Inbrief

Registrations open: 2026 Regional CPD Conference Series

The NSW Bar Association is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Regional CPD Conference Series. This is an exclusive opportunity to advance your professional development, gain expert insights,...

2026 Commencement of Law Term Services

Commencement services for the 2026 law term will take place from 2 February to 10 March.

Details of the various services can be viewed here.

Affidavit Drafting Skills and Equity Practice Pitfalls: a view from the Bench

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 – in person – 5-6pm

The Practice Development Committee invites barristers to attend a CPD seminar and catered networking event, to which solicitors practising across...

Common Law Update 2026

Thursday, 05 February – in person – 5-6pm

The NSW Bar Association’s Common Law Committee is pleased to invite you to attend its seminar addressing recent developments in the common law. The...

Expressions of interest: NSWBA exam markers

The NSW Bar Association’s Professional Development Department is seeking exam markers to assist with the bi-annual Bar Exams (held in February and June). The Bar Exam is the entry point to the...

Swearing-in ceremony for Judge Philip Hogan and Judge Paul Marr to District Court

A swearing-in ceremony will be held on 4 February 2026 to mark the appointment of Judge Philip Hogan and Judge Paul Marr as Judges of the District Court. The ceremony will be held at 9am in Court 21,...

Swearing-in ceremony to welcome Judge Philip Stewart and Judge Kenneth Averre MBE to District Court

A swearing-in ceremony will be held on 6 February 2026 to welcome Judge Philip Stewart and Judge Kenneth Averre MBE as judges to the District Court. The ceremony will be held at 9am in Court 21,...

Vale: Kevin James Burges (1929 - 2026)

Kevin Burges, formerly of Seventh Floor, St James Hall Chambers has passed away peacefully on 10 January 2026, aged 96. He was called to the Bar in 1994 and was a reader at the young age of 65. His...

Associate Director of Public Prosecutions

The CDPP is an independent agency established under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1983 (the Act). The CDPP prosecutes a wide range of alleged criminal offences and a range of regulatory...

Expressions of interest: NSWBA and AAI Train the Trainer workshop

The NSW Bar Association’s Professional Development department is seeking advocacy coaches to assist twice a year with the Bar Practice Course. Coaching sessions take place between 4.30pm and 6pm on...

Commonwealth Law Conference – 27 February 2026

The Annual Commonwealth Law Conference will be held Friday, 27 February 2026 8:30AM - 3:00PM and will be followed by a networking function at the Hilton, 488 George St, Sydney NSW 2000.

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