New legal service for LGBTQIA+ community in New South Wales
A joint effort involving the state and federal governments, as well as the Inner City Legal Centre, has secured four years of funding for a…
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
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.
By Anwen Gardner - 2 min read
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.
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 2 min read
Robolawyer reporting for duty
A legal chatbot that assists clients with straightforward matters has started its job at Marrickville Legal Centre.
By LSJ Team - 2 min read
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…
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
New Family and Federal Circuit Court judges announced
Two NSW-based practitioners were appointed to the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court in November.
By LSJ Team - 2 min read
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.
By Stephanie Gardiner - 3 min read
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.
By Amy Dale - 2 min read