Ripe time for reform: migrant worker exploitation in NSW
Winner of the Law Society of New South Wales’ John Hennessy Scholarship for 2025, Giles Fryer, spent eight months travelling around regional NSW investigating exploitative…
Regulators and peak industry bodies discuss upcoming AML/CTF reforms and how they’ll affect the profession
Regulators and peak industry bodies recently convened at the Banco Court to engage in a informative discussion on the upcoming AML/CTF reforms and how it’ll…
NSW to abolish ‘good character’ at sentencing
The NSW Government has announced it will abolish the use of ‘good character’ in sentencing proceedings, a decision supported by victims advocacy groups.
Updated principles aim to support ‘best practice’ in representing children
First published in 2000, the guide provides invaluable information for children’s lawyers, from understanding who the client is to the role of solicitors throughout the…
Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation appeal
Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation appeal over Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson case after court upholds ruling on Brittany Higgins allegations.
‘Giant of the Law’: legal profession mourns passing of Maurie Stack OAM
The New South Wales legal profession is mourning the loss of Maurie Stack OAM, a former President of the Law Society of NSW and the…
Independent Children’s Lawyer wins prestigious President’s Medal
Independent Children’s Lawyer Emma Mason has been awarded the President’s Medal, the Law Society of NSW’s highest award, at the 2025 Annual Members Dinner and…
Members shine under a ‘starry night’
Against a dazzling backdrop of Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night, almost 300 guests attended the Law Society’s Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night held at…
2025 Accredited Specialists recognised in special ceremony
In a special ceremony held at the Law Society this week, 61 new Accredited Specialists were acknowledged for their specialist knowledge in their area of…
Solicitor Capability Framework: essential skills for a successful career in law
What are some key skills needed for a long and successful career in law? A free and on-demand webinar on the Framework is now avaliable…
State of e-conveyancing in NSW
A NSW Select Committee is currently looking into competition reforms in electronic conveyancing in NSW. Is there a need for more choice?