2012 Plain English Drafting Competition for Law Students - 15 May 2012

This competition is held by the Law Society of Western Australia to encourage writing which communicates clearly and effectively to the intended reader. Download an entry form here.

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Law Council of Australia - Commonwealth Budget ignores legal assistance sector - 09 May 2012

Commonwealth Budget ignores legal assistance sector The Law Council of Australia has expressed disappointment at the Commonwealth Government’s failure to do more in this year’s Budget to improve access to legal services for disadvantaged Australians. Law Council of Australia President, Ms Catherine Gale, said despite clear indications a lack...

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Latest Law Council Media Release - 24 April 2012

The Law Council today welcomed the release of the Report by the Parliamentary Joint Selection Committee on Australia’s Immigration Detention Network Law Council of Australia President Catherine Gale said the Council was pleased the Report acknowledged the dramatic negative impact mandatory, long term immigration detention can have on an individual’s...

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Strategic Plan 2010-2013 - 05 July 2010

The Society's Strategic Plan 2010-2013 is now available for members to view online. This plan will guide the Society’s activities over the next three years. It has been developed to provide a framework to take the Society into the future and sets an exciting direction for...

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Graduate Recruitment Monitoring Scheme - 24 June 2010

After careful consideration the Law Society of Western Australia has resolved to discontinue the Graduate Recruitment Monitoring Scheme. Students who have enquiries relating to when and how firms or organisations are likely to call for applications for vacation clerkships or graduate employment, or other matters related...

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Law Week Luncheon Speeches - 21 May 2010

Two prominent members of the legal profession addressed the audience at today's Law Week Luncheon on the topic of the National Legal Profession Reform Project. Members can download documents related to these speeches below: Glenn Ferguson, President of the Law Council of Australia

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