SPECIAL INTEREST EVENTS

See our listing of events and professional development opportunities below and updated online at www.lawsociety.com.au/events

JANUARY / FEBRUARY

OPENING OF LAW TERM DINNER

This dinner provides a platform for the discussion of issues surrounding the legal system.

AUGUST WILL AWARENESS DAY

Events held across the state to emphasise the importance of having in place a properly drafted and up-to-date will.

MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONS

FEBRUARY – DECEMBER MOCK MEDIATION/

Popular competitions for secondary schools teaching conflict resolution and an understanding of the legal system.

www.lawsociety.com.au/community/forschools SEPTEMBER

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CHARITY BALL

This annual networking event is organised by NSW Young Lawyers in conjunction with other professional associations. www.younglawyers.com.au

MONTHLY

RULE 42 HALF DAY SEMINARS

These seminars help solicitors to meet the Rule 42 mandatory requirements of practice management, ethics and professional skills.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

CORPORATE LAWYERS NETWORKING AND CLES

The Corporate Lawyers’ Committee organises career seminars, networking functions and CLE events. www.lawsociety.com.au/corporatelawyers

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP 2013

Our popular program continues with a Business Series and the annual Luncheon Series.

MAY NATIONAL LAW WEEK

A week-long program of events, seminars and talks designed to promote community awareness of the law and legal profession. www.lawweek.com.au

OCTOBER ANNUAL MEMBERS DINNER

This annual event acknowledges the contributions of solicitors and celebrates the achievements of long-standing members.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME AND COCKTAIL FUNCTION FOR NEWLY ADMITTED LAWYERS

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

REGIONAL EVENTS AND SEMINARS

Organised by regional law societies across the state, these offer both networking and CLE opportunities. www.lawsociety.com.au/events

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

NSW YOUNG LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS

The 15 committees of NSW Young Lawyers’ host regular events including book launches, public forums and talks by guest speakers. www.younglawyers.com.au/committees