ell, it's that time of year again.Each time the month of May rolls around so too does National Law Week with its diverse suite of delectable law-related activities. Most events centre on public legal education for non-lawyers, however, one special breakfast is reserved exclusively for the legal industry.It's a morning where lawyers can let their hair down, laugh at … [Read more...]
You Say Barista, We Say Barrister – It’s Law Week 2018 (14–20 May)!
mobile coffee van dispensing free legal information – and free coffee – will add to the buzz surrounding Law Week (14– 20 May 2018), Victoria’s annual state-wide festival aimed at making learning about the law easy, fun and entertaining. Law Week offers something for all Victorians when it comes to learning about so many aspects of the law, from the history of court attire to … [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...]
Help Your Organisation Be Part Of Law Week 2018 With A Law Week Grant
Victoria Law Foundation is offering grants for Law Week 2018 events. You can apply for a Law Week Grant of up to $3000 (excl. GST). To be eligible, events must be for the community and delivered during Law Week (14–20 May 2018).About Law Week Delivered in May each year, Law Week is a festival of events for Victorians that makes learning about the law easy. In 2018 Law Week … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes: NSW Golden Gavel Clash 2017
ou might think that the concept of lawyers being funny is a bit of an oxymoron.But this year's NSW Young Lawyers Golden Gavel competition, referred to by the Hon. Justice Margaret Beazley AO, as the "Eurovision of the legal profession" absolutely de-liv-ered.The Golden Gavels is a highly anticipated industry event hosted annually by law societies around the country. … [Read more...]
Law Day Just Dropped In The U.S. But Australia Goes One Better With Law Week!
ound the trumpet and bang the drums, because National Law Week is here again from 15-21 May 2017.Law Week is an opportunity for the legal industry to celebrate and promote a better understanding of the law and legal processes to the general public. But it's not a unique activity, as similar celebrations centred on the promotion of the rule of law also take place … [Read more...]