Inbrief

Are your cases traumatising you?

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For the diary

Many barristers regularly deal in their professional lives with distressing subject-matter: murder, sexual assault, catastrophic injuries, mental illness, the abuse of children and...

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Director of Public Prosecutions

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Positions vacant

The New South Wales Attorney General is seeking applications from senior lawyers for the role of Director of Public Prosecutions for a non-renewable fixed term of up to ten years.

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STEP Australia National Trusts and Estates Conference 2021

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The STEP Australia 2021 Conference will be held at a luxury Sydney hotel, the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel, commencing with welcome drink’s on the evening of Thursday 29 July 2021, followed...

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STEP Australia National Trusts and Estates Conference 2021

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The STEP Australia 2021 Conference will be held at a luxury Sydney hotel, the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, commencing with welcome drinks on the evening of Thursday 29 July 2021, followed by two...

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Australian Academy of Law: Notice of Annual Essay Prize 2021

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The Australian Academy of Law is pleased to announce the offering of its Annual Essay Prize for 2021.

This year, eligibility to submit an essay is broadened by reverting to the original entry rules...

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Call for volunteers for Sydney University Law Society Queer Mentoring Program

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The Sydney University Law Society (SULS) is calling for expressions of interest from LGBTQIA+ Barristers to participate in the SULS 2021 Queer Mentoring Program.

The Program is a forum for mentors...

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2021 flu vaccinations close this Thursday

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Wellbeing

The New South Wales Bar Association's Wellbeing Committee has organised for members to receive the 2021 Quadrivalent influenza vaccine on Thursday, 8 April 2021, between 4.00pm and 6.00pm...

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Tonight: Recent Issues in Insurance Law

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Webinar - Wednesday 31 March 2021

The Commercial Law Section is pleased to present "Recent Issues in Insurance Law."

The webinar, presented by Stuart Donaldson SC, Ed Muston SC, and Anne Horvath,...

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Advocacy Skills Workshop

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The Australian Advocacy Institute - April 2021

The New South Wales Bar Association is pleased to advise members that registrations are now open for the 2021 Advocacy Skills workshop. The workshop,...

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Mentoring Program 2021 - Applications Open

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Calling Interested Mentors and Mentees!

Since 2014 the New South Wales Bar Association has offered junior barristers in their second year at the bar an opportunity to receive guidance and support...

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Director of Public Prosecutions

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The New South Wales Attorney General is seeking applications from senior lawyers for the role of Director of Public Prosecutions for a non-renewable fixed term of up to ten years.

The Director of...

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Seeking: Part-Time Employment Opportunity for a First Nations Law Student

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Are you a Criminal Barrister?

Do you need some clerical and administrative or research assistance to run your practice?

If the answers are yes - why not employ a First Nations law student?

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The Border Closures Case: What does s 92 mean now? - Online Seminar 5.15pm, Wednesday 7 April 2021

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Please join us for an upcoming online seminar on s 92 of the Constitution, hosted by the Queensland Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law in partnership with the Bar Association...

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Life Membership for the Hon Justice Stephen Gageler AC

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At its meeting of 25 March 2021, the Bar Council resolved by acclamation to award life membership of the New South Wales Bar Association to the Honourable Justice Stephen Gageler AC for exceptional...

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Advocacy Skills Workshop

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The Australian Advocacy Institute - April 2021

The New South Wales Bar Association is pleased to advise members that registrations are now open for the 2021 Advocacy Skills workshop. The workshop,...

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Holder of Trust Money Accounts: External Examiners Report

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A reminder that holders of trust money accounts who have received fees in advance for the reporting period 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021 need to submit an External Examiner’s Report. A copy of the...

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Mentoring Program 2021 - Applications Open

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Calling Interested Mentors and Mentees!

Since 2014 the New South Wales Bar Association has offered junior barristers in their second year at the bar an opportunity to receive guidance and support...

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Disabled Australian Lawyers Association

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The recently launched Disabled Australian Lawyers Association (DALA) is a national association advocating for greater representation and inclusion of people with a disability in the legal profession.... Read more >

Muslim Legal Network (NSW) - NSW Ramadan Iftar Dinner 2021 - 29 April 2021

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The Muslim Legal Network (NSW) is once again hosting its Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner. The Iftar dinner is being held during the Islamic lunar month of Ramadan, a month in which Muslims fast from dawn...

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CPD Online

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The CPD year ends on the 31st March. If you are missing a CPD point (or two), then CPD online can assist.

Many New South Wales Bar Association seminars are online. If a paper or PowerPoint...

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Release of the revised ODPP Guidelines

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The Director of Public Prosecutions, Lloyd Babb SC, has released revised Prosecution Guidelines. The Prosecution Guidelines were settled following extensive consultations with key stakeholders within...

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Recent Issues in Insurance Law

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Webinar - Wednesday 31 March 2021

The Commercial Law Section is pleased to present "Recent Issues in Insurance Law."

The webinar, presented by Stuart Donaldson SC, Ed Muston SC, and Anne Horvath,...

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Next meeting of the Bar Book Club postponed until Tuesday 6 April

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The next meeting of the Bar Book Club will now be held on Tuesday 6 April 2021 at 5.30pm in the Bar Library. The book is Summerwater by Sarah Moss.

Any questions, please email library@nswbar.asn.au

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NSW Court of Appeal - Latest Decisions of Interest Bulletin

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The latest edition of the Court of Appeal’s Decisions of Interest Bulletin is now available on the Judicial Commission of NSW website here.

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Recent Issues in Insurance Law

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Webinar - Wednesday 31 March 2021

The Commercial Law Section is pleased to present "Recent Issues in Insurance Law."

The webinar, presented by Stuart Donaldson SC, Ed Muston SC, and Anne Horvath,...

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