2025 Law Week | An annual celebration of the legal profession and the community it serves
Law Week 2025 – Monday, 19 May 2025 to Friday, 23 May 2025.
Law Week provides an opportunity to place a spotlight on issues affecting access to justice in the community.
In producing Law Week, the Law Society is delighted to place a focus on Justice | Connection | Community as a means of inviting diverse members of the legal community to engage and participate in Law Week each year.
Law Week is made possible by the many organisations who provide free events for the community to build awareness of legal services and how legal services can help them. The Law Society’s role is to curate Law Week and to provide a platform for all organisations who wish to provide an event for the public. In addition, the Law Society presents some key Law Week events to complement the entire Law Week Programme.
The Society is proud to provide a platform for the legal community to come together, share stories and celebrate the good work of the profession during this special week and beyond.
We encourage all of the legal profession to participate in Law Week and register an event or initiative.
For more information, please call the Society’s Membership Team on (08) 9324 8692 or email membership@lawsocietywa.asn.au
With thanks to our Law Week sponsor:
Law Week 2025 Calendar of Events
Community Legal Education Session – Wills/EPA/EPG
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Anglican Community Centre, 2 Leslie Street, Mandurah, WA, 6210
This is a free event, starting at 2.30pm.
Peel Community Legal Services is offering a free legal education session for U3A Mandurah during Law Week 2025. This session will cover Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), and Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPG), helping individuals understand their rights and plan for the future. Participants will learn about the legal process, responsibilities, and importance of these documents in ensuring personal wishes are respected.
Aligned with Law Week’s theme of Justice | Connection | Community, this session promotes access to legal information, empowering seniors to make informed decisions. Peel Community Legal Services remains dedicated to supporting the community through accessible legal education.
Register via wendy@peelcls.com.au.
Street Law Centre WA’s Pop Up Legal Clinic with the Medical Respite Centre
Monday, 19 May 2025
Medical Respite Centre
This is a free session organised by Street Law Centre WA for MRC residents only, taking place from 10.00am to 11.00am.
For Law Week 2025, we’re expanding our reach by holding additional legal clinics throughout the week for our client group – those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. On 19 May, we’ll be holding a pop up legal clinic at Homeless Healthcare’s Medical Respite Centre, offering free legal advice and assistance to those at the centre. This initiative supports health justice by recognising the link between legal issues and health outcomes. People experiencing homelessness and health challenges often encounter legal barriers that affect their recovery and wellbeing. By delivering accessible legal services where they’re needed most, we’re helping provide access to justice and supporting our community.
If you have any questions, please contact Luella Botteon at luella@streetlawcentre.org.au or 0892217661.
Our work – A presentation by the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA about our work, our wins and our challenges
Monday, 19 May 2025
Citiplace Community Centre, Small Conference Room (upstairs, lift access), Upper Level City Railway Station Complex, Wellington St, Perth, WA 6000
This is a free event organised by Community Legal Education at ALSWA, taking place between 3.00pm – 5.30pm. Afternoon tea is provided.
Come and listen to our staff talk about the work we do, our wins and our challenges.
The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Ltd (ALSWA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation (ACCO) and is the leading provider of specialist legal advice, support services and advocacy for First Nations Peoples in WA. The cultural values of Care, Share and Respect form the foundation of ALSWA and underpin ALSWA’s commitment to clients, families and communities.
What is it like to work as an ALSWA lawyer or Court Officer? ALSWA staff share their experiences of working for ALSWA, a service that has been striving for justice for First Nations Peoples for over 50 years.
To register, please email the Community Legal Education Unit at CLE@als.org.au. Registration is required.
If you have any questions, please contact Hayley O’Hara or Angela Crombie at CLE@als.org.au or 0455570589.
Breathwork for Wellness
Monday, 19 May 2025
Humming Hive, 1/343 Cambridge Street, Wembley, WA 6014
This event will take place between 7.30pm – 9.00pm. Registration fee is $80.
In a profession where high performance is expected under relentless pressure, personal resilience is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. This practical workshop focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies that legal professionals can use to manage stress, increase mental agility, and build long-term resilience.
This session is designed to be experiential. Practitioners will be guided through a series of simple but powerful breathwork exercises that can be used in daily practice, in court, or even between client meetings. The techniques are drawn from both ancient traditions and modern science and adapted for the time-poor, mentally stretched legal professional.
Participants will learn:
• How to “downshift” from a stress response in under two minutes
• Breath strategies for energy, focus, and emotional composure
• Tools to build long-term stress resilience through daily practice
• When and how to use breathwork in a legal setting—quietly, subtly, and effectively
No prior experience is needed. This session is suitable for all fitness levels and includes optional movement or seated relaxation.
To register, please visit the event page here.
If you have any questions, please contact Maria-Luisa Coulson at mlcoulson@chillwellness.com.au or 0438853433.
Questions and Answers with Commissioner McKechnie AO KC and Deputy Commissioner Michael Corboy SC
Monday, 19 May 2025
Corruption and Crime Commission, Level 5, 45 Francis Street, Northbridge, WA 6003
This is a free event, starting at 2.30pm.
A question and answer discussion with Corruption and Crime Commission Commissioner John McKechnie AO KC and Deputy Commissioner Michael Corboy SC on topics related to the concepts of justice and community within the context of the Commission’s functions.
To register, please visit the event page here.
If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra Mastrantonio at cassandra.mastrantonio@ccc.wa.gov.au or 9215 4839.
Legal Aid WA Law Week Video Challenge
Monday, 19 May 2025
During Law Week we shine a light on issues affecting access to justice in our community. At Legal Aid WA, we know that listening to and providing a platform for the voices of young people, is essential to this conversation. The Law Week Video Challenge provides high schoolers an opportunity to show off their skills and passion by creating a short video to be shared across our social media platforms.
Students can submit a short video (1 minute) using one of the following prompts:
- Justice | Connection | Community – what does that mean to you?
- Why is it important for young people to know their legal rights?
- Staying Safe Online
Competition opens Monday 19th May 2025 – Closes end of Term 2
To participate, please email cle@legalaid.wa.gov.au.
If you have any questions, please contact Olivia Pusey at cle@legalaid.wa.gov.au or +61 8 6392 6072.
Magistrates Court of Western Australia Q and A with Her Honour Deputy Chief Magistrate Elizabeth Woods
Monday, 19 May
Central Law Courts – Courtroom 41, 501 Hay Street, Perth 6000
This is a free event, running between 1.15pm to 2.00pm.
Learn about the Magistrates Court of Western Australia by attending a Q and A session hosted by Her Honour Deputy Chief Magistrate Elizabeth Woods the longest serving woman judicial officer in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia having been a Magistrate for over 25 years.
A great opportunity for students, lawyers and aspiring judicial officers to understand how the court works and the role of Magistrates.
To register, please email shelley.roberts@justice.wa.gov.au.
If you have any questions, please contact Shelley Roberts at shelley.roberts@justice.wa.gov.au or 9425 2947.
Walk For Justice
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Law Access is a charitable organisation that facilitates the giving of pro bono legal assistance to those who cannot afford a lawyer.
Our event celebrates the pro bono work of the legal profession of WA and raises funds for Law Access.
The event is on National Pro Bono Day, Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
The walk commences in Barrack Square then traverses the City Foreshore to Point Fraser (and return) to finish with breakfast by the Bell Tower.
Register here. This is a free event.
Panel Discussion: The Unfortunate Woman
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Old Court House Museum, Stirling Gardens, cnr of Barrack St & St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000
Join us for a discussion on family and domestic violence in the court room where Kenneth Brown’s trial took place in 1876.
Mary Ann Brown, murdered in Champion Bay in 1876 by her husband Kenneth Brown, was like many victims of domestic violence, past to present, suffering coercion and violence until it was irrevocably too late. The cultural stereotypes present in both 1876 and today which enable violence and devalue the equity of women’s safety are starkly similar, despite one and a half centuries of cultural, political and legal progress.
An expert panel will expand on themes of women’s access to justice and stereotypes surrounding family and domestic violence which were explored in The Unfortunate Woman v Her Well-Respected Killer exhibition at the Old Court House Law Museum.
Limited seats available, tickets $25. To book, please visit the registration page here.
SCALES Legal Clinic
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
SCALES Community Legal Centre, 14 Council Avenue, Rockingham, WA 6168
This is a free event, starting at 10.00am.
SCALES Community Legal Centre will be offering 30 minutes of free legal advice either in person or via telephone.
This will be available to residents in the Cities of Rockingham and Kwinana.
The areas of legal advice covered will be limited to:
- Criminal Injuries Compensation;
- Family Law;
- Criminal Law (and traffic);
- Minor Civil Matters (Magistrates Court); and
- Restraining Orders.
Please contact SCALES on (08) 9550 0400 to make an appointment.
Places are limited so once we are at capacity there will be no further appointments available.
If you have any questions, please contact Nerys Lloyd at scales@murdoch.edu.au or (08) 9550 0400.
Address by Mark Friedgut: If Not Now, When: A Time to Stand Up and Be Counted Defending Our Voice, Our Rights and Our Future – The Legal Response to Antisemitism in Australia
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
28 Freedman Road, Menora, WA 6050
The session will begin at 6.30pm.
The PHC and the WA Society of Jewish Jurists & Lawyers invite the Community to the annual Law Week Function.
The address will be by Sydney-based barrister Mark Friedgut on the following topic:
If Not Now, When: A Time to Stand Up and Be Counted.
Defending Our Voice, Our Rights and Our Future – The Legal Response to Antisemitism in Australia
Mark is a prominent Sydney-based barrister who has extensive experience in acting in cases involving antisemitism and is also very active in many Jewish communal organisations.
An application will be made to the Legal Practice Board for a CPD point.
To register, please visit the event page. The registration fee is $18.
If you have any questions, please contact Jianele Gabriel at office@thephc.com.au or 1892710539.
Subiaco Justice Centre Quiz Night
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Subiaco Football Club, 246 Vincent St, Leederville, WA 6007
Join us at the annual fundraiser for the Subiaco Justice Centre, an independent not-for-profit community legal service that provides advice to disadvantaged persons who are unable to receive help elsewhere. This is our main fundraiser for the year and all proceeds go towards maintaining our service and keeping the lights on for our wonderful volunteer lawyers and students to assist those in need. It’s always a fun night without any formalities, a chance to socialise within the profession (and outside as well – bring your friends!) and an opportunity to raise funds for a good cause.
We’ll have a raffle and fabulous auction items as well!
There will be a cash (card) bar and a food truck, and feel free to BYO a platter for your table.
Doors open at 5.30pm and the Quiz runs from 7.00pm – 9.00pm.
To register, please visit the event page here. The registration fee is $35 individual and $350 table.
If you have any questions, please contact Annie Belcastro at annie@subiaco.legal or 0417916705.
Legal Aid WA – Civil Law Q&A at Holy Grounds Cafe
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Holy Grounds Cafe, St George’s Cathedral, Level 1, 3 Pier Street, Perth, WA 6000
Legal Aid WA are collaborating with Holy Grounds to provide a free legal education session for community members at the Holy Grounds Cafe. The session will start at 12.30pm.
This Q&A session will provide community members the chance to ask our Civil Justice Practice team questions about a range of legal issues including debts, mortgage stress, insurance claims and more. Our highly skilled team will provide practical and accessible information for attendees, to feel safe and empowered.
We will also be offering ‘Legal Health Checks’ to attendees, enabling them to access referrals and further legal information.
You can either register via email to cle@legalaid.wa.gov.au or register in person at Holy Grounds Cafe.
If you have any questions, please contact Olivia Pusey at cle@legalaid.wa.gov.au or 0863926072.
Magistrates Court of Western Australia Q and A with Her Honour Deputy Chief Magistrate Elizabeth Woods
Tuesday, 20 May
Central Law Courts – Courtroom 41, 501 Hay Street, Perth 6000
This is a free event, running between 4.00pm to 4.45pm.
Learn about the Magistrates Court of Western Australia by attending a Q and A session hosted by Her Honour Deputy Chief Magistrate Elizabeth Woods the longest serving woman judicial officer in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia having been a Magistrate for over 25 years.
A great opportunity for students, lawyers and aspiring judicial officers to understand how the court works and the role of Magistrates.
To register, please email shelley.roberts@justice.wa.gov.au.
If you have any questions, please contact Shelley Roberts at shelley.roberts@justice.wa.gov.au or 9425 2947.
Community Connections and Clothing in Mirrabooka with NSCLC
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre Office, 10 Cobbler Place, Mirrabooka WA 6061
This event is free to attend and will take place from 9.30am – 11.00am.
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre is partnering with Thread Together to provide the community with brand new and FREE items of clothing through Thread Together’s Mobile Wardrobe.
What’s available?
- FREE and BRAND-NEW professional clothing for all ages and sizes.
- Information stalls from local services.
- Tea and coffee.
- FREE legal resources, information and more!
Please register via this page.
Lawyer in the Library – Wills and Estate CLE
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
City of Gosnells Library (Agonis Building), 2232D Albany Highway, Gosnells, WA 6110
This event is free to attend and will take place between 10.00am – 11.30pm.
Community Legal Education on Wills and Estate.
FREE Community Legal Education Session: Wills & Estate Planning
Are you prepared for the future? Join us for an informative session on Wills & Estate Planning to understand your rights and ensure your loved ones are protected.
What You’ll Learn:
– The importance of having a Will
– How to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes
– Understanding Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
– Common mistakes to avoid
This event is organised by Redgum Justice. Register via admin@redgumjustice.org.au.
Law Week Book Club Forum
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Herbert Smith Freehills, Level 11, 1 The Esplanade, Perth, WA 6000
This event is free to attend and will take place between 5.30pm – 8.00pm.
This popular event makes a triumphant return for Law Week 2025, this year focusing on the book Mean Streak from award-winning journalist and writer Rick Morton.
Chaired by Karess Dias, we will hear from a panel of experts in the field – including victims of Robodebt and those who represented them – for an insightful discussion not to be missed.
The book can be purchased at Boffins or any good book seller.
To register, please visit the event page.
Street Law Centre WA’s Pop Up Legal Clinic with the Passages Peel
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Passages Youth Engagement Hub, 20 Davey Street, Mandurah, WA 6210
This is a free session organised by Street Law Centre WA for young people aged between 12-25 who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness and attending Passages Peel. The session will take place between 10.00am -12.00pm.
For Law Week 2025, we’re expanding our reach by holding additional legal clinics throughout the week for our client group – those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. On 21 May, we’ll be in Mandurah hosting a pop-up legal clinic at Passages Youth Engagement Hub, offering free legal advice and assistance to young people accessing the service.
Passages is an essential community service providing a non-judgemental safe space for marginalised and at-risk young people between the ages of 12 to 25. There is a significant gap in accessible legal services for young people experiencing homelessness in the Mandurah area. By working alongside trusted community services, this initiative helps remove barriers, strengthen support networks, and ensure young people are seen, heard, and empowered through access to justice.
If you have any questions, please contact Luella Botteon at luella@streetlawcentre.org.au or 0892217661.
Legal Support Pathways for those experiencing homelessness in Mandurah
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
City of Mandurah, 3 Peel Street, Mandurah, WA 6210
This is a free session organised by Street Law Centre WA, taking place from 1.30pm – 2.30pm.
As part of Law Week 2025, we’ve been invited by the Community Development team at the City of Mandurah to present at their Rough Sleepers Coordination Group meeting on 21 May. This meeting is part of the City’s quarterly rough sleepers coordination group meeting, where local services and stakeholders come together to share updates, build connections, and collaborate on community responses to homelessness. We’ll be delivering an education session about our service—who we assist, how we work, and how local organisations can refer clients to us. This is an important opportunity to strengthen referral pathways and ensure people within our client group in Mandurah can access the legal support they need.
If you have any questions, please contact Luella Botteon at luella@streetlawcentre.org.au or 0892217661.
FCLC Law in the Koort
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Walyalup Civic Centre, 151 High Street, Fremantle, WA 6160
This is a free event, starting at 9.30am.
Register for a free 30-minute legal advice appointment with the Fremantle Community Legal Centre as part of The Law Society of WA’s annual Law Week.
Areas of law include: Family (divorce, children & property); wills and estates; tenancy; debts; traffic matters; consumer law; employment law; violence/misconduct restraining orders; minor civil matters and minor criminal matters; property matters; medical negligence; Centrelink issues.
To register, please contact fclc@fremantle.wa.gov.au.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Sirolli at fclc@fremantle.wa.gov.au or 9432 9790.
Access To Justice Through Litigation Funding
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Pragma Lawyers, 282 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA 6008
This is a free event, taking place between 5.30pm – 7.30pm.
Hartwell Funds and the Association of Litigation Funders of Australia (AALF) invite you to attend its Law Week panel, ‘Access to Justice Through Litigation Funding.’ This event aims to bring together members of the extended Western Australian legal and insolvency professions for an informed discussion of the use of litigation funding to facilitate access to justice for litigants. Hartwell Funds and AALF hope to increase community and professional awareness of the usefulness of litigation funding in overcoming many of the practical barriers that often preclude litigants from pursuing claims and outcomes to which they would otherwise be entitled.
We welcome you to join us for a short panel discussion, followed by light refreshments.
To register, please visit the event page.
If you have any questions, please contact Sophia Kailis at sophia@hartwell.fund or (08) 6146 9594.
How to Get the Most out of the Mediator
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Mediators are unbiased and impartial, but they don’t operate in a vacuum: they want to get the deal done and they are only human.
From framing the issue in an appropriate way, to conveying subliminal messages, to structuring the process ‘correctly’, mediators can help or hinder your client. This panel discussion, which involves experienced mediators and client representatives, will look at ways you can get the most out of your mediator for your client.
This session have 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills, running between 12.30pm – 1.30pm.
To register, please visit the page here.
Legal Aid WA – How do we help? Goldfields Stakeholders Event
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Online & Legal Aid WA Goldfields Office, 1/120 Egan Street, Karlgoorlie, WA 6430
This is a free event, starting at 12.30pm.
This special Law Week webinar is designed for Legal Aid WA staff and stakeholders working in the Goldfields region. Starting with an overview of Legal Aid WA and our services, the webinar aims to assist stakeholders in this region to develop an understanding of how we can help, and referral pathways for clients.
Attendees are encouraged to join the event in-person at Legal Aid WA’s Goldfields regional office, where they can network and chat to other stakeholders, however it will also be accessible online for remote attendance.
To register, please visit the event page here.
If you have any questions, please contact Olivia Pusey at cle@legalaid.wa.gov.au or 0863926072.
R U Legal? Webinar for Parents, Caregivers and Educators
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
This is a free online event, taking place from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Based on Legal Aid WA’s popular R U Legal? community legal education program, this webinar is for educators, parents and caregivers and explores some of the key legal issues impacting young people in WA today.
Delivered by a Legal Aid WA criminal lawyer, attendees will learn important information about the legal rights and responsibilities of young people, and how Legal Aid WA can help. This webinar will help attendees to stay informed, and to feel empowered to have important conversations with young people about being safe online, talking to the police and so much more!
To register, please visit the event page here.
If you have any questions, please contact Olivia Pusey at cle@legalaid.wa.gov.au or 0863926072.
Free Legal Assistance Clinics by HHG Legal Group
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Any HHG Legal Group Office
This session will be running between 4.00pm – 5.00pm. Please call 1800 6090 945 or email we.help.people@hhg.com.au to make an appointment.
Our free legal assistance clinics are open to all, no matter how simple or complex the advice required is. Short, sharp and free of charge, these appointments are run by award-winning lawyers.
Through these clinics, we can provide legal aid and information on the following:
- Explaining Court procedures;
- Explaining alternatives to Court;
- Interpreting legal documents;
- Assisting in writing brief letters;
- Referring you to external organisations or individuals who may assist your circumstances;
- General advice.
Our free legal assistance clinics are open every Wednesday between 4pm – 5pm. Call 1800 609 945 to book your 15 minute appointment at any of our locations.
The Implications of President Trump’s Sanctions Against the International Criminal Court
Thursday, 22 May 2025
This session will be live-streamed for WA attendees from 3.30pm – 5.00pm.
The session will feature Professor Tim McCormack, who just finished a sixteen-year stint as Special Advisor to the ICC Prosecutor, and barrister Regina Weiss, who has prosecuted war crimes and crimes against humanity at The Hague.
Please register via the link.
Wills Clinic
Thursday, 22 May 2025
Redgum Justice, 2232c Albany Highway, Gosnells, WA 6110
This event has two sessions, running between both 9.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm.
Our Wills Clinic is here to assist a limited number of clients with limited income on a first-come, first-served basis!
What We Offer:
– Assistance with Simple Wills
– Guidance on Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPG)
– Help with Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)
This event is organised by Redgum Justice and McCabes Lawyers Perth. Register via admin@redgumjustice.org.au.
Law Week YLC Panel & Networking Event
Tough Conversations in the WA Legal Profession
Thursday, 22 May 2025
This event is free to attend and will take place between 5.30pm – 7.45pm.
This special Law Week forum hosted by the Young Lawyers Committee brings together a panel representing the different sectors of the legal profession to tackle strategies for engaging in these tough conversations. It aims to provide a guide for young lawyers on how to go about raising these issues and a lesson for established practitioners on how to provide an environment that encourages concerns being heard and acted upon.
To register, please visit the event page.
The Hester Coetsee Law Week Art Competition 2025 Award Ceremony
Thursday, 22 May 2025
Geraldton Multipurpose Centre, 250 Marine Terrace, Geraldton WA 6530
Regional Alliance West (“RAW”) is marking Law Week 2025 with an art competition with the theme “Law and the Cars We Drive”.
The Award Ceremony will be hosted at 3.30pm on Thursday, 22 May 2025
The Competition
Theme: Law and the Cars we Drive
Requirements: An original work of art reflecting upon the theme
Closing Date: 4.00pm on Thursday 8 May 2025
Please contact legal@raw.org.au if you have any questions.
SCA (WA) Law Week
Thursday, 22 May 2025
Beaumonde On The Point, 306 Riverside Dr, East Perth, WA 6004
This session will take place between 9.00am to 4.30pm, followed by Sundowner between 4.30pm to 6.00pm.
Looking to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in strata laws and regulations?
We invite you to attend the SCA (WA) Law Week event in 2025, to gain invaluable insights from legal experts in their respective fields to hear updates on the latest with strata reform, updates on interesting SAT cases, defects, 10-year plans and ICYMI updates of all strata law topics.
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 the page here.
If you have any questions, please contact Jack Leighton-Jones at events.wa@strata.community or (08) 9381 7084.
The Use of Messaging Apps in Government Business and its Implications for Open and Accountable Government in Australia
Thursday, 22 May 2025
This is a webinar jointly presented by the Office of the Information Commissioner (WA) and the State Records Office (WA).
This discussion will bring together the author of, and contributors to, Australia’s first report on the use of messaging apps in federal agencies (Messaging apps: a report on Australian Government agency practices and policies) together with legal and accountability experts, to discuss the report’s findings and recommendations, and implications of the findings for the practice of open and accountable government, and for democracy itself, across Australia.
The session will take place from 10.00am to 11.00am, with 1 CPD Unit in Substantive Law attached.
To register, please visit the page here.
Law Week Long Lunch – The Future is Now: AI, Ethics, and Innovation in the Legal Profession
Friday, 23 May 2025
Frasers, State Reception Centre, Kaarta Koomba (Kings Park)
Join us for this unmissable Law Week Long Lunch with the compelling Professor Ed Santow as he shares a clear-eyed, sobering and thought-provoking perspective on the AI world that has arrived. The event includes a 30 minute Keynote address and later on in the afternoon a 30 minute fireside chat with Q and A.
Tickets include a premium three-course meal with beverages, 1 CPD unit and lots of time to interact with friends and colleagues.
To register, please visit the event page and use the event flyer to the right of the page.
Working With and Examining Vulnerable Witnesses
Friday, 23 May 2025
Level 6, 445 Hay St, Perth, WA 6000
This is a free event, taking place between 4.30pm – 7.00pm.
To celebrate Law Week, Ruah Legal Services and Mental Health Law Centre (RLS) is hosting an informative panel discussion designed for professionals in the legal and social services fields who interact with vulnerable witnesses.
We are pleased to welcome Her Honour Chief Judge Julie Wager and Her Honour Judge Wendy Hughes as speakers on the panel moderated by RLS Senior Policy Lawyer, Elle de Koning.
The session will run for 45 minutes and be followed by a short presentation from Jolin Edmondson from the Communication Partner Program team who will showcase resources that can be developed for working with vulnerable witnesses or clients with mental impairment under the Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023.
Please register via the event website here.
If you have any questions, please contact Nina Lafferty at nina.lafferty@ruah.org.au or 08 9328 8012.
SWLS Law Week Sundowner
Friday, 23 May 2025
Mojo’s Bunbury (Private Room), Hoyts Cinema Complex, 2/33 Clifton Street, Bunbury, Western Australia 6230
This is a free event, starting at 5.30pm.
The South West Law Society is pleased to announce that they are partnering again with the HHG Legal Group and the South West Community Legal Centre to celebrate Law Week. We invite you to a Sundowner on Friday 23 May 2025 at Mojo’s Bunbury. Canapés and some drinks provided, please advise of any dietary requirements when you RSVP.
To register, please send an email to society@swls.asn.au.
If you have any questions, please contact Shona Paton or Amanda Jarvey at society@swls.asn.au or 97913206.
Day in the Life of a Lawyer
Friday, 23 May 2025
HHG Legal Group Perth, Level 8, 863 Hay Street, Perth 6000
This is a free session, starting at 3.00pm.
Join us for an insightful evening tailored for recent law graduates and aspiring lawyers. Learn from seasoned practitioners and fresh graduates as they share their experiences. Our panel will answer your questions about life as a lawyer, from the challenges of your first years to a typical day at a firm. Explore various practice areas to find your niche. This is a great opportunity to network, gain valuable insights, and prepare for a successful legal career. Don’t miss out on discovering what life really holds after earning your law degree. Join us and shape your future in law!
To register, please visit the event page here.
If you have any questions, please contact HHG marketing team at marketing@hhg.com.au or 0892112638.
Free 20-minute consultations with Cullen Macleod Lawyers
Monday, 19 May 2025 – Friday, 23 May 2025
Cullen Macleod Lawyers are offering a free 20-minute consultation between Monday 19 May and Friday 23 May, with one of their experienced lawyers in one of their many areas of practice, including, Business Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Property Law, Wills & Estates and Dispute Resolution.
To register, please call the office on 9389 3999 or email mail@cullenmacleod.com.au to arrange a telephone or online meeting. Just let the team know you’ve been referred through the Law Week event.
If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Santoro at tsantoro@cullenmacleod.com.au or 9389 3999.
2024 Event Review
Bookings are now closed for Book Club Forum. Please contact membership@lawsocietywa.asn.au if you have any queries.
Law Society Law Week Book Club Forum – Prima Facie by Suzie Miller
Wednesday, 15 May, 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
Available Events:
Derby Law Week Event
Wednesday, 15 May, 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 Corruption and Crime Commission: Unmasking the role of lawyers in corruption investigations
Wednesday, 15 May, 10.30am-11.30am, Corruption and Crime Commission, Level 5/45 Francis St, Northbridge, 6003. Free event.
The CCC may investigate allegations of corruption (serious misconduct) by public officers using particular powers to obtain information. The Commission may examine a witness and require the production of records. Usually an examination is conducted in private and evidence given remains secret. For Law Week, the Commission will re-create a portion of a mock examination in a fictitious public officer. The Hon John McKechnie AO, KC will preside over the mock examination and explain the various roles lawyers play during the course of an investigation and in the examination room to assist the Commission reach an opinion as to whether serious misconduct has occurred.
What is the role of Counsel assisting the Commission? Can a witness be legally represented?
To register, please visit : CCC: Unmasking the role of lawyers in corruption investigations Tickets, Wed, May 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite
The Hester Coetsee Law Week Art Exhibition 2024
Thursday, 16 May, 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
Thursday, 16 May, 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
Thursday, 16 May, 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.
Thursday, 16 May, 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!
What you need to know about the May 2024 changes to Family Law
Thursday, 16 May, 10.30am-11.00am, online, free.
Hosted by Legal Aid WA.
Family Law in Australia is changing in early May to simplify legal pathways and strengthen the focus on the best interests of children, in cases where married couples are separating. Our experienced family lawyer Heidi explains the key changes and their impact in this information session, delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
To register, please visit What you need to know about the May 2024 changes to Family Law | Humanitix.
Peel Community Legal Services – Community Meet and Greet
Thursday, 16 May, 10.00am-11.30am, Byford Baptist Church, 155 Warrington Road, Byford 6122. Free event.
Peel Community Legal Services invite you to meet the staff and hear how we can provide a comprehensive and accessible legal and advocacy service to the Peel region. This event will be used to promote the launch of the outreach service that will be offered each month at Byford Baptist Church.
To register, please email : hello@peelcls.com.au
Work and Development Permits and Fines
Hosted by Legal Aid WA.
Thursday, 16 May, 2.00-3.00pm, Free online event.
Samantha Abbot, Lawyer, WDP Team Legal Aid WA, will provide an introductory session exploring the origins of the Work and Development Permit service and how Legal Aid WA (and other service providers) can support clients to achieve positive outcomes with the Fines Enforcement Registry.
To register, please visit : Legal Aid WA – Work and Development Permits and Fines | Humanitix
Bunbury Law Week Sundowner
Thursday, 16 May, from 5.30pm, The Mantra Lighthouse Bunbury. Free event.
The South West Law Society is proud to announce that it will again be partnering with the South West Community Legal Centre and HHG Legal Group for it’s annual Law Week Sundowner in Bunbury.
We encourage members and non-members of the legal profession, support staff and other important agencies throughout the South West to join us to celebrate Law Week.
Food platters and some drinks provided. To register, please email: amanda.j@swclc.org.au
Pop-up stall Mirrabooka Regional Open Space
Friday, 17 May, 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
Friday, 17 May, 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.
Presenting to Switched on Seniors on the importance of Estate Planning
Friday, 17 May, 10.00am-12.00pm, Church Hall, 78 Frederick Street, Shoalwater, 6169.
Free event.
Mountains Lawyers’ experienced Wills and Estates Lawyers will give an informative talk on all aspects of estate planning (including wills, enduring powers of attorney and guardianship, and advanced health directives), as well as debunking some of the common myths around estate planning to a local group named Switched on Seniors which meets regularly in Rockingham and on a monthly basis opens up to a wider section of the community though local Seniors networks and social media. Given the target audience we will also discuss estate planning in the digital area.
To register, please email: switchedonseniors@gmail.com
How We Help in Family Law
Hosted by Legal Aid WA.
Friday, 17 May, 1.00-2.00pm, free online event.
Presented by Colleen Brown, Director of our Family Law Division, please join us for a deep dive into all things family law at Legal Aid WA. This webinar will provide information to professionals working in family law in WA about Legal Aid WA’s family law services, how we can help and referral pathways. It will be a great opportunity for stakeholders to ask questions about our family law services.
To register, please visit Legal Aid WA – How we help in Family Law | Humanitix
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Walk For Justice
Tuesday, 21 May, 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
Tuesday, 21 May, 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
Wednesday, 22 May, 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.
Strata Community Association (WA) Law Week
Thursday, 23 May, 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.
R U Legal? Community Legal Education for Educators
Thursday, 23 May, 4.30pm-5.30pm, online, free.
Legal Aid WA’s R U Legal? program is a legal literacy program, informing young people about the criminal justice system and the laws that affect them. This webinar for educators and support staff provides information about the program including key messages of R U Legal?, how to book a session for students and post-visit resources that are available.
Please register here: R U Legal? Community Legal Education for Educators | Humanitix
R U Legal? Webinar for Parents and Caregivers
Thursday, 23 May, 6.00pm-7.00pm, online, free.
Based on Legal Aid WA’s popular R U Legal? program, this webinar for parents and caregivers will explore some of the key legal issues that affect young people in WA today. Delivered by a criminal lawyer, the session will include information about the law in these areas, potential legal consequences of these behaviors, where to get help, and importantly, provide an introduction into discussing these issues with your children.
Please register here: R U Legal? webinar for parents and caregivers | Humanitix
Interim Hearing Workshop for Regional Family Lawyers
Hosted by Legal Aid WA.
Friday, 23 May, 10.00am-12.00pm, free online event.
This online workshop facilitated by Senior Legal Aid WA Family Law Solicitor and Barrister Leah Young, will provide practical training to attendees on preparing and conducting interim hearings in child related cases in the Family Court of WA. With 22 years experience in the Family Court of WA, Leah has a wealth of knowledge to share with attendees. This workshop is for Legal Aid WA regional practitioners as well as regional practitioners from our partner organizations, including Community Legal Centers and Aboriginal Family Legal Services.
To register, please visit Interim Hearing Workshop for Regional Family Lawyers | Humanitix
Law Society Law Week Long Lunch
Law. Justice. Reform.
In Conversation with the Attorney General of Western Australia
Bookings are now closed for the Law Week Long Lunch. Please contact membership@lawsocietywa.asn.au if you have any queries.
Friday, 24 May, 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.
