Inbrief

Local Court sitting arrangements during the Christmas - New Year period

Normal rostered sittings of the Local Court will cease on Monday, 24 December 2012 and recommence on Monday, 7 January 2013. Learn more>

5 November 2012

Position vacant at the NSW Law Reform Commission

Attorney General Greg Smith SC MP is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a full-time commissioner of the NSW Law Reform Commission for a period of up to seven years...

This week in CPD

Wednesday 7 November: Bilingual Courtroom - Ensuring effective interpreted communication. Presented by Professor Ludmila Stern. Please click here for further details.

5 November 2012

Bar Association Strategic Plan now available

On 4 February 2012 the Bar Council held an all-day meeting in the Common Room to discuss the functions of the�Bar Association, its services to�members, its�role in public debate on...

A new round of Star Grants for improving professional standards

The fourth round of Star Grants, an initiative of the Professional Standards Councils, is now open for applications for members of Cover of Excellence Schemes. The initiative offers funding for...

2012 Justice Awards announced last night

Winners of the Law and Justice Foundation's 2012 Justice Awards were announced at a formal dinner on Wednesday 31 October at Parliament House. The Law and Justice Volunteer Award, which is sponsored...

Research on independent children

The Australian Institute of Family Studies is conducting research on Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs) in the family law system. This research has been commissioned and funded by the...

STEP address: Trusts and the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution (ADVERTISEMENT)

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) invites you to an address by David Jackson AM QC on "Trusts and the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution". The address will take place **on...