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Changes to Conditions of Entry to Courthouses

The Sheriff has written to the Association to advise of changes to conditions of entry to NSW courthouses. From the commencement of Law Term on 1 February, all persons entering court premises are to...

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Positions vacant: Crown prosecutors

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$274,920 per annum plus Conveyance Allowance of $16,645 per annum

The attorney general of New South Wales is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as Crown prosecutors under...

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Federal Court of Australia: implementation of National Duty System

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A key component of the Federal Court’s implementation of the National Court Framework (NCF) has been the review of the court’s duty system is to ensure a nationally consistent system that...

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The Newcastle Opening of Term functions

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The Newcastle Opening of Term functions will be held this Wednesday, 3 February 2015.

9.30am: Ecumenical Service at Christ Church Cathedral (Robes and Wigs to be worn) 10.30am: Ceremony at the...

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Successful Speakers Series - Lessons in Resilience and Courage: The Road to Achieving Success and Fulfilment’.

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On 9 February 2016 at 5.15 pm The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, seminar room, level 3 (Note change of location from NSW Bar Common Room)

The session will be presented by:

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Final Program North Coast CPD Conference, 13 February 2016 - Deadline early bird registrations: 5 February

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The 2016 CPD Conference on the North Coast will be held at the Ramada Hotel in Ballina on Saturday 13 February from 9 to 5pm.

Speakers - Noel Hutley SC, President & Philip Selth OAM, Executive...

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Program for the Parramatta CPD Conference, 12 March 2016

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The 2016 CPD Conference in Parramatta will be held at the Holiday Inn on Saturday 12 March from 9 to 5pm.

Speakers

  • Noel Hutley SC, President, and Philip Selth OAM, Executive Director
  • The...
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Program for the Orange CPD Conference, 20-21 February 2016

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The 2016 CPD Conference in Orange will be held at the Ex Services Club. Full attendance at this conference will attract 10 CPD points, and will cover the four strands required for the practising...

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Final Program for the Sydney CPD Conference, 19 March 2016

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The 2016 CPD Conference in Sydney will be held at the Hilton on Saturday 19 March from 9 to 5pm.

Speakers

  • Noel Hutley SC, President & Philip Selth OAM, Executive Director
  • The Honourable Justice S...
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Upcoming CLA halfday seminars: Patents & Trade Marks and ADR

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Promoted by the Commercial Law Association

1.30-4.30pm Patents & Trade Marks

Speakers: The Hon Justice Jayne Jagot, Cynthia Cochrane, Jeremy Dobbin, Kim O’Connell • Patent infringement —...

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Local Court Practice Note Crim 1 - Case management of criminal proceedings in the Local Court

The Local Court has released Practice Note Crim 1 - Case management of criminal proceedings in the Local Court.

View the Practice Note.

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BOCSAR update on custody statistics December 2015

The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research had today released its December 2015 quarterly update on custody statistics.

The Report indicates that the NSW adult prison population grew by 12 per cent...

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Yoga classes in the Common Room postponed

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Due to maintenance work being undertaken in the Common Room, the commencement of yoga classes scheduled for next week has been postponed.

Members will be advised of the new commencement date via In...

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Final Program North Coast CPD Conference, 13 February 2016 - Deadline early bird registrations: 5 February

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The 2016 CPD Conference on the North Coast will be held at the Ramada Hotel in Ballina on Saturday 13 February from 9 to 5pm.

Speakers - Noel Hutley SC, President & Philip Selth OAM, Executive...

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The wait is over - BarBooks iPad and iPhone app now available

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Promoted by Bar Books

The wait is over! Download our app : http://apple.co/1TbqP0g We are sticking to our #nyresolution by providing the best product and service to our barristers. Our new app...

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WIRO Seminar and Workshop - 8.30am 12 February 2016

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The third annual Seminar and Workshop presented by the Workers Compensation Independent Review Office (WIRO) will be held on Friday 12 February 2016 at WatervieW in Bicentennial Park from 8.30am to...

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Timor-Leste Judicial System Monitoring Program funding crisis

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Philanthropy

The Judicial System Monitoring Program (JSMP)is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes democracy, human rights and gender equality in Timor-Leste. Since its inception in 2004, JSMP...

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Australia Day Honours

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The following have received Australia Day Honours in the Order of Australia:

His Honour John Henry Pascoe AO CVO was made a Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AC) for...

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Rooms to license in Level Nine Wentworth Chambers annex

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An opportunity has arisen to join Level Nine Wentworth Chambers new annex located on Level 6, 99 Elizabeth Street. This brand new fit out consists of ten new rooms, two of which are available to...

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Final Program North Coast CPD Conference, 13 February 2016 - Deadline early bird registrations: 5 February

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The 2016 CPD Conference on the North Coast will be held at the Ramada Hotel in Ballina on Saturday 13 February from 9 to 5pm.

Speakers - Noel Hutley SC, President & Philip Selth OAM, Executive...

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Program for the Parramatta CPD Conference, 12 March 2016

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The 2016 CPD Conference in Parramatta will be held at the Holiday Inn on Saturday 12 March from 9 to 5pm.

Speakers

  • Noel Hutley SC, President, and Philip Selth OAM, Executive Director
  • The...
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Program for the Orange CPD Conference, 20-21 February 2016 (clone)

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The 2016 CPD Conference in Orange will be held at the Ex Services Club. Full attendance at this conference will attract 10 CPD points, and will cover the four strands required for the practising...

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Program for the Sydney CPD Conference, 19 March 2016

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The 2016 CPD Conference in Sydney will be held at the Hilton on Saturday 19 March from 9 to 5pm.

Speakers

  • Noel Hutley SC, President & Philip Selth OAM, Executive Director
  • The Honourable Justice S...
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Program for the Newcastle CPD Conference, 27 February 2016

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The 2016 CPD Conference in Newcastle will be held at the Novotel in Newcastle Beach on Saturday 27 February from 9 to 5pm.

Speakers - Ms J Lonergan SC and Philip Selth OAM, Executive Director - Ian...

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Applications open for Legal Aid NSW Children’s Criminal Law Panel

The Legal Aid NSW Children’s Criminal Law Panel (the panel) is currently open for new applications and applications for reappointment by current panel members.

Current panel members due for...

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