Inbrief

Preparing an Appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal

On Wednesday, 26 October 2016 Chrissa Loukas SC will present a practical advocacy seminar on appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal. The seminar, to be co-chaired by the Hon Justice Fullerton and...

Australian Academy of Law's 2016 Patron's Address

Coming up soon! Academy of Law’s 2016 Patron’s Address "The Increasing Internationalisation of Australian Law", to be delivered by Justin Gleeson SC, solicitor-general for the Commonwealth of...

Nominations for 2017 Bar Council

Members are reminded that nominations for the 2017 Bar Council must be received by the returning officer** by 4.00pm on Monday, 10 October 2016.**

Nomination forms have been posted to all members....

Junior Drinks

Collegiality

Junior Drinks is a social function organised by the New Barristers' Committee to provide new and junior barristers with a casual opportunity to catch up and socialise. Before you head...

Let BarBooks live bank feeds take care of some of your practice's admin

Promoted by BarBooks

On average, barristers are spending up to 4-8 hours per month entering expenses and reconciling payments. That’s a couple of hours per week! Our new Bank Rec feature can avoid...

Spring into 2017 with a Chambers Refresh – Expressions of Interest close 14 October

Promoted by LawConnexion

Due to a high response rate over the past fortnight, we strongly encourage chambers to submit their expressions of interest prior to the closing date.

A first of its kind,...

The Gender Equitable Briefing Policy: what does it mean for your practice?

Members are invited to attend two panel discussions on implementing the Gender Equitable Briefing Policy - to be held on Wednesday, 12 October and Thursday, 13 October 2016. The first seminar, to be...

Coming up in CPD in October

A number of seminars will be held in the Common Room this month at 5.15pm:

Thursday, 6 October: "Aboriginal trauma, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the juvenile justice system: a volatile...

2016 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast – all welcome

Philanthropy

Members and their friends are invited to the 2016 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast on Friday, 28 October at Verandah Restaurant. Come and enjoy a two-course breakfast and help raise money...

Papers to note: Local Court Practice Note 1 of 2015

On 30 September 2016 the Local Court of NSW amended and reissued Practice Note 1 of 2015: Local Court Civil Jurisdiction - Online Court Protocol, which commenced on 1 October 2016. View the practice...

Vale George Gurney Masterman QC (1929-2016)

George Masterman QC, former barrister on Eleven Wentworth, died on Sunday. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as they are known.