Girls school the competition in mock trial

St Catherine’s School for girls have beat out the competition and won the Law Society of NSW’s annual Mock Trial competition.

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Future planning and proactivity the key themes at Specialist Accreditation Week

The Law Society of NSW hosts the Specialist Accreditation Week online with more than 280 participants and 58 speakers covering a range of topics.

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Robolawyer reporting for duty

A legal chatbot that assists clients with straightforward matters has started its job at Marrickville Legal Centre.

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LSJ scoops ‘fourpeat’ at national awards

Confirmed: LSJ rocks.

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NSW budget allocates $150 million for courts’ digital transformation

The state government has declared its intention to build a “swifter and more convenient justice system” by investing more than $150 million in courts and…

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New Family and Federal Circuit Court judges announced

Two NSW-based practitioners were appointed to the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court in November.

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Cybercrime and mental health greatest threats to small firms

Experts say cyber criminals are attacking small law firms and taking advantage of their vulnerabilities, as lawyers increasingly shift their practices online during the pandemic.

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Award honours judge’s son

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A beacon for family violence sufferers

Parliament has just passed new laws allowing risk-screening technology to create a swifter response to victims of family violence.

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