Reminder: Senior Counsel Applications for 2021 now open

05/07/2021

Senior Counsel 2021

President Michael McHugh SC has invited applications for Senior Counsel for 2021. The principles governing the selection and appointment of those to be designated as senior counsel by the President of the Bar Association are contained in the Senior Counsel Selection Protocol and the Guide to Practical Aspects.

Applications must be submitted online, no later than 5.00pm on Friday, 30 July 2021. It is intended the names of successful applicants will be announced on or before the first Friday in October.

If you are an applicant who has held a barrister's practising certificate continuously in another state or territory prior to joining the NSW Bar, please contact Michelle Nisbet at the New South Wales Bar Association via mnisbet@nswbar.asn.au or on 9229 1713 or 0402 775543 in order that this can be noted in the information sent to the Consultation Group.