“Game changer”: Local Court shifts towards therapeutic justice

Local Court of NSW’s shift towards therapeutic justice has been welcomed by the Law Society of NSW as a potential game changer.

Conference keynote speaker to cover the law-AI partnership

An expert in the field of AI and the law is confirmed as the keynote speaker at the Law Society of NSW’s upcoming Specialist Accreditation…

In full sail: In-house counsel in a coastal town

Solicitor Cicely Sylow had to re-invent herself when she moved to a regional area from Sydney, leaving private practice for a role as in-house counsel….

Opinion: a new era for leading the profession

Times change, and with them the need for us to examine closely whether our structures help us to be the most effective voice possible.

The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: August 2022

The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.

A profile of the NSW legal profession in 2022

A recent data snapshot of the NSW legal landscape reveals a thriving, growing profession. One that is trying to achieve greater cultural diversity from the…

Former Law Society President appointed Local Court magistrate

Former President of the Law Society of NSW Pauline Wright will be sworn in as magistrate to the Local Court this month, as part of…

The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: April 2022

The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment..

Six minutes with Theodora Ahilas

The 2018 winner of the Law Society of NSW President’s Medal on the “courage and dignity” of her clients.

‘A profession of distinction’: Law Society of NSW outlines three-year vision

With an ambitious breadth the Law Society of NSW’s new Strategic Plan for 2019-2021 will aim to unite the profession, no matter the location.