Law Society calls for new approach as prison population climbs
The Law Society of NSW has urged the state government to invest more in diversionary pathways “rather than pouring money into prisons” as crime statisticians predict another…
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
New Law Society President outlines 2020 vision
Law Society President Richard Harvey sets his agenda for the year ahead.
By Claire Chaffey - 2 min read
NSW legal profession rallies to support bushfire victims
Australia’s largest law firms have in combination pledged almost $1 million in donations to charities assisting in the crisis.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
Surfing lawyers hang ten with local Indigenous school
Students of Redfern’s Jarjum College enjoyed their annual dose of vitamin sea with the Australasian Lawyers Surfing Association (ALSA).
By Kate Allman - 2 min read
Hong Kong conference proceeds despite unrest
Amid concerns about escalating violence, LAWASIA held its 32nd Annual Conference in Hong Kong from 5 – 8 November.
By Claire Chaffey - 3 min read
Law Reform Commission flags a simplification of consent laws
The meaning of consent under NSW sexual assault laws will likely be modernised and simplified, according to a series of draft proposals published by the…
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
Government solicitors win Law Society awards
The Law Society of NSW presented two key awards to outstanding solicitors in the government sector during the sold-out Government Solicitors Conference in September.
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 2 min read
Former Australian Prime Minister takes a stand against bullying and sexual harassment
Julia Gillard has called on the legal profession worldwide to work together to tackle bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace.
By Kate Allman - 2 min read
Clients to cast votes in national awards
Think your firm or practice is killing it? Let your clients be the judge of that; by entering the 2020 Client Choice Awards.
By LSJ Team - 2 min read