Inbrief

Court of Appeal - Decisions of Interest Bulletin

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

International Women’s Day event, ‘Break the Bias’ and racial equality

Tuesday, 8 March 2022, 5.30pm-7.00pm

The Bar Association’s Diversity and Equality Committee is pleased to host this year’s International Women’s Day event, which will focus on racial equality...

Tomorrow: Practice Management – Costs and Fees

Wednesday, 23 February 2022 - Session 2 - Costs and Fees

On Wednesday, 23 February 2022 join Robert Newlinds SC, Janet McDonald and Karen Petch for session 2 of the Practice Management – By...

Room for sale in Sir James Martin Chambers

Practice support

Sir James Martin Chambers has a well-appointed room for sale with sweeping western views from the 31st Floor. The room has an area of 49.5 m2 is fitted out with floor to ceiling...

Women Barristers Forum

General Meeting

The Women Barristers Forum will hold a general meeting on Wednesday, 23 February 2022 at 5:00pm via zoom. Everyone is welcome.

The zoom link is in the agenda which can be found here... Read more >

2022 Newcastle Conference

Saturday, 12 March 2022

The 2022 Newcastle Regional Conference will be held on Saturday, 12 March 2022 at Novotel Newcastle Beach. It will run from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm and attribute six CPD points.

Large internal room on Tenth Floor St James Hall Chambers

Practice support

Tenth Floor St James Hall Chambers has an internal room for sale or license measuring 5.9m by 4.3m. The room is fitted out with an abundance of built in, wooden storage, a robing...

2022 Sydney CPD Conference - Registration Close Friday

Saturday, 5 March 2022

Registrations for in-person and virtual attendance at the 2022 Sydney CPD Conference will close on Friday, 25 February 2022. The 2022 Sydney Regional Conference will be held...

Pro Bono. Who Benefits? A seminar on accepting briefs on a pro bono basis.

Thursday, 24 February 2022 - Webinar

The NSW Bar Association Practice Development Committee are delighted to host "Pro Bono. Who Benefits? A seminar on accepting briefs on a pro bono basis".

Join...

Bar Library services today

Practice support

Due to industrial action affecting Sydney Trains today, the Bar Library will be closed. The librarians will be working from home and answering research requests from 8.30am-5.30pm...

COVID-19 Reopening Plan

President's message

Today, I am pleased to announce the Association’s roadmap for the return of in-person member services.

As members well know, in-person CPDs, meetings and Common Room events...

2022 Sydney CPD Conference - Ethics Panel

Saturday, 5 March 2022

Is there a legal, ethical or conduct question you always wanted to ask a Judge? Join The Hon Michael Wigney, Federal Court of Australia, The Hon Justice Julia Lonergan,...

King Street Court: Security Upgrade

The number of entrances to the King Street Courthouse has been reduced to two as part of a $2.1 million upgrade, which includes electronic perimeter security, airport-style walk-through scanners with...

The Judges Talk - Family Provision Jurisdiction

Session 1 - Family Provision Jurisdiction - Tuesday, 22 February

On Tuesday, 22 February, the NSW Bar Association's Succession and Elder Law Committee will launch the "The Judges Talk - Succession...

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 are delighted to host "Pro Bono. Who Benefits? A seminar on accepting briefs on a pro bono basis".

Join...

BarCare

The Bar Association reminds all members that BarCare is an independent and confidential counselling service for barristers and their immediate families. Up to six consultations are provided free of...

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 2022.

2022 North Coast Conference - Last chance to register

The 2022 North Coast Regional Conference will be held on Saturday, 26 February 2022 at the Ballina RSL Club. Full attendance at the Conference will attract 5 CPD points and cover the four strands...

2022 Sydney CPD Conference - Registration Close Friday

Saturday, 5 March 2022

Registrations for in-person and virtual attendance at the 2022 Sydney CPD Conference will close on Friday, 25 February. The 2022 Sydney Regional Conference will be held on...

NSW Bar Association welcomes the appointment of the next Chief Justice of NSW and President of the Court of Appeal

Media release

The NSW Bar Association welcomes the appointment of the President of the NSW Court of Appeal, the Honourable Justice Andrew Bell, as Chief Justice of NSW, and the appointment of the...

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...

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...

Tomorrow: Corporations Law Update

Webinar - Thursday, 17 February 2022

The Commercial Law Section is pleased to host a "Corporations Law Update" on Thursday, 17 February at 5.15 pm. Join the Hon Justice Kate Williams, Michael Izzo...

2022 Regional Conference Series - Programs

Continuing Professional Development

The NSW Bar Association is excited to unveil its 2022 Regional Conference programs. The Conference Series will bring together some fantastic presenters to help...

New Chief Justice for NSW

Her Excellency the Governor of NSW, the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, has today appointed the current President of the NSW Court of Appeal, the Honourable Justice Andrew Bell, as the next Chief...