Dear Members and Colleagues, 

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT OUR WELCOME TO THE LAW 4-PART SERIES IS BACK FOR 2024!

These panels are designed for law students and lawyers with up to 5 years post qualification experience. Our fantastic speakers will provide insights into their career, the legal profession and share practical advice. After each panel there will be networking refreshments and nibbles to enjoy. The networking time provides the opportunity for attendees to build the foundations for connection, collegiality, and the opportunity to chat with our speakers and pick their brain further!

Panels begin at 5.45pm and conclude at 8pm.

Sessions will be held between Bartier Perry Lawyers and The College of Law in Sydney; the sessions will also be streamed for our regional members or those who have responsibilities that can’t see them attend in person. 

Please let us know by email if you would like to attend via AVL, and a link will be provided to you  

Please go to our website to purchase tickets. If you choose to purchase all 4 sessions at a discounted rate, you will be emailed with a promo code – to receive 10% off our Trivia Night! 

PANEL 1: THINGS I WISH I HAD KNOWN - TIPS, TRICKS AND INSIDER KNOWLEDGE
18 APRIL 2024
HOSTED AT BARTIER PERRY

This session covers the things we all wish we had been told at Uni or when we started our first jobs as lawyers. The panelists, all WLANSW 2023 Award winners, with an impressive and broad range of experience in corporate, government and in-house practice, will share their insight and practical tips and tricks from lawyers in practise. Our first session of the series will be an invaluable opportunity to get answers to the burning questions you’re afraid to ask!  

PANEL 2: BRANDING & NETWORKING
09 MAY 2024
HOSTED AT COLLEGE OF LAW

Networking is necessary. Networking can help to progress your career in law and allow you to engage with other professionals that can provide you with exciting opportunities and build your client base. This session will focus on how to make the most out of professional relationships and work a room at functions, tips and tricks on how to build and raise your profile (online and offline), and to put your best foot forward.

PANEL 3: DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE & EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE IN PRACTICE
30 MAY 2024
HOSTED AT BARTIER PERRY 

A lawyer is equipped with many skills, one of those skills is emotional intelligence. Our panellists will discuss navigating awkward office scenarios and how to use your emotional intelligence to remain resilient. The panel will discuss what being a lawyer is like for them, now and when they first started their career.  

PANEL 4:  ADVOCACY & PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE
20 JUNE 2024
HOSTED AT COLLEGE OF LAW

You know you’re talented. This seminar will provide you with the insider tips and tricks on how to master your court room advocacy and pleadings – ensuring you are a step ahead of the rest. 

BOOK ALL 4 TOGETHER & RECEIVE A DISCOUNT 
+ GET 10% OFF OUR TRIVIA NIGHT!

If you book all 4 you will receive a discounted rate of $25 per session (members) or $35 per session (non-members) plus everyone who books all 4 panels will get 10% off our Trivia Night!

Kind regards

Justine Anderson 
President 
Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales