31 May 2019
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The Professional Standards Scheme provides a significant benefit for Law Society members and reflects the commitment by the Society and its Members to standards of professional excellence. The Scheme caps occupational liability of participating members to an amount of $1.5 million, $5 million or $10 million. The Scheme applies to Ordinary, Life and Incorporated Legal Practice (ILP) members. If you are one of these members, you should note that the Scheme is an “opt-out" Scheme. All Members
will be required to complete either a Participant Information Form or Application for Exemption Form, which can be found at the Law Society website. Participation in the SchemeAll participants are required to complete a Participant Information Form and return it with the payment. A fee of $50 (per annum) GST exempt, to be remitted to the Professional Standards Council, will be
payable for each Participating Member, including ILPs. Exemption from the Scheme This is an opt-out Scheme. Any Practitioner Member of the Society who does not want to take advantage of the Scheme will need to seek exemption from the Scheme by completing the Application for Exemption form and returning it to the Society. To “opt out” of the Scheme, apply for exemption by completing the Application for Exemption form. Forms can be found at the Law Society website. Further information will be provided in your membership renewal pack.
Law Society Mentoring Programme
- Are you a practitioner, junior practitioner or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander law student seeking guidance and support in your career?
- Are you a senior practitioner who would welcome the opportunity to pass on your knowledge and experience to other lawyers?
The Law Society has extended the deadline to provide an Expression of Interest for its 2019 Mentoring Programme to 5.00pm on Friday, 19 July 2019. If you would like to get involved, click on one of the links below and send your completed Expression of Interest to advocacy@lawsocietywa.asn.au. Mentees Mentors
Have You Recently Changed Job or Address? Don’t Miss Out on Important InformationTo ensure that the Law Society has your most current information as we approach the membership renewal process, please take two minutes to login to the member portal at members.lawsocietywa.asn.au and click on the 'My Details' icon to update your details. For log-in assistance, please contact (08) 9324 8692 or membership@lawsocietywa.asn.au.
Australasian Law Management JournalIn the latest edition of the Australasian Law Management Journal: how to create more value from expensive law firm retreats; advice on how organisations can improve their filing processes; and advice for contemporary risk managers as they seek to safeguard their firms.
Continuing Professional Development
Essentials of Advocacy and Negotiation 2019
Early Bird Offer Ends Today!Friday, 21 June 2019 | 9.00am – 6.30pm
Early Bird Offer (Members only) – Register for just $750 –
Offer ends midnight 31 May! - What Makes a Good Advocate?
- What are some tips for creating an outstanding opening statement?
- What are the best cross examination techniques?
Discover
answers to these and many other questions at Essentials of Advocacy and Negotiation 2019. Whether you are seeking a refresher, or are a practitioner new to advocacy, this course provides essential information to advance legal knowledge and improve advocacy and negotiation. Hear distinguished members of the legal profession discuss case presentation and theory, opening and closing statements, examination and cross examination of witnesses and what makes a good advocate. Negotiation skills are valuable for all lawyers and critical to all areas of practice; this year also provides expert guidance on negotiation skills. Chair Jenny Thornton, Quayside Chambers Speakers His Honour Judge Michael Gething, District Court of Western Australia
Tom Percy QC, Barrister, Albert Wolff Chambers
James Mactaggart, Senior State Prosecutor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Philip Urquhart, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Craig Slater, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Teresa Farmer, Barrister, John Toohey Chambers
Gillian Anderson, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Joel Yeldon, Barrister, Fourth Floor Chambers
Rebecca Bunney, Principal, Cullen Macleod Lawyers
With thanks to our CPD partner
Small Firms Network DrinksThursday, 27 June 2019 | 5.30pm – 7.30pm | Public House
263 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
The Law Society's Young Lawyers Committee maintains the Small Firms Network, an initiative established to encourage collegiality and facilitate networking for young lawyers working in small firms.
The next catch up for this group is on 27 June in the Perth CBD. It’s a great chance to meet, socialise and enjoy some collegiality with other young lawyers from small to mid-sized firms. There is no cost to attend and canapés will be provided.
Friday, 26 July 2019 | 6.00pm – 10.00pm | Parmelia Hilton HotelRegistrations now open!
Courageous young lawyers will test their public speaking skills and display their comedic talents for a panel of esteemed judges and an audience of more than 250 of their peers.
Who will be crowned Golden Gavel champion? Represent Your Firm and Win Enter as a competitor for the chance to win cash prizes and the opportunity to represent Western Australia at the National Golden Gavel Competition. Register your interest by email today.
Law Mutual (WA) Risk Management Seminars
Matter Management Guidelines – ScreeningWednesday, 5 June 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Cameron Hay, MYR Consulting
2 points – Competency 1, Practice Management
Membership PrivilegesWine Direct
Wine Direct deliver brands you know and trust, plus many hard to get labels. They buy direct from producers (no wholesale margin) which means they are able to offer huge savings. All Law Society members receive access to the Wine Direct special offers list.
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Pro BonoAll applicants have been means tested and assessed by Law Access as being vulnerable people with great difficulty self-representing. If you are able to provide any assistance, please email lawaccess@lawaccess.net.au. - Guardianship and related misconduct restraining order – one-off advice for an applicant.
- Immigration – Federal Court of Australia hearing – referral from a community legal centre who have recently had to withdraw from acting.
- Immigration – Federal Circuit Court Registry Referral – Advice and assistance required for Federal Circuit Court proceedings.
- Alleged breach of duty of care by a State government department – advice is sought in relation to whether there are any causes of action
against the Department.
External EventGST at Settlement Webinars – Australian Taxation OfficeThe ATO has confirmed that webinars on GST at settlement will be available on Wednesday, 12 June 2019 at 9.00am and 12.00 noon AWST.
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