Inbrief
Farewell Ceremony for the Hon TF Bathurst AC
The farewell ceremony to mark the retirement of the Hon TF Bathurst AC, Chief Justice of NSW, will be held in the Banco Court on Monday, 28 February at 9.15am. The ceremony will be streamed live on...
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Swearing in Ceremony for Chief Justice Andrew Bell
The swearing-in ceremony to mark the appointment of Justice Andrew Bell as Chief Justice of New South Wales will be held in Banco Court on Monday, 7 March 2022 at 9.15am.
For the members who would...
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Warning: suspicious emails
Practice support
It has come to the attention of the Bar Association that some members have received an email, which purports to be from Michael McHugh SC, asking for their assistance.
This is a...
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AAL Seminar on Judging
The Australian Academy of Law will hold an online public seminar titled: "Senior trial judges from England and Australia speak about judging". The seminar will be held on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 at...
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Tonight: The Administrative Trappings of Barristers
Safe Place tonight
At this time of the year, a lot of barristers are busy satisfying their CPD requirements and submitting their tax as deadlines loom at end of March.
Practical and efficient...
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Farewell Ceremony for JUSTICE MCCALLUM
Streaming Link
Please click here to access the streaming link for the Justice McCallum farewell ceremony beginning at 9:15am today.
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Commercial Law Association Upcoming Events
March Lunchtime Seminars
The Commercial Law Association has a variety of quick and informative seminars on the following dates:
- On 4 March 2022, Robert Angyal SC will discuss ‘The ethical...
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COVID-19: Information for Attending Court
Practice support: COVID-19
The New South Wales Bar Association’s publication, COVID-19: Information for Attending Court was updated on 24 February 2022 with an announcement from the Supreme Court...
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Law Society Mentoring
Can you spare one hour a month to be a mentor?
The Law Society of NSW is seeking experienced barristers to participate in their new Mentoring Program for an hour, once a month, from March until...
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Update to Supreme Court COVID Protocols
Bail List Hearings
Effective from Tuesday, 1 March 2022, Bail List hearings will proceed by way of live hearing with legal practitioners appearing in person unless the presiding judge determines...
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Room for sale in Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
Practice support
Lachlan Macquarie Chambers has a well-appointed room for sale. The room is located on the ground floor, near all amenities and the Clerk.
The room can be purchased unfurnished...
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Commercial Law Association - Upcoming Half-day Seminar
The Evolving Class Actions Landscape in Australia
The Commercial Law Association presents 'The Evolving Class Actions in Landscape in Australia' on Friday, 18 March 2022. The seminar will cover...
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District Court and DDT COVID-19 update
Practice support: COVID-19
The District Court has issued an update to its COVID-related court practices, which applies to all District Court venues and the Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW from Monday,...
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2021 Silk Donations
Philanthropy
It is a long-standing tradition at the Bar for senior counsel appointees to donate to charities. The silks of 2021 have agreed to donate a total of $102,000, distributed between three...
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2022 Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon
Wellbeing
The Wellbeing Committee is delighted to announce the NSW Bar's participation in the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon, which will be held on Sunday, 15 May 2022. The race starts at...
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Request for barristers to judge the Senior Mooting Competition at UNSW
Mooting
The Senior Mooting Competition is open to law students in their third year or above at UNSW. The Competition Directors are requesting the assistance of barristers to volunteer as judges in...
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Women Lawyers Association of NSW - 2022 Award and Gala Dinner
The Women Lawyers Association of NSW is inviting all members to their Award and Gala Dinner on Friday, 11 March 2022 at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park to celebrate the 2021 award winners, with...
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2022 Sydney CPD Conference
Limited in Person Tickets Remaining
The 2022 Sydney Regional Conference will be held on Saturday 5, March at the Hyatt Regency Sydney. The conference will run from 9:00am - 5:00pm with full...
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Tomorrow: Pro Bono. Who Benefits? A seminar on accepting briefs on a pro bono basis.
Webinar - Thursday, 24 February 2022
The NSW Bar Association Practice Development Committee is delighted to host "Pro Bono. Who Benefits? A seminar on accepting briefs on a pro bono basis".
Join...
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2022 Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon
The Wellbeing Committee is delighted to announce the NSW Bar's participation in the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon, which will be held on Sunday, 15 May 2022. The race starts at 6.30am on...
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Bar Bushwalks Return
The Bar Bushwalks are back! The Wellbeing Committee has a new programme for the Bar Bushwalks in 2022.
Sunday, 6 March 2022 at Convict Trail, Wiseman’s Ferry
Sunday, 1 May 2022 at Jerusalem Bay...
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Tomorrow: Practice Management – Costs and Fees
Webinar - Wednesday, 23 February 2022
On Wednesday, 23 February 2022 join Robert Newlinds SC, Janet McDonald and Karen Petch for session 2 of the Practice Management – By Barristers for Barristers...
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2022 Regional Conference Series
Continuing Professional Development
Registrations are still OPEN for the Sydney, Orange and Newcastle Conferences. The conferences are run by registration only, and places in each conference are...
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Native Title Defences in Fishing Prosecutions
Webinar - Wednesday 9 March 2022
The First Nations' Committee of the NSW Bar Association is pleased to present a CPD on 'Native Title Defences in Fishing Prosecutions' on Wednesday, 9 March...
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Queensland Parliamentary Service - Human Rights Advisory Panel
Position Vacant
The Queensland Parliamentary Service is seeking to appoint a number of additional legal advisers to the human rights advisory panel. This is a great opportunity to provide expert...
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