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This seminar provides a great opportunity for junior practitioners to receive practical advice on appearing before the Supreme, District and Magistrates Courts and the State Administrative Tribunal. The highly experienced speakers will provide advice on general conduct in the courts; expectations of junior lawyers; insights into conducting pre-trial processes; and necessary documents for submission. Hear directly from members of the Judiciary as to the main dos and don’ts for court appearances.
There will be facilitated Q&A time at the end of the seminar where attendees will have the chance to draw on the knowledge of the experienced Judicial speakers.
Refreshments provided.
Level: General
His Honour Judge Christopher Kendall - Chair
Federal Circuit Court of Australia
His Honour Chief Judge Kevin Sleight
District Court of Western Australia
The Hon. Acting Justice Larissa Monique Strk
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Magistrate Deen Potter
Magistrates Court of Western Australia
Maurice Spillane
Senior Member
State Administrative Tribunal
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