CPD Session – 5 November 2020

The Workings of Contract Interpretation   Presenter: Dr Ryan Catterwell Lecturer at the University of Queensland & Consultant at King Wood Mallesons   (Professional Skills, 1.25 points)   Registration essential due to COVID-19 restrictions – either in person or Zoom attendance available.

CPD Session – 27 August 2020

Sexual Harassment and Bullying: What not to do, how to address it and what to do if you see it   Panel: Jane Abbey (Len King Chambers) Mark Douglas (Murray Chambers) Sashi Maharaj QC (Owen Dixon Chambers West) Gillian Walker (Murray Chambers)   Presented by the Women at the Bar Committee but open to all members (Ethics, 1.25…

CPD Session – 9 July 2020

Privilege Against Self-Incrimination in Civil and Commercial Matters: An Update on Recent Cases    Chair:           Brendon Roberts QC (Bar Chambers) Presenter:   Michael Barnett (Jeffcott Chambers)   (Professional Skills, 1.25 points)   Registration essential due to COVID-19 restrictions – either in person or Zoom attendance available.

2020 Bar Readers’ Course Cancelled

In light of the unfolding COVID-19 crisis, the Association has reluctantly determined that no Bar Readers’ Course will be conducted in 2020/2021. All current applicants and persons who have expressed an interest in the Course will be contacted directly. Please see the Bar Readers’ Course page for more information.

Bar Readers’ Course 2020

In light of the current circumstances we are reviewing the realistic conduct of the Course in this calendar year.  On any view, it cannot proceed as it was intended to, although it might proceed in a different format.  More information will be communicated with interested participants as it is known.  The new, and later, due…

ETAC 2020 Cancelled

With the growing transmission rates of COVID-19, the Advocacy Training Council has advised that the Essential Trial Advocacy Course that was due to take place between 29 June and 3 July 2020 in Adelaide has been cancelled.  Appropriate arrangements for next year’s Course (to be held interstate) are being considered but no immediate decisions will be…