Lawyer Mediator Accreditation Scheme open to Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners
The Lawyer Mediator Accreditation Scheme (LMA Scheme) has opened membership to Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners (FDRPs). The LMA Scheme offers a straightforward path to accreditation allowing members to distinguish themselves in the market as both practising solicitors and qualified mediators. LMA Scheme accredited solicitors offer parties a clearer choice as to the best qualified person to guide their dispute through to resolution. More information including how to apply is linked here.
Law Society Journal July issue available now
The latest edition of the Journal will start hitting desks next week. The Ethics issue for July includes an engaging profile story featuring NSW Treasury General Counsel Charles Cho and an insightful masterclass interview with the Hon. Andrew Bell AC, Chief Justice of NSW. If you don’t want to wait, click here to read this edition right now.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Will the Nature Repair Market deliver long term protection on private land?
By Sarah Brugler, Benjamin J Richardson and James Fitzsimmons
NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) Procedural Direction 8 – Timetable for providing evidence in Guardianship Division proceedings
This Procedural Direction explains when parties to certain types of proceedings in the Guardianship Division are required to lodge documents or other material with the NCAT and give that material to the other parties to the proceedings, for that material to be considered as evidence in the proceedings. It commences on 13 July 2026 and may be accessed on the NCAT website here.
Change to the Legal Aid NSW Family Law Policies
The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved changes to the Commonwealth Family Law Policies. From 1 July 2026 legal aid is only available for family law matters to applicants who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons, or have or are experiencing domestic or family violence. More information.
July 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.
39th LAWASIA Conference 2026
Join legal professionals from across the Asia-Pacific at the 39th LAWASIA Conference in Seoul, South Korea, from 14 - 16 September 2026. Under the theme Global New Order – Challenges and Perspectives, the conference will explore key legal and societal issues, offering valuable opportunities for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and professional networking. Register now
