Legal Aid NSW and UNSW Law & Justice join to provide internship opportunities for future lawyers
Legal Aid NSW and the UNSW Law & Justice have jointly formed a new internship opportunity aimed at fostering interest in regional legal practice among…
Monique Hitter on 25 years at Legal Aid NSW
After four years as CEO of Legal Aid NSW, Monique Hitter discusses what led her to a career in social justice and the challenges Legal…
LawAccess NSW: the ‘brave and innovative’ experiment turns 25
This year, LawAccess NSW celebrates 25 years as the state’s primary ‘front door’ to the justice system, assisting a staggering 3.7 million customers since its…
Why you should consider working in regional NSW
Having recently returned from 12 months in Dubbo, in my view, regional living will give new solicitors the opportunity to not only accelerate their careers,…
How Moree Legal Aid team is making a difference
How has the decision to open a Legal Aid NSW office at Moree in the state’s north, been helping to meet the community’s legal needs?
Our democracy depends on legal aid
OPINION: A new report finding Australia’s trust in democracy is waning underscores the importance of access to justice and safety nets like legal aid, writes Legal Aid NSW…
The shell and the circle: Indigenous health equity across the Pacific
How Elders and cultural programs are reshaping prisoner health in British Colombia
Record high Aboriginal custody figures a stark ‘call to action’ for NSW lawyers
OPINION: The latest data on Aboriginal incarceration should trigger a renewed focus on diversionary alternatives and their potential to change lives.
How to support trans and gender-diverse clients
Legal Aid social worker Sid Pettitt offers tips to solicitors working closely with trans and gender diverse clients.
Record floods cause havoc as heavy rain continues in NSW
Heavy rainfall in northern NSW has caused significant flood damage as rain continues to fall. For those impacted by the disaster, there are legal assistance…
A change in adoption practice: the appointment of lawyers for children
Until recently, children have rarely been represented in adoption proceedings. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of NSW reissued a practice note which places a greater…