Inbrief
Tomorrow: Forbes Society – Annual Forbes Lecture Tuesday, 22 July 2025
The Forbes Society is pleased to inform members of the Annual Forbes Lecture which will be given by Professor Kathy Bowrey of the Faculty of Law UNSW on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 at 5:30pm in Banco...
Read more >
2025 Sybil Morrison Lecture
Thursday, 14 August – In person, 5-7pm
The Diversity and Equality Committee (DEC) is pleased to invite you to the 2025 Sybil Morrison Lecture. The lecture will be held on Thursday, 14 August 2025...
Read more >
Australian Young Lawyer Awards – Law Council of Australia
Nominations for the Law Council of Australia’s 2025 Australian Young Lawyer Awards close at 5pm AEST on Friday 29 August 2025. More information, including the guidelines and nomination form, are...
Read more >
Applications now open: Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions
Sponsored
The Attorney General is seeking applications from qualified persons for appointment as a Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1986 for a...
Read more >
Pathways to Justice for Survivors of Institutional Abuse Conference
The conference is timed to mark the tenth anniversary of the Redress and Civil Litigation Report (2015) of the Australian Royal Commission Into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. It...
Read more >
Catch-Up in the Common Room
Friday, 15 August 2025 - NSW Bar Association Common Room
The Wellbeing Committee cordially invites members of the Bar and clerks to a lunchtime social gathering in the NSWBA Common Room on Friday,...
Read more >
Recent developments in costs – gross sum costs orders
Thursday, 07 August – In person, 5-6pm
The NSW Bar Association's Costs and Fees Committee is pleased to invite you to attend this seminar on ‘Recent developments in costs – gross sum costs...
Read more >
Invitation to Participate in Dignified Access Review at Parramatta Court House
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), in partnership with the Australian Disability Network, has been conducting a Dignified Access Review at Parramatta Court House (12 George Street,...
Read more >
Psychology and the Law: Opportunities to Improve Legal Practice, Decision-Making and Inclusivity
Tuesday, 05 August 2025 – In person – 5-6pm
This CPD considers the intersection between law and psychology and how research in psychology can be used to improve legal practice. Join speakers...
Read more >
Area to Lease Lockhart Chambers
A rare opportunity has arisen to take a lease in the much sought after Lockhart Chambers. The space is located behind the foyer on the Ground Floor of Lockhart Chambers and will become available for...
Read more >
Accessibility Suggestions Inbox
Have you ever been in the same court building or courtroom as a person with a disability? Did they struggle to hear, be heard, or otherwise engage in typical activities in court? Were they unable to...
Read more >
Third Bar Bushwalk for 2025: Upper Grose Valley - Mount Victoria
The third Bar Bushwalk of 2025 will be on Saturday, 26 July 2025 in the Upper Grose Valley. The route follows the Victoria Falls walking track from Mount Victoria, down into and along the valley, and...
Read more >
Public Defender: Sydney - Tamworth - Port Macquarie
Sponsored
The NSW Attorney General is seeking applications for three Public Defenders under the Public Defenders Act 1995, to be based in:
- Sydney, also serving Moree (approximately 9 weeks per...
Read more >
Senior Counsel Applications for 2025 are now open
President Dominic Toomey SC invites applications for senior counsel for 2025. The principles governing the selection and appointment of senior counsel by the President of the Bar Association are...
Read more >
ABA Annual Conference - Crossroads 2025: Litigating Matters of Public Interest
The ABA Annual Conference is taking place on 29 August at the W Sydney hotel. This year's theme is "Crossroads 2025: Litigating Matters of Public Interest".
The program includes an opening address...
Read more >
AUSTRAC Webinars - Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
From 1 July 2026, the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime will be expanding and extending to the legal profession (see the President’s messages on 23 May 2025, 7...
Read more >
Expressions of Interest - Tipstaff positions in 2026
The Land and Environment Court is seeking expressions of interest from people who are interested in being a tipstaff in 2026. Please click here for details.
Read more >
Burnout at the Bar and Moral Injury
Tuesday, 12 August - In person 5-6pm
This CPD will focus on two critical issues which all barristers should be aware of for their own wellbeing - Burnout at the Bar and Moral Injury. Relevant to...
Read more >
Bar Revue is back on 6-8 August
Bar Revue is back in 2025 with another uproarious night of legally infused sketch comedy, parody songs and live music (this year with horns!).
Written and performed by members and friends of the NSW...
Read more >
Recent Developments in the law of Vicarious Liability
Wednesday, 30 July 2025 - Online, 5-6pm
The NSW Bar Association's Common Law Committee is pleased to invite you to attend an online seminar on ‘Recent Developments in the law of Vicarious...
Read more >
Have you moved or changed any of your contact details recently?
Clause 61 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015 requires a barrister to notify the Bar Association, in writing, of any change in the particulars relating to the barrister...
Read more >
Class B Renewals Now Open
All Class B members should now have received an email with a link to the online system to renew their membership for 2025/2026. Your login details can be obtained by emailing reception@nswbar.asn.au....
Read more >
Revised Industrial Court Criminal Practice Note No. 1
Industrial Court Criminal Practice Note 1, that applies to work health and safety prosecutions, has been revised to include case management provisions and now annexes ‘usual directions’ for both...
Read more >
2025 Women Lawyers Achievement Awards
The Women Lawyers Association of NSW invites you to the 2025 Women Lawyers Achievement Awards on Friday 5 September 2025 at 6pm at Micro Barangaroo.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the...
Read more >
Interim Arrangements for Appearances at Downing Centre Local Court First Return Date Matters
The Chief Magistrate of the Local Court of NSW, His Honour Judge Michael Allen, has issued a memorandum regarding “Interim Arrangements for Appearances at Downing Centre Local Court First Return...
Read more >