he 2018 ALPMA Summit is the largest legal management conference and trade exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere.Join more than 350 law firm leaders and managers and 50+ market-leading vendors from across Australasia in Sydney for an action-packed three days of intense professional development, networking and fun!The 2018 ALPMA Summit brings together senior legal … [Read more...]
OPENING TONIGHT SYDNEY: Art For A Just Cause Exhibition
he Law Society of NSW’s "Just Art" exhibition opens tonight. The exhibit is a unique collection of artworks that reflect on the concept of justice and our justice system. President of The Law Society of NSW, Doug Humphreys, says "Just Art" gives artistic members of the legal profession and artists who share a motivation for justice the opportunity to celebrate the rule of law … [Read more...]
A Round Of AppLaws! Time To Get Excited About Law Week 2018!
t's almost time for Law Week 2018 and we can hardly contain ourselves!Every year, all around the country (14-20 May 2018), the legal community celebrates a festival of law. The aim is to not only make the law and legal processes more accessible and engaging but also to enhance community understanding of the law and justice system.Sound implawsible? … [Read more...]
It’s That Time Of Year Again: Get Your Tickets To The Golden Gavel Competition!
Start your morning right this Friday 18 May 2018 by getting down to the annual Golden Gavel Competition! Enjoy watching ten very brave (naive) young lawyers battle it out for the NSW Gavel comedy crown over a breakfast of coffee, eggs and a side of LOLs! Book now to secure your table at the highlight of the legal … [Read more...]
Sydney Event! Break The Chains: Take Action On Modern Slavery
Project Didi Australia is hosting a panel discussion at The Freedom Hub in Sydney's Waterloo to share bold ideas and drive change to stop modern slavery.With estimates that 40 million people around the world are victims of some form of modern slavery, including sex trafficking, debt bondage or forced labour, this is an important human rights issue that needs to be … [Read more...]
Law & You Forum 2017: Perspectives On Voluntary Assisted Dying
The Victorian Parliament will soon consider new legislation on voluntary assisted dying. The proposed laws come after recommendations made in The Final Report of the Ministerial Advisory Panel on Voluntary Assisted Dying and would allow Victorians with a terminal illness, disease or medical condition to seek a medically assisted death.What will the proposed changes mean for … [Read more...]
National Gavel 2017: You’re Invited To The “Eurovision Of The Legal Profession”
The National Golden Gavel Final is being held in Sydney! And it's on a boat!For the first time in 8 years, NSW Young Lawyers will be hosting the 2017 National Golden Gavel Competition Final and, you heard right, it's on a BOAT!Come along for a hysterical night on the water, while enjoying the spectacular backdrop of Sydney Harbour.The highly anticipated and … [Read more...]
World’s Biggest Legal Event: International Bar Association Conference Sydney 2017
he biggest international legal event of the year, the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference, begins in Sydney this week with more than 4000 solicitors from around 110 jurisdictions around the world expected to attend.Federal Attorney-General, the Honourable George Brandis QC, and Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC, spoke at the Opening Ceremony last night which … [Read more...]
2017 Young Professionals Disco Charity Ball: RACS Needs Your Support!
What's happening? For the 11th year running, NSW Young Lawyers is hosting its highly anticipated Charity Ball. Who's invited? All young professionals are welcome, not just lawyers! What if I don't have anything disco-themed to wear? Accessorise on site with Studio 54-themed props available for purchase at the event. All proceeds go to charity. Why attend? Network with … [Read more...]
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