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February 2012

Sunday, 29 January 2012 20:32 Nathan Huynh

NSW Young Lawyers Mental Health and Wellbeing Website

The NSW Young Lawyers Mental Health and Wellbeing website is dedicated to helping law students, solicitors and barristers if they are experiencing mental health issues or wish to improve their general wellbeing.

NSW Young Lawyers understand that the law can be a very stressful environment, whether you are studying, working in private practice or for the government. One in four lawyers will experience a mental health problem in their career to the point where they will require medical assistance.

This is an important issue and the NSW Young Lawyers website offers assistance and guidance to help you.
http://www.lawsociety.com.au/about/YoungLawyers/MentalHealth/index.htm

Thursday, 12 January 2012 21:05 Nathan Huynh

Competitions Portfolio - Positions Vacant

The Competitions Portfolio is looking for members to fill the following vacant positions:
1 x Mooting Director

1 x Beginners Negotiation Coordinator

1 x Advanced Negotiation Coordinator

1 x Paper Presentation Coordinator

To apply, please download the following form
For position descriptions, click here

Thursday, 24 November 2011 14:05 Nathan Huynh

NSW Young Lawyers Civil Litigation Committee - Annual Mooting Competition

The Committee’s 3^rd Annual Mooting Competition is on again this year.

Date: Tuesday 13 December 2011
Time: 6.00 pm for a 6.30 pm start
Place: High Court of Australia, Sydney Registry

The judging panel for this year’s Competition is His Honour Justice Gummow, His Honour Justice Sackar and Ms Melissa Perry QC.

There will be drinks and nibbles after the event.

This event is always well attended and the Committee looks forward to seeing many of you there!

Wednesday, 23 November 2011 11:14 Nathan Huynh

Human Rights Forum: The Rule of Law in Times of War

The NSW Young Lawyers Human Rights Committee is hosting a forum on Tuesday 6 December on the topic: 'The Rule of Law in Times of War'. It promises to be a very interesting evening with fantastic guest speakers.

When: 6:30pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Where: Barr Room, Blake Dawson, 225 George St Sydney

For more information, see the attached flyer here.