NZ Bar Association International Conference coming to Sydney

18/03/2008

The 2008 New Zealand Bar Association Annual Conference will be held in Sydney this year.�This is the NZ Bar Association’s first international conference.�The weekend planned is Friday 15 and Saturday 16 August 2008.�The Bar Association plans an exciting programme with input from the New South Wales Bar Association. The theme of the conference is "A Global Approach to Law – Life as a Barrister in the 21st century".�

Topics will include the changing face of a barristers practice, issues facing the Bar, the internationalisation of litigation, trans-Tasman and other aspects, emerging opportunities for international practice and finally a practical session on how to develop an international practice.�

Great social events are planned including an informal drinks and canap� session on the Friday night with the New South Wales Bar and a fabulous formal dinner which is currently planned to be at the Museum of Contemporary Art on the Saturday night.�

The details of the accommodation and conference packages will be available soon.�If you would like to register your interest please email Monique Pearson at nzbar@nzbar.org.nz

28 March 2008