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Are your cases traumatising you?  

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Understanding and managing vicarious trauma

What is vicarious trauma? How can you minimise its impact? Robyn Bradey, an accredited mental health social worker, will present "Are your cases...

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Room for Sale - Lachlan Macquarie Chambers, Parramatta

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A fully furnished room at Lachlan Macquarie Chambers in Parramatta, with private courtyard, plus built in book case and cupboards has recently been made available for sale. Room is 15 square metres....

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12th Floor Wentworth Selborne Chambers are seeking expressions of interest for the position of Head Clerk

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Recognised as a leading set of chambers in New South Wales, with over 55 members including 16 Senior Counsel, its barristers practise nationally and internationally in a broad range of areas and...

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Room for sale on Ninth Floor Selborne

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A single room on Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers, with Phillip Street frontage, has recently been made available for sale (3,000 shares in Counsel’s Chambers Ltd). For further information regarding...

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Cyber Security, Privacy and Technology - how to protect your data as a barrister

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Tuesday 26 November 2019

Are you a barrister who uses Dropbox to store your client’s files? Do you know your legal and ethical obligations when it comes to protecting confidential information and...

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NSW Bar Advocacy Training

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The New South Wales Bar Association is pleased to confirm that 32 members of the NSW Bar will participate this weekend in an Advocacy Skills workshop designed for barristers of 3-5 years seniority....

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The Forbes Society presents - two lectures in legal history

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Part One - Tonight

A lecture co-sponsored by the Forbes Society and the Selden Society, to be given by the Hon John Bryson QC titled "Henry VIII’s Will and the Politics of Succession" will be held...

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The Prorogation Case: Judicial Review in the Age of Brexit

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NSW Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law is presenting a seminar on The Prorogation Case: Judicial Review in the Age of Brexit.

Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2019 Time:...

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ACICA launch Australian Arbitration Survey

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ACICA has launched the Australian Arbitration Survey to gather empirical evidence from practitioners as to what works in arbitration and what can be improved on. The survey will assist by,...

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Room for sale on Ninth Floor Selborne

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A single room on Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers, with Phillip Street frontage, has recently been made available for sale (3,000 shares in Counsel’s Chambers Ltd). For further information regarding...

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External Room for Licence - Ada Evans Chambers - HOLD FOR 25/11

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An external room is available to licence at Ada Evans Chambers. The room is approximately 16 square metres, furnished and with two large panel windows. Floor fees are $1,400 per month (+ GST), plus...

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Why “radical” is not a dirty word in family law reform

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The President of the Law Council of Australia recently gave a speech to the Law Society of Newcastle which delivered on Friday 1 November 2019.

To view a copy of the transcript, please click here.

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UNSW Law Hal Wootten Lecture 2019

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Honourable Dr. Justice Chandrachud, Supreme Court of India will deliver the 2019 Hal Wotten Lecture at 6.00pm on Wednesday, 4 December at UNSW’s Kensington Campus. Registration is essential, the...

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Can Too Foundation - 1klm Ocean Swim 2020

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Craig Lambert, Barrister of 6th Floor Windeyer Chambers is in training with Can Too Foundation for Sydney 1klm Ocean Swim 2020 to help fund lifesaving Aussie cancer research.

Craig currently has...

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Fundraiser for the Indigenous Barristers Trust - The Mum Shirl Fund

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Philanthropy

The First Nations Committee will host a fundraiser on 20 November from 5.00pm at the Public Defenders Chambers, 23/1 Oxford Street. Try some bush tucker food and drinks by First...

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The Forbes Society presents - two lectures in legal history

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First Lecture Tomorrow

A lecture co-sponsored by the Forbes Society and the Selden Society, to be given by the Hon John Bryson QC titled "Henry VIII’s Will and the Politics of Succession" will be...

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New South Wales Bar Association - office hours tomorrow, 5 November 2019

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The Bar Association's office will close at 3.30 pm tomorrow.

The office will reopen at the usual time of 8.30 am the following day, Wednesday 6 November.

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2020 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference

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Continuing Professional Development

Registrations are OPEN for the 2020 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference, which will be held at the Hilton Hotel, George Street on Saturday 14 March 2020.

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Cross-Examination of perpetrators and victims of family violence.

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Monday, 11 November 2019 AND Monday, 18 November

On 11 September 2019, s 102NA of the Family Law Act 1975 commenced operation. The new amendment is intended to provide protection to victims of...

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Cross-Examination of perpetrators and victims of family violence.

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Monday, 11 November 2019 AND Monday, 18 November

On 11 September 2019, s 102NA of the Family Law Act 1975 commenced operation. The new amendment is intended to provide protection to victims of...

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2019 Bar Council Annual General Meeting

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Governance

The Annual General Meeting will be held on 7 November 2019 at 5.00pm in the Common Room of the New South Wales Bar Association, Lower Ground Floor, Selborne Chambers, 174-180 Phillip...

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Room for sale on Ninth Floor Selborne

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A single room on Ninth Floor Selborne Chambers, with Phillip Street frontage, has recently been made available for sale (3,000 shares in Counsel’s Chambers Ltd). For further information regarding...

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Short Term Licence opportunity - 13th Floor St James Hall

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A room has become available for licence for six months on Level 14 of chambers. The room is fitted out with quality shelving and a robing cupboard. The room is 14.0m2 and is located next to Senior...

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WLA releases Leading Practice Guide 2019-20

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Diversity

WLANSW today released its 7th Law Firm Comparison report showing that promotion of women to partnership is slowly improving but is erratic. The number of law firms with 30-40 per cent...

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Toongabbie Legal Centre - 12th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner, Saturday, 16 November 2019

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The Toongabbie Legal Centre will be holding its 12th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner on Saturday 16 November 2019 from 6pm in Bowman Hall, Campbell Street, Blacktown. The Chief Guest on the...

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