Law Week is an annual event held in May across Australia to promote public understanding of the law and its role in society. Each year in Canberra the Law Society and its partners run a range of events to celebrate and engage the local legal profession, and to educate the public about the role of lawyers in our society.
Law Week, along with the ACT Law Society Foundation, donates to a local Canberra charity each year. The charity selected for 2024 is Lifeline Canberra.
Lifeline Canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. Skilled volunteers provide 24/7 support via local crisis support service on 13 11 14. Telephone crisis support workers listen with care and acceptance, whatever the circumstance.
Lawcover is a proud sponsor of the 2024 ACT Law Society Law Week, in support of the legal profession in the ACT.
Lawcover is Australia’s only profession-owned, APRA regulated insurer of the legal profession. We provide PI cover to law practices in New South Wales, the ACT and NT, as well a number of national firms and Community Legal Centres.
Lawcover provides outstanding claims service, as well as:
- Risk Management Education Program events and resources, delivered in person or online at no or low cost, attracting CPD points and comprehensive premium discounts.
- Unlimited Run-Off cover for ceased practices/retired practitioners, at no additional cost
- Cyber risk cover to the value of $50,000 per practice, at no additional cost
By helping to foster an environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing, Lawcover aims to assist the ACT Law Society with promoting standards of excellence in the provision of legal services - resulting in better outcomes for clients and the community.
Lawcover - more than insurance.
17 May
Templo Theatre
Law Week Launch & ACT Golden Gavel
The official launch, followed by the Golden Gavel comedy speaking competition.
Read more20 May
South Oval, ANU
Law Week Soccer 2024
Law Week kicks off with a fun afternoon of mixed six-a-side soccer. Get a little exercise and go home with some prizes!
Read more21 May
Johnson Auditorium, Pilgrim House
Blackburn Lecture: Anne Trimmer AO
Anne Trimmer AO will deliver the annual Blackburn Lecture.
Read more22 May
Hyatt Hotel - The Canberra Room
Bar Association Breakfast
The ACT Bar Women Barrister's Committee invites you to their Law Week Breakfast.
Read more24 May
Ainslie Football Club
Law Week Quiz Night
The New Lawyers’ Committee invites lawyers, assistants, family and friends to an evening of mind-bending trivia.
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