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2021 CIArb Australia Accelerated Route to Membership course

The 2021 Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Australia) Accelerated Route to Membership course will be delivered virtually on Saturday, 13 March and Monday, 15 March 2021.

Registrations are now...

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Member benefits

Buying a new car can be a frustrating and time-consuming process, so Member Advantage has partnered with MotorBuys to make the process simpler. MotorBuys gives you the tools to get...

Law Term Service at St James Church - 3 Feb 21 at 9:30am

The Commencement of Law Term Service at St James’ Church, King Street, Sydney will proceed tomorrow, 3 February 2021, at 9:30am.

A space for robing will be available in the crypt, if required.

In Memory of Simon Gregory - Fundraising Car Rally for Cancer Council Research Australia

Kim Walker, the brother-in-law of the late Simon Gregory, is participating in his memory in a Car Rally, which is the major fund raising source for Cancer Council Research Australia. This rally is...

ACICA Seminar - Current developments in international arbitration law and practice in the South Pacific

You are warmly invited to join the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) for an event focused on exploring current developments in international arbitration law and...

Applications now open: Access to Justice Innovation Fund

Applications are now open for the Access to Justice Innovation Fund. The $1 million fund from the NSW State Government supports innovative ideas to improve or enhance access to justice in NSW. Grants...

Leadership at the Bar

Practice Management Essentials Webinar Series - Module 4

How often do you carve out the time and headspace to work on your career – not just in your career? As a junior barrister, how do you look...

Client Relationships & how to stand out from your peers

Last chance to register - Module 3

Compared to many other professionals, barristers face some unique challenges; the legal requirement to practise as sole practitioners, practical client matters,...

Online Event: Regulatory Enforcement of Directors’ Obligations - Monday 22 February 2021 5pm – 6.45pm

The Australian Academy of Law is holding an online event "Regulatory Enforcement of Directors’ Obligations" on Monday 22 February 2021 5pm – 6.45pm, which is being held in conjunction with the...

Public Defenders' annual criminal law conference

The Public Defenders’ annual criminal law conference will be presented this year as a virtual event due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. The conference presentations will be live-streamed on...

Workers Compensation Commission and Dispute Resolution Services System Shutdowns

The new Personal Injury Commission will commence operation on 1 March this year, combining the current Workers Compensation Commission and SIRA’s Dispute Resolution Service into a single tribunal....

2021 CIArb Australia Accelerated Route to Membership course

The 2021 Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Australia) Accelerated Route to Membership course will be delivered virtually on Saturday, 13 March and Monday, 15 March 2021.

Registrations are now...

Vale the Hon Henric Nicholas QC (1941 – 2021)

The Hon William Henric Nicholas QC, a former member of the NSW Bar Association and Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales passed away on Sunday 24 January 2021.

His Honour came to the Bar in...

Vale Priscilla Flemming QC (1942– 2021)

Priscilla Flemming QC, a former member of the NSW Bar Association and the first woman at the private bar to be appointed as Queens Counsel, passed away on Sunday, 3 January 2021.

Mrs Flemming came...

Australia Day Honours

Bret Walker SC, a member of the New South Wales Bar Association, was made an officer of the Order of Australia in the General Division (AO) in the 2021 Australia Day Honours for distinguished service...

Services to mark the Commencement of the 2021 Law Year

The following services will be held to mark the commencement of the 2021 Law Year:

• Coptic Orthodox Divine Liturgy - 6pm, Monday, 8 February 2021, St George’s Cathedral, 1-3a Bowral Street,...

Support Craig Lambert in the Sydney 1km Ocean Swim 2021

Barrister Craig Lambert of Sixth Floor Windeyer Chambers is currently training with the Can Too Foundation for the Sydney 1km Ocean Swim 2021 to help fund lifesaving Aussie cancer research. The...

NSWBA and AAI Train the Trainer Workshop

Continuing Professional Development

The New South Wales Bar Association's Professional Development Department is looking for Advocacy Coaches to assist twice yearly with the Bar Practice Course....

Expressions of interest sought from Senior Counsel - appointment as prescribed authority under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979

The Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department is seeking expressions of interest from Senior Counsel for appointment as a ‘prescribed authority’ under section 34AD of the Australian Security...

Law Council calls on government to Raise the Age

Last night’s call by 31 countries meeting at the United Nations Universal Periodic Review that Australia raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility, is a stark reminder that Australia is...

Health and wellbeing - new year's resolutions for 2021

Eat, Sleep, Move

The Wellbeing Committee has your new year's resolutions all sorted. Following the success of 'Nutrition and Healthy Eating in 2021', the Wellbeing Committee has organised the next...

Commencement of the 2021 Law Year - Red Mass at St Mary's Cathedral and St Patrick's Cathedral Parramatta

Members are advised of the following details for the Commencement of Law Term services for 2021:-

2021 Red Mass Sydney

Time & Date: 9 am Friday 5 February 2021

Venue: St Mary’s...

Ceremonial Sitting to Mark the Retirement of the Honourable Justice Virginia Bell AC

A short ceremonial sitting to mark the retirement of the Hon Justice Bell AC from the High Court of Australia will be held on Friday 12 February 2021 at 9:15am in the Court’s Sydney courtroom,...

Court of Appeal Decisions of Interest Bulletin

Practice support

The NSW Court of Appeal has published its latest Decisions of Interest Bulletin on the Court of Appeal website. Learn more here.

New South Wales Bar Association Office Closure Over Christmas - New Year

The New South Wales Bar Association office reopened on Monday 11 January. For the rest of January the reception desk at the offices of the Bar Association will be open for four days a week (excluding...