Fit for purpose courts: Law Society leads call for better infrastructure
Law Society of New South Wales President Ronan MacSweeney has called for a publicly available, long-term justice infrastructure strategy for the state.
Community-led responses to regional crime vital, parliamentary inquiry hears
On Monday, 24 November 2025, the NSW Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety held a public hearing for the inquiry into community safety in…
Why it’s time to embrace the trust account
There’s a perception that trust accounting is overly complicated, time consuming or simply ‘not worth the hassle’.
Meet the Specialist: Evatt Styles
LSJ Online asks Accredited Specialists why they embarked on the program and their advice to others who are considering applying. This month we speak to…
Lawyer Nicholas Stewart nominated for NSW Australian of the Year
NSW lawyer Nicholas Stewart was nominated for the 2026 NSW Australian of the Year in recognition of his advocacy for LGBTQI+ individuals and communities.
Overcoming misconceptions about country legal careers
What started out as a six-month stint in Dubbo, became a diverse and meaningful career for solicitor Amy Lonsdale.
The shell and the circle: Indigenous health equity across the Pacific
How Elders and cultural programs are reshaping prisoner health in British Colombia
New Law Society initiative to help fill country job vacancies
There are hopes that a new online resource will help respond to the challenges of recruiting legal professionals in rural, regional and remote parts of…
What inspires someone to join a policy committee?
With recruitment underway for a number of the Law Society’s expert policy committees, LSJ Online asks current members to share their experiences.
Building certainty: Could off the plan contract reforms help solve the housing crisis?
The regulation of off the plan contracts is on the table and up for review, as the NSW Government seeks to safeguard the rights of…
Workers Compensation Bill: Law Society criticises NSW Government
The Law Society of NSW has criticised the NSW Government’s introduction of a new Workers Compensation Bill, citing concerns over bypassing parliamentary scrutiny and undermining…