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Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) - tomorrow

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Inform. Engage. Inspire.

Following last year's success, the Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession (FLIP) Conference and Innovation Dinner returns in 2019 to host more than 50 Australian and...

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Learned Friends Conference - Seville/Lisbon

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Conferences

In August 2019 (19 – 26 August) Learned Friends is holding a Conference in Seville/Lisbon. Speakers include Judge Dina Yehia SC, Peter Cummings SC, Suzanne Christie SC and Kim...

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UNSW 2019 Mason Conversation with the Hon Michael McHugh AC QC

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Presented by the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, UNSW, the 2019 Mason Conversation features The Honourable Michael McHugh AC QC in conversation with Professor George Williams AO.

The Mason...

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2019 Industrial Bar social function

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Collegiality

Members are cordially invited to the 2019 Industrial Bar social drinks function.

The event has been organised by the Industrial Employment Health & Safety Committee which assists Bar...

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A Magnitsky Act for Australia – Human rights bombshell or Frankenstein’s monster?

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Don’t miss this important Thought Leadership topic brought to you by the Law Society of NSW. Join an expert panel on 5 August 2019 as they explore the justification, impact and troubling origin of...

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Class actions and law reform

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Continuing Professional Development

The next Commercial Law Section CPD seminar will be held on ** Wednesday 31 July 2019** at 5.15pm in the Bar Association Common Room.

The seminar presented by...

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Tonight: A litigator’s guide to electronic evidence

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Tuesday, July 23 2019, NSW Bar Association Common Room

On Tuesday 23 July, at 5.15pm, Clinton Towers CA CISA, Director, Access Forensics will present a seminar titled 'A litigator’s guide to...

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Improving Arbitration Procedure: Tips and Traps for an Efficient Process

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31 July 2019

You are invited to attend a stimulating panel discussion on tips and trips for improving arbitration proceedings so that it is a more time and cost efficient process. In particular, the...

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2019 CIArb Australia Accelerated Route Towards Membership (ARF) course 24 – 25 August 2019

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Providing a fast-track route towards Membership through the CIArb International Arbitration Pathway, the course has been designed for busy, legally qualified professionals who have some unassessed...

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Council of Law Reporting for NSW 50th anniversary writing competition

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Since its incorporation pursuant to the Council of Law Reporting Act (1969) the Council of Law Reporting for NSW has been publishing the authorised law reports of NSW.

To commemorate its 50th...

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Female Law Students Open Day

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Inclusion and Diversity

The Bar Association seeks volunteers to assist in running the Female Law Students Open Day on the morning of Friday, 16 August 2019. Volunteers are needed to take groups of...

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The Hon David Anthony Hunt AO QC (1935-2019)

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Vale

The Honorable David Hunt, former barrister, chief judge of the Common Law Division and judge of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the...

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James Henry Staunton AO CBE QC (1922-2019)

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Vale

James Henry Staunton CBE AO QC former barrister and chief judge of the District Court of NSW from 1972 to 1994 died on 21 July 2019. Members will be advised of funeral arrangements as soon as...

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Recognition in keeping with the Constitution: A worthwhile project

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Law reform and public affairs

The Hon Murray Gleeson AM QC last night delivered a paper concerning Constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians through the provision of a Voice to...

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Bill Grant OAM Access to Justice Oration

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Thursday, 22 August 2019

Join the Law Society of NSW and the Honourable Bob Debus AM in celebrating the incredible life and legacy of Bill Grant OAM, secretary-general of the Law Council from...

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2019 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture

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The 2019 Maurice Byers lecture will be given by the Hon Justice Walter Sofronoff, president of the Queensland Court of Appeal, on "The Constitutional Significance of the Barrister in Australia". The...

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Opinion Pieces from the President of the Law Council of Australia

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The President of the Law Council of Australia, Arthur Moses SC has this week published two opinion pieces in the Australian and Australasian Lawyer.

The first piece was published on 16 July 2019 and...

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Public Defender vacancies

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The Attorney General is seeking applications for three Public Defender positions based in Sydney (Campbelltown/Penrith), Dubbo and Wagga Wagga. To apply go to iworkfor.nsw.gov.au and select the...

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Nauru 19 CPD Day

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When: Saturday 27 July 9am-5pm. Lunch included.

Where: Maritime Union of Australia, Unit 3/365-375 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000

Cost: $120. Ticket proceeds go to supporting the pro bono legal team...

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Family Law Reform must be consultative, considered and coherent

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Media Release

The President Tim Game SC has today published a media release, available here, calling for further consideration and consultation on the Federal Government’s proposals regarding the...

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Bar FC beaten 1-0

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Wellbeing

A result today that probably fairly reflected the match that was played. With an opposition that had some nice ball players in the middle of the park and the benefit of young legs, Bar FC...

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2019 CIArb Australia Accelerated Route Towards Membership (ARF) course 24 – 25 August 2019

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Providing a fast-track route towards Membership through the CIArb International Arbitration Pathway, the course has been designed for busy, legally qualified professionals who have some unassessed...

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Public consultation re proposed new rules regarding practice administration

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The Legal Services Council (LSC) invites public comment on the draft Legal Profession Uniform Amendment (Miscellaneous) Rule 2019 (Draft Rule) in accordance with s 425 of the Uniform Law (UL). As...

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2019 Industrial Bar social function

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Collegiality

Members are cordially invited to the 2019 Industrial Bar social drinks function.

The event has been organised by the Industrial Employment Health & Safety Committee which assists Bar...

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