The Women Barristers Forum and the Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales invite all members of the Bar and Judiciary to celebrate the appointment to silk of Joanne Shepard SC, Lyndelle Barnett...
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In this second seminar hosted by the NSW Bar Association as part of ACICA's Australian Arbitration Week, join some of the top advocates in...
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This is the first of two seminars hosted by the NSW Bar Association as part of ACICA's Australian Arbitration Week. Join a panel of some of...
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The Women Barristers Forum (WBF) invites you to join us for a panel discussion featuring her Honour Justice Jane Needham SC (Federal Court of Australia) and...
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On Monday 13 October 2025, several amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW) and Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) made by Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment...
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$325,380 p.a. plus 12% superannuation and $17,955 p.a. conveyance allowance
The NSW Attorney General is seeking applications for a Public Defender under the Public Defenders Act 1995, to...
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The Annual General Meeting of The New South Wales Bar Association (ABN 18 526 414 014) will be held in the Common Room of the New South Wales Bar Association, Basement, Selborne Chambers, 174-180...
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Peter Krisenthal and Paul Johnson will be sworn in as judges of the District Court of New South Wales on Monday, 13 October 2025 at 9am in Court 21A, Level 21, John Maddison Tower.
The livestream...
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A full room has become available for sale on Third Floor, Wentworth Chambers (see images here). Room is located on the eastern side with plentiful natural light, is fully air conditioned...
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Every Monday, the Bar Walking Group meets at the fountains in Martin Place, between Macquarie and Phillip Streets, for a brisk and stimulating walk around the Botanic Gardens. The walk caters for...
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The Bar Library will have changed operating hours on Friday 10 October. The Library will open at 9am and close at 5pm and will be closed for one hour between 1pm and 2pm. Response times to...
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Tomorrow the NSW Bar Association will be hosting female and gender diverse law students from 8:15am to 12:00pm. The Open Day provides an opportunity for female and gender diverse law students to meet...
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Eligible members are reminded that nominations for the 2026 Bar Council must be received by the Returning Officer by 4:00pm on Monday, 20 October 2025. Nominations are acknowledged by email to the...
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In this lecture, “Advocacy – From Bourke to Bugmy and Beyond”, Justice Yehia will explore the various aspects of advocacy within and beyond the court room. What is the role of an advocate? Why...
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The next GayBar will be held at Avenue on Chifley on 5 December 2025 from 5pm to 9pm.
All are invited, particularly LGBTQIA+ identifying members, but including all allies and staff.
GayBar provides...
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Barristers frequently communicate with each other on a 'counsel-to-counsel' basis, but what does that actually mean? Perry Herzfeld SC (Eleven Wentworth)...
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The District Court has recently published Practice Note 17 - Defamation List. This Practice Note commenced on 7 October 2025. Click here for more information.
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Wardell Chambers has an external room (30.62 sqm) for licence. The room, which has a fabulous view of Hyde Park and loads of natural light, is fitted out with built-in desk, bookshelves,...
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Expressions of interest are invited for a room available at 153 Phillip.
153 Phillip was established in 2017, in the heritage-listed Sun building at 153 Phillip Street, Sydney. There are...
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Associate Professor Dr Jason Donnelly, Latham Chambers, will explore recent amendments to the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) – in particular ss 76AAA,...
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The Bar Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month. October's book is Down in the Valley by Paolo Cognetti, an English translation of an Italian novel about the reunion of two brothers...
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In this CPD session, Linda Scott, Chair of the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF), will speak about the significant but often underestimated impact of...
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The 15 Bobber for His Honour Judge Shereef Habib SC will be held on Friday, 10 October 2025 in the NSW Bar Association Common Room. The 15 Bobber will begin at 5.00pm with speeches commencing at...
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A swearing in ceremony for Robert Hollo SC to the District Court will be held on Tuesday, 7 October at 9am in Court 21A of the John Maddison Tower. The ceremony will be livestreamed here. A morning...
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President Dominic Toomey SC has announced the names of 23 barristers who have been appointed Senior Counsel. The successful applicants for 2025, in order of their seniority at the NSW Bar, can be...
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