday 21 February
REGISTER HERE
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February Service Directory
The LSJ Digital Service Directory for February 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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FAMILY LAW
Family Law Act reforms: An important moment for ICLs
By Alexandra Colquhoun >
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STRATA LAW
Don’t get caught out! Changes to strata title legislation
By Allison Benson >
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