Inbrief

Protocol at ceremonial sittings

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Members are advised that the existing practice whereby barristers stand during speeches given on behalf of the New South Wales Bar at judicial swearing-in and retirement ceremonies continues to be...

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Accessibility Panel

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Membership of the NSW Bar Association’s Accessibility Panel has now been finalised. Thank you to members for their kind offers of assistance, the Panel has been overwhelmed by members’...

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UK Supreme Court President predicts 50% female bench by 2033

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Diversity

Speaking on Saturday, at the UK Bar Council’s annual conference in London, President Hale stated that the number of female judges in the UK is growing faster than previously expected and...

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2020 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference - Program Release

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The Conference Program for the 2020 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference has now been released.

The 2020 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference will be held at Hilton Hotel, George Street on...

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Sir Frederick Jordan: Fire Under the Frost

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Book launch tonight

The Federation Press cordially invites members to the launch of Sir Frederick Jordan: Fire Under the Frost, by the Hon Keith Mason AC QC on Tuesday, 26 November at 5.15pm for...

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Fundraiser for the Women's and Girls' emergency centre: Head of the Yarra Regatta Saturday 30 November 2019

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Philanthropy

This Saturday, 30 November 2019, David Rayment will be competing in the Head of the Yarra rowing regatta in Melbourne in a coxed eight. He and a number of members in his crew from...

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Room for licence - Third Floor St James' Hall

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A large well-lit internal room is available for licence on Third Floor St James’ Hall due to the owner’s administrative appointment. Suits an established junior. The Floor consists of 2 Silks and...

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

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Tonight

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 data online?

On...

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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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Presenting Evidence of Disadvantage on Sentence: An Introduction to the Bar Book Project

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Thursday, 28 November

On Thursday 28 November, at 5.15 pm, the Criminal Law Committee will host a seminar titled 'Presenting Evidence of Disadvantage on Sentence: An Introduction to the Bar Book...

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2020 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference - Program Release

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The Conference Program for the 2020 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference has now been released.

The 2020 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference will be held at Hilton Hotel, George Street on...

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Sitting arrangements: Christmas New Year Period 2019/2020

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Normal rostered sittings of the Local Court are suspended on and from Monday 23 December 2019. The following sitting arrangements are to occur from Monday 23 December 2019 to Friday 3 January 2020...

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2020 Constitutional Law Conference and Dinner

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Conferences

Registrations are now open for the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law 2020 Constitutional Law Conference, to be held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Friday, 21 February 2020....

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The 36th Great Bar Boat Race

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Wellbeing

The 36th Great Bar Boat Race will be held on Monday, 16 December beginning near Shark Island at 11.00am and finishing at Store Beach. All enquiries should be addressed to Adrian Gruzman on...

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Sir Frederick Jordan: Fire Under the Frost

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Book launch - Tomorrow

The Federation Press cordially invites members to the launch of Sir Frederick Jordan: Fire Under the Frost, by the Hon Keith Mason AC QC on Tuesday, 26 November at 5.15pm for...

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Annual Bench & Bar Tennis day

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The annual Bench & Bar Tennis day will be held on Tuesday 17 December 2019 from 9am. There are 24 spots available. Registration of the players is done, as always, on a first come, first served basis....

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Fundraiser for the Women's and Girls' emergency centre: Head of the Yarra Regatta Saturday 30 November 2019

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Philanthropy

This Saturday, 30 November 2019, David Rayment will be competing in the Head of the Yarra rowing regatta in Melbourne in a coxed eight. He and a number of members in his crew from...

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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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Terrance John Joseph Willis (1952-2019)

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Vale

Terry Willis, barrister at Jack Shand Chambers, died last Friday. Funeral arrangements will be announced when they are confirmed.

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Director, Projects and Practice Development

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Positions Vacant

The NSW Bar Association is recruiting for the position of ‘Director, Projects and Practice Development’. The role is for an initial 2 years full time. The Director will develop...

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Annual Bench & Bar Tennis day

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The annual Bench & Bar Tennis day will be held on Tuesday 17 December 2019 from 9am. There are 24 spots available. Registration of the players is done, as always, on a first come, first served basis....

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Opportunity for Educational Advancement

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Collegiality

The NSW Bar Association’s Education Committee and New Barristers’ Committee are seeking volunteers to assist in the review and update of the Bar Practice Course reading materials....

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2020 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference - Program Release

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The Conference Program for the 2020 Personal Injury/Common Law Conference has now been released.

The 2020 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference will be held at Hilton Hotel, George Street on...

Read more >

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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Presenting Evidence of Disadvantage on Sentence: An Introduction to the Bar Book Project

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Thursday, 28 November

On Thursday 28 November, at 5.15 pm, the Criminal Law Committee will host a seminar titled 'Presenting Evidence of Disadvantage on Sentence: An Introduction to the Bar Book...

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