Dear Members and Colleagues, 

OUR ANNUAL WELCOME TO THE LAW PANELS ARE BACK!

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. With catering and a tended bar to enjoy after the panels, our networking time provides the great opportunities for building the foundation for connection and friendship, and the opportunity to chat with our speakers and pick their brain further! 

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: Thing I Wish I Had Known – Tips, Tricks and Insider Knowledge 
15/08/2023

The panel will tackle all the difficult questions about how to set yourself up for success in your legal career, get ahead of the competition and be noticed by the people who can make decisions about your career. This is a great opportunity to get answers to the burning questions you’re afraid to ask! 

Panel 2: Pleadings: Performing on Paper & In Court – Written Advocacy, Oral Advocacy, Court & Tribunal Etiquette 
22/08/2023

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. 

Panel 3: Building Your Brand – Mentorship, Sponsorship, Networking and Marketing Yourself
29/08/2023 

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 4: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience and Dealing with Difficult People
5/09/2023 

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.  

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!

If you want to become a member, you can sign up online here: 

Kind regards

Justine Anderson 
President 
Women Lawyers Association of New South Wales