Inbrief
AAWJ - Invitation to attend a screening of the movie The Judge
The Australian Association of Women Judges invites you to attend a screening of the movie The Judge, which follows one of the first female judges to serve in an Islamic court of law. It has been...
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BarADR Mediation Accreditation
Now open
The Bar Association, through the ADR Committee, invites members to apply for mediator accreditation under the National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS).
Applications are now open and...
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Applications for membership of committees for 2019-20
Governance
Applications for membership of Bar Association Committees for 2019-20 are now open. The deadline for expressions of interest is 5.00pm Friday, 1 June 2019. More information on how to...
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15 Bobber- The Hon Justice Andrew Bell & The Hon Justice Angus Stewart
Collegiality
Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for the The Hon Justice Bell & The Hon Justice Stewart celebrating their recent appointments. The celebration will...
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Legal Aid NSW Indictable Criminal Law Barrister Panel – Applications due by 31 May 2019
Legal Aid NSW has established an Indictable Criminal Law Barrister Panel. The Panel has been reopened for applications by new applicants. All applications for appointment to the panel must be...
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Workers Compensation Commission online lodgement portal
The Workers Compensation Commission has launched an online lodgement portal to provide parties and their legal representatives with instant access to lodge, view and track the progress of their...
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Bar FC winners again
Wellbeing
Bar FC defeated Reserve Bank B 2-0 on Thursday 2 May 2019 in the Domain Soccer League. Their win sees the team continue its fine form and cement top position in the competition.
Some...
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Legal Aid News
The May edition of the Legal Aid news is now available here.
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Crown Prosecutor Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Positions Vacant
The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as Crown Prosecutors under the Crown Prosecutors Act 1986 for a fixed term of up to seven years...
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Katrina Dawson Award - first recipient for 2019 is Naomi Wootton
Diversity
The Bar Association is delighted to announce that Naomi Wootton is the first recipient of the Katrina Dawson Award for 2019. Naomi is currently employed as Associate to the Hon Justice...
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Australian & New Zealand Bar Associations Joint Conference
Expressions of interest Closing Soon
Submit your EOI today to gain VIP access to pre-launch registration and accommodation.
Join us in New Zealand for the Australian Bar Association and the New...
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Ruth McColl AO SC elected chair of ADRAC
Appointments
The Council of the Australian Dispute Resolution Advisory Council (ADRAC) is delighted to announce that Ruth McColl AO SC has been elected the new chair of ADRAC on and from 18 April...
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NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards
Nominations now open
The NSW Women Lawyers Achievement Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of outstanding women lawyers, mentors and firms that have achieved excellence in their area of...
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CPD Tonight: Practice Opportunities in International Commercial Arbitration
Continuing Professional Development
The next Commercial Law Section CPD seminar will be held on ** Wednesday 1 May 2019** at 5.15pm in the Bar Association Common Room. Details are as follows:
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BarADR Mediation Accreditation
Now open
The Bar Association, through the ADR Committee, invites members to apply for mediator accreditation under the National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS).
Applications are now open and...
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Australian & New Zealand Bar Associations Joint Conference
Expressions of interest - Last days
Submit your EOI today to gain VIP access to pre-launch registration and accommodation.
Join us in New Zealand for the Australian Bar Association and the New...
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Convergence 2019: The world class conference for litigators
Singapore 11-12 July 2019
Early Bird Pricing Closes 8 May 2019: do not miss out!
REGISTER NOW
Register today to gain access to some of the best minds in law. Topics include:
- Working with...
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Practice Opportunities in International Commercial Arbitration
Continuing Professional Development
The next Commercial Law Section CPD seminar will be held on ** Wednesday 1 May 2019** at 5.15pm in the Bar Association Common Room. Details are as follows:
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BarCare: confidential consultation, counselling and care
Wellbeing
BarCare is an independent, professional counselling service, which helps members of the Bar Association to manage emotional and stress-related problems, such as marital breakdown, drug or...
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Law Council Update
Law reform and public affairs
The Law Council has published its fortnightly Update, which features stories on the LCA's support for Change the Record's Independent Indigenous Legal Assistance...
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Inclusion and Diversity at the NSW Bar - Note #2
The Diversity & Equality Committee of the New South Wales Bar Association last met on Wednesday, 10 April 2019. At the meeting, we had a guest, Zaahir Edries of the Muslim Legal Network attend and...
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Lord Chief Justice - Kingdom of Tonga
Notice of judicial vacancy
The Judicial Appointments and Discipline Panel, established by the Constitution of the Kingdom of Tonga, makes recommendations to the King in Privy Council on the...
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Law Council scholarships
The Business Law Section of the Law Council of Australia offers three scholarships to junior lawyers (no more than four years' experience) in the fields of taxation, competition and corporations law....
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2019 CLANT Bali Conference
Conferences
The Criminal Lawyers Association of the Northern Territory (CLANT) will host its 17th biennial criminal law conference on 22 to 29 June 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Sanur (formerly The Bali...
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Practice Opportunities in International Commercial Arbitration
Continuing Professional Development
The next Commercial Law Section CPD seminar will be held on ** Wednesday 1 May 2019** at 5.15pm in the Bar Association Common Room. Details are as follows:
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