No Images? Click here 7 June 2019 The Law Society of Western Australia welcomes recent statements by the Attorney General the Hon John Quigley MLA and Commissioner of Police Chris Dawson on alternatives to incarceration. Law Society President Greg McIntyre SC said, "The Law Society advocates a justice reinvestment approach, to build communities rather than prisons. The Law Society supports any initiatives by the State Government and WA Police that will actively involve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and invest in holistic early intervention, prevention and diversion strategies to militate against involvement with the criminal justice system." »Read more AnnouncementsRenew Your Essential Membership TodayAs a valued and important member, the Law Society is here to support your career journey and would like to thank you for your loyalty and membership in 2018/19. We invite you to continue your essential membership and renew for 2019/2020. To renew online, login to members.lawsocietywa.asn.au and click ‘payment details’, alternatively an invoice will be emailed to you, with options to pay by EFT, credit card or cheque. Renew before 30 June 2019 to claim in your 2018/2019 tax*. *Membership may be tax deductible and claimable against Professional Development allowances. Members should seek their own financial advice. Submit Your Firm's Details for InclusionEvery year the Law Society produces a Diary and Directory for sale to the legal profession of Western Australia. To feature your organisation in the 2020 Diary and Directory, please complete the online form before Friday, 14 June 2019. Entries after this date cannot be accepted due to strict publication deadlines. Law Society Mentoring Programme
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 Lawyer Visits to Schools NetworkMandurah Baptist College Leda Primary School St Mark’s Anglican Community School – Hillarys To volunteer please contact us on The Fair Work Commission’s Workplace Advice ServiceThe Fair Work Commission has launched a free legal assistance programme, the Workplace Advice Service which, in partnership with approximately 60 organisations will provide one hour of free legal assistance to eligible individuals and small business employers. Continuing Professional DevelopmenteLearning – New Courses AvailableWhat is Unique About the Government Contract?Speaker – Simon Thackrah, Senior Lawyer, Legal & Legislative Services, Department of Communities The Public Health System and Treatment Liability Claims: Practical Issues for Lawyers on Both SidesSpeakers – Dr Andrew Lu OAM, Partner, HBA Legal; Adjunct Senior Lecturer, UWA Law School EventsFriday, 26 July 2019 | 6.00pm – 10.00pm | Parmelia Hilton HotelHave you booked your place? Ten 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 at our annual competition dinner. Who will be crowned Golden Gavel champion for 2019? Represent Your Firm and Win Applications for speakers to enter our Golden Gavel Competition are now open! Enter as a competitor for the chance to win cash prizes and the opportunity to represent Western Australia at the National Golden Gavel Competition. Expressions of interest can be sent to younglawyers@lawsocietywa.asn.au before Bookings sell fast for this event, so secure your place now! Law Mutual (WA) Risk Management SeminarsSupervision & DelegationWednesday, 24 July 2019 | 3.00pm – 5.00pm Out of Practice – The Risks of Straying Outside |