Inbrief

Farewell Ceremony for the Hon TF Bathurst AC

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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

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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

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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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Tonight: The Administrative Trappings of Barristers

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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

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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

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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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Law Society Mentoring

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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2022 Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon

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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

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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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2022 Regional Conference Series

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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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Queensland Parliamentary Service - Human Rights Advisory Panel

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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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