Members Meet-up: Commencement of the Legal Year

Kick off the legal year with our first Members Meet-up of 2026!
This collaborative event, hosted by the ACT Law Society and the ACT Bar Association, warmly welcomes members of both organisations as well as the Canberra Judiciary for an evening of networking, conversation, and celebration.

Reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as we mark the start of another exciting year in the legal profession.

What to expect:

  • A welcoming and social environment
  • Drinks and light refreshments
  • Great company and professional connections

Thanks to the generous support of our proud sponsors Elliott Gray and Nexia Australia tickets are subsidised to make this event accessible for all members, including offering a limited number of reduced-price tickets for new lawyers (in their first five years of practice) at just $35.

DETAILS

  • When: Thursday 5 February 2026  I  5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Where: Highball  I  Level 1, 75 London Cct, Canberra
  • Cost: $50 for members of ACT Law Society, ACT Bar Association and Canberra Judiciary; $35 for new lawyers (limited quantity available)
  • Ticket price includes a delicious selection of canapés and bar tab*
  • RSVP by Thursday 29 January
  • Dress Code: Business attire/ business casual
  • Note: ACT Bar Association members and Canberra Judiciary, please contact events@actlawsociety.asn.au to register. 

*Note that the bar will convert to a cash bar once the bar tab is exhausted.

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Event registration terms and conditions

ACT Law Society invoices have payment terms of 14 days. Fees are payable upon registration. A 1.2% surcharge may be incurred on payments processed via credit/debit card. The Society reserves the right to cancel or alter events at its discretion, and in such circumstances, attendees will be notified via email. 

Definitions — 'Registration' means any booking given to the Society in writing, on our website, or by phone. 'Member' means any member of the ACT Law Society, including associate members and honorary members. 'New Lawyer' means any member who has held a practising certificate for five years or less. 'CLC' means any member working for a recognised community legal centre, or holding a volunteer practising certificate. 'Student' means any member holding a student membership.

All cancellations must be made in writing, and all cancellations will incur a fee, however, no charge will be incurred for substituting another person. Outside of the cancellation periods given below, a $10 administration fee will be incurred for any cancellation made. If a registered attendee fails to attend without notifying the Society in writing, no credit or refund will be offered and 100% of the total cost will be retained by the Society. 

CPD Events — In the case of CPD events held at an venue other than the Law Society, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event. In the case of CPD events held at the Law Society, for cancellations made up to two working days prior to the event, 50% of the total cost will be retained by the Society as a cancellation fee and the balance may be used as a credit towards other CPD events or be refunded. If you choose to keep a credit it will remain valid for 12 months from the event date, after which time it will expire. For cancellations within two working days of the event, no refunds or credits will be applicable. 

Webinars — In the case of live or on-demand webinars, as connection details are sent when registration is completed, no refund or cancellation is available. 

Social events — In the case of social events, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event.

Attendees of events consent to filming, photography and sound recording as members of the audience. By registering and attending this event you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes

 

 

Registration

Member ticket $50.00(GST incl.) Register
New Lawyer & Student Member $35.00(GST incl.) Register
Non-member ticket $70.00(GST incl.) Register

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