NSW Young Lawyers

In this month's edition of Debrief: - How lawyers can tackle the cosmic conundrums of space law. - AML/CTF legislation passes and what this means for lawyers. - Practical insights into the world of a business lawyer. - Who wants to make housing affordable? Sign up as a The Law Society of NSW member and subscribe via LawID to receive Debrief today: https://lawid.com.au

The Law Society of NSW early career lawyers survey closes tomorrow, Friday 20 December at 5:00pm. Don't miss out on having your say and being in with the chance of winning one of a number of amazing prizes: https://lnkd.in/egfASQBy

The Law Society of NSW wishes to welcome the newest members of the legal profession admitted at the Supreme Court of NSW on 13 December. We congratulate you on achieving this significant milestone and look forward to supporting you throughout the rest of your legal careers. We hope that you can join us for the Law Society’s next Welcome to the Profession Event for an evening of celebration and recognition and an opportunity to connect with fellow new admittees and esteemed members of the profession. Look out for an invitation in your inbox soon or find out more about the next event here: https://lnkd.in/eWx8j88v

If you're a current law student, don't forget to register for The Law Society of NSW 2025 Law Students Careers Summit! The Summit provides a unique opportunity to: - Connect with employers from across the legal profession - Level up your professional and personal skills through a range of interactive presentations - Obtain professional headshots - Receive one-on-one advice from expert recruiters - Be in with the chance of winning one of a number of amazing prizes Register today to secure your place: https://bit.ly/48T5Jj2

This holiday season, it's important to check in on those around you and ask R U OK? If you or someone you know is struggling, find out more about The Law Society of NSW wellbeing support and services here: https://lnkd.in/gVNFiqxJ

If you are an early career lawyer within your first five years of admission to practice, share your experience via The Law Society of NSW early career lawyers survey to be in with the chance of winning one of a number of prizes including: - A $500 Visa digital gift card - A $300 Apple gift card - A $200 Endota Spa gift card - A $200 Red Balloon gift card - A Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition 2024 32GB in black The survey aims to inform the support the Law Society provides to the early career lawyer cohort. Have your say today: https://lnkd.in/egfASQBy

Thank you, Australian Pro Bono Centre, for featuring the recent NSW Young Lawyers 'Demystifying Pro Bono: Contributing to Closing the Access to Justice Gap in New South Wales' publication in the latest edition of Pro Bono Voco. The Guide can be read in full here: https://lnkd.in/erSc36Hw

NSW Young Lawyers is proud to announce the launch of our 'Demystifying Pro Bono: Contributing to Closing the Access to Justice Gap in New South Wales' publication. The guide provides valuable insights for early career lawyers looking to learn more about and get involved in pro bono work. View the guide here: https://ow.ly/ZvPQ50UhOo2

Thank you to everyone who attended the recent The Law Society of NSW Welcome to the Profession Event. Recent admittees got to hear from and have their questions answered by key Law Society teams and enjoy career insights and advice from our outstanding guest speakers: - Brett McGrath, President, Law Society of NSW - Michala Farrell, Regional President, Shoalhaven District Law Society - Robert Hoyles, Executive Director, Criminal Law, LegalAid - Ali Dibbenhall (she/ her), Head of Legal - Asia Pacific, LexisNexis - Timothy Roberts, Vice President, NSW Young Lawyers If you are soon to be admitted, please keep an eye out for details of the next Welcome to the Profession event here: https://lnkd.in/epXt2WKx This event was proudly supported by Lawcover.

If you are a law student looking to get a head start in your legal career, make sure to register for The Law Society of NSW 2025 Law Students Careers Summit today: https://bit.ly/48T5Jj2