rtists and musicians have the unique opportunity to participate in justice by creating artworks and compositions that highlight experiences or reflections upon the concept of justice and our justice system. The President of The Law Society of NSW, Doug Humphreys, says The Law Society's Just Art and Just Music competitions are open not only to solicitors and law students but … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes: National Golden Gavel War Zone 2017
t's the most wonderful time of the year!There is nothing so delightfully raw and primal as watching a group of Australia's best young lawyers tongue-lash each other at the National Golden Gavel competition.Hosted by comedian James Smith, the National Gavels, which took place on Friday 20 October 2017, is more than just a hardcore legal industry public … [Read more...]
Council Of The Law Society Of NSW Supports Respectful Debate On Same-Sex Marriage
n 17 August, the Council of the Law Society of NSW issued a joint statement supporting laws to enable same-sex marriage.Today, the Council of the Law Society of NSW has acknowledged that there is a diversity of opinion within the profession and the Council on the topic of same-sex marriage and respects those opinions.This comes after Law Society of NSW President, … [Read more...]