Law Week 2024 Calendar of Events
Law Society Law Week Book Club Forum – Prima Facie by Suzie Miller
5.45pm – 8.00pm
Herbert Smith Freehills, Level 11, 1 The Esplanade, Perth
We invite you to join us for this special event where we will explore the themes of Suzie Miller’s compelling debut novel, Prima Facie.
This intimate event is free to attend and will include the chance to discuss this important book with our guest panel.
Guest Panel:
- Karess Dias – Solicitor, State Solicitor’s Office – Chair
- The Hon Lindy Jenkins – Chair, Law Reform Commission
- Dr Jennie Gray – CEO, Women’s Legal Service WA (WLSWA)
- Philip Hardless – Barrister, Murray Chambers
- Amanda Morrison – Lived Experience Advocate
Derby Law Week Event
9.00am – 12.00pm, Anglicare Derby, 90 Loch Street, Derby 6728.
Legal and support services of Derby and Broome will be setting up information stalls in the community of Derby.
Free event. For enquiries, please contact Stacey: stacey.masuda@afls.org.au
The Hester Coetsee Law Week Art Exhibition 2024
3.30pm, Geraldton Multipurpose Centre.
Exhibition and Awards Ceremony for entrants to The Hester Coetsee Law Week Art Exhibition.
Original works of art reflecting upon the theme “Law and the Homes We Live In”
3 categories:
Junior: Under 12 years Prize $750 sponsored by Hofmeyr Attorneys
Senior: 12 to 17 years Prize $1000
Open: 18+ Prize $1500
Entries close 4:00pm, Thursday 2 May 2024. Please send entries to legal@raw.org.au .
Planning for the future – Wills/Estate Planning, EPA, EPG, AHD, deceased estate administration
4.00-6.00pm at Amanda Liston Legal, Mandurah.
An event designed to provide general legal advice in relation to wills / estate planning, enduring powers of attorney and guardianship, advance health directives and deceased estate administration.
To register, please contact Amanda Liston Legal on 95353167 or amanda@amandalistonlegal.com.au .
A Day in the life of a Lawyer
3.00-5.00pm, Level 8/863 Hay Street, Perth.
Forum for all law students/graduates to attend HHG Boardroom for Presentation followed by afternoon tea.
Join us for an enlightening event, designed specifically for recent law graduates and aspiring lawyers. Gain invaluable insights into the legal profession from those who have walked the path before you. Our panel, featuring a mix of seasoned practitioners and fresh law graduates, is ready to answer all your questions about life as a lawyer.
Discover what really happens during your initial years in the field, get a glimpse into a typical day at a firm, and explore various practice areas to find your fit. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, network, and set yourself up for success in the legal world.
To register, please click here: Law Week | HHG
Subiaco Justice Centre Law Week Quiz Night
Subiaco Football Club, 240 Vincent Leederville, WA.
Doors open 5.30pm, Quiz runs 7.00pm – 9.00pm.
As part of this year’s Law Week, the Subiaco Justice Centre is once again hosting its annual Quiz Night to raise funds for the center which provides legal advice to disadvantaged persons and seeks to improve access to justice in new and innovative ways.
It’s always a fun night without any formalities, a chance to socialize within the profession, and an opportunity to raise funds for a good cause.
There will be a cash (card) bar and a food truck, and feel free to BYYO a platter for you own table.
Plenty of great raffle prizes and auction items to win!
Law Week Drinks in Bunbury.
The Rose, 27 Wellington Street, Bunbury WA
4.00pm – late.
Let’s all have a Friday night session of sorts!!
Please share in your networks – please be inclusive – not just lawyer types as we know we are all part of a greater Justice fighting team!
Buy your own but if we get bulk number will hatch a new per head price!
To register, please email: lauren@sacorp.com.au
Pop-up stall Mirrabooka Regional Open Space
8.00am-11.00am, 38 Ashbury Crescent, Mirrabooka
The Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre is pleased to announce its upcoming pop-up stall at the community markets. We will be providing a range of services, including referrals for legal consultations with a lawyer or advocate, as well as informing attendees about our community education programs.
No registrations required, free event.
Please contact Amber: amber.cooper@nsclegal.org.au if you have any questions.
Mediation Information Session
1.00pm-2.00pm, Supreme Court, David Malcolm Justice Centre, 28 Barrack Street, Perth. Free event.
Being involved in a legal dispute can be costly and stressful. The Supreme Court’s mediation program is designed to assist parties resolve their legal dispute simply, quickly and cost-effectively. If you would like to learn more about the Supreme Court’s mediation process, this session, conducted by a mediation registrar, provides information to members of the community.
To register, please email the Associate to the Principal Registrar with your full name and email details : associate.principal.registrar@justice.wa.gov.au.
Walk For Justice
7.30am, commencing in Barrack Square
Law Access 2024 Walk for Justice is open for registrations and fundraising! This annual event will bring members of the legal community together to promote access to justice, celebrate the generous pro bono work of Western Australian lawyers and raise funds to support the valuable work of Law Access.
Your participation will help Law Access to continue providing a vital pro bono referral service for vulnerable Western Australians facing legal problems where no funded legal assistance is available.
Register as a team with your firm or an as individual and start raising donations here.
Planning for the future – Wills/Estate Planning, EPA, EPG, AHD, deceased estate administration
4-6pm at Amanda Liston Legal, Mandurah.
An event designed to provide general legal advice in relation to wills / estate planning, enduring powers of attorney and guardianship, advance health directives and deceased estate administration.
To register, please contact Amanda Liston Legal on 95353167 or amanda@amandalistonlegal.com.au .
Mediation Information Session for Lawyers
1.00pm-2.00pm, Supreme Court, David Malcolm Justice Centre. Free event.
Most civil cases in the Supreme Court are resolved before going to trial. The Supreme Court’s mediation program is designed to assist parties to resolve their legal dispute simply, quickly and cost-effectively. If you would like to learn more about the Supreme Court’s mediation process, this session, conducted by a mediation registrar, provides information to members of the legal profession.
Please register by sending the Associate to the Principal Registrar an email with your full name and contact details: associate.principal.registrar@justice.wa.gov.au.
SCA (WA) Law Week
9.00am – 5.00pm, The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Entrance, 1 Hackett Drive, Crawley, 6009.
Looking to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in strata laws and regulations?
Registrations are now open for our Law Week Event. Get in quick as this event regularly sells out!
We invite you to attend the SCA (WA) Law Week event in 2024, to gain invaluable insights from legal experts in their respective fields.
This informative event is specifically designed to bring you up to speed with the latest industry trends, insights, and emerging issues arising from the application of laws.
To register, please visit SCA (WA) Law Week (smartsheet.com).
Inclusions: Morning tea, Lunch and Sundowner.
Law Society Law Week Long Lunch
Law. Justice. Reform.
In Conversation with the Attorney General of Western Australia
1.00pm – 4.00pm, Frasers, State Reception Centre
60 Frasers Avenue Kaarta Koomba (Kings Park)
Our Law Week Long Lunch is set to be another special Friday afternoon, as we share time with someone who needs little introduction!
The Attorney General, the Hon John Quigley MLA will share his perspectives on law, justice and reform.
At beautiful Frasers in Kaarta Koomba (Kings Park), this will be a very special occasion for the wider profession to support Law Week.