Inbrief

Coming up in CPD in August

Monday, August 06 2018 - 'Mindfulness Meditation'

Presented by Dr Chien Hoong Gooi, Chris O’Donnell SC, Nick Poynder, Michelle Yu & Theresa Baw. Chaired by Kylie Nomchong SC. Learn more here. This...

Get behind the NSW Bar team in the City to Surf

Philanthropy

The City2Surf will soon be upon us. Seven barristers, including Bar Association President Arthur Moses SC, have entered the 2018 Sun-Herald City to Surf on Sunday, 12 August 2018 to...

Bar FC resume Domain Soccer League competition

Wellbeing

It is sometimes said that football is a game of two halves. Today’s game certainly showed the truth behind that sentiment.

During a dominant first half, three excellent first half team...

Women Lawyers' panel discussion on Law and Technology - Tonight

Register now for the Women Lawyers panel discussion on "Law and Technology" at Lander & Rogers tonight between 5.30-7.30. At this event, panellists will unravel some of the big issues facing telcos,...

Tonight: overcoming financial barriers to access to justice

The Australian Academy of Law invites members to the second in its series of public debates on Access to Justice on Thursday, 26 July 2018 from 5.00pm to 6.30pm in the Banco Court. "Overcoming...

A wild saga of kidnapping and crime - just another evening at the Bar Book Club

Wellbeing

The next meeting of the Book Club is scheduled for 31 July 2018 at 6.00pm in the Bar Library. The book is American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty...

Peter James Phelan (1934-2018)

Vale

The Hon Peter Phelan, former judge of the District Court and barrister on 10th Floor Wentworth Chambers, died yesterday. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as they are...

Coming up in CPD next week

Tuesday, July 31 2018 - 'Paperless trials in the Land and Environment Court'

Presented by Ian Hemmings SC of Martin Place Chambers. Learn more here.

For a full list of current CPD events please...

New AAT Migration and Refugee Division fact sheets

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has published new fact sheets for individuals applying to the Migration and Refugee Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and preparing for a review. For...

Reminder: applications for appointment as senior counsel close on Monday 30 July

Senior counsel 2018

President Arthur Moses SC has invited applications for appointment as senior counsel for 2018. Applications must be completed online. The deadline for applications is Monday, 30...

Ethics and the ADR Practitioner at the ADR Masterclass 2018

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Announcing that Dr Simon Longstaff AO, Executive Director of the Ethics Centre, will join an experienced panel of ADR Barristers, chaired by Mary Walker, at the ADR...

Positions vacant at the District Court

Appointments

The NSW Government is calling for applications for appointment to the District Court. For more information, or to apply, visit iworkfor.nsw.gov.au

The ALPMA Summit 2018 - Invitation to participate

Registrations for the Australasian Legal Practice Management Association Summit 2018 are now open. The theme for this years summit is Shaping the future firm - it starts with you and is being held...

Training on Reforms to Sentencing Laws

The NSW Government has passed legislation that will substantially reform sentencing laws. The laws are planned to commence on Monday, 24 September 2018. Legal Aid NSW is providing free training on...

2018 Industrial Bar Drinks

Collegiality

The Industrial Employment Health and Safety Committee was established earlier this year. The Committee’s role is to assist the Bar Council on industrial employment health and safety...

National Family Law Conference - Early Bird ends this Friday 27 July

Early bird rates for the 18th National Family Law Conference end this Friday 27 July. This rate won't be extended.

The National Family Law Conference will be held from 2-5 October 2018 at the...

Making ADR Work in a #fakenews World

Don’t miss Gold Walkley award-winning journalist and lawyer Richard Ackland AM at the ADR Masterclass 2018, joining Garry McGrath SC to share their thoughts on making ADR work in a #fakenews world....

Save the date: Litigation Funding Seminar

On Thursday 9 August, the Commercial Law Section will be hosting a lunchtime seminar on litigation funding.

The speaker will be Craig Arnott, Managing Director at Burford Capital. The event chair...

Coming up in CPD tonight

Tuesday, July 24 2018 - 'Lodin v Lodin - The lessons learnt' Presented by Philip Carr, and chaired by Lindsay Ellison SC. Learn more here.

For a full list of current CPD events please click here.

President of the Mental Health Review Tribunal

Position vacant

The minister for mental health invites expressions of interest from qualified persons for appointment as the full-time president of the Mental Health Review Tribunal under the Mental...

Coming Soon - Great new member benefits program

Member services and benefits

New South Wales Bar Association has recently partnered with Member Advantage, a leading provider of member benefit programs, to expand on the range of benefits you can...

Appellate Advocacy workshop

Professional development

Registrations are now open for the Excellence in Appellate Advocacy workshop in Brisbane on 7-9 September 2018. This three-day, non residential workshop is limited to 24...

Mindfulness Meditation CPD

Wellbeing

On Monday 6 August at 5.15pm will be Chaired by Kylie Nomchong SC

The practice of mindfulness meditation leads to greater steadiness and clarity of the mind, and is a skill which everyone...

The 2018 Common Law Drinks

Collegiality

The Common Law Committee & the president of the Bar Association would like to invite all NSW Bar Members to the 2018 Common Law Drinks to be held in the Cocktail Lounge of the Edinburgh...

rise2018. Early Bird Period extended to 27 July 2018

Conferences

Have you registered? rise2018 National Conference early-bird registration prices have been extended to 27 July. Register now for expert opinions and inspiring addresses, led by the Chief...