Law Week 2011 will be held on 16 - 22 May

What's happening in Law Week 2011?

This year, Law Week has gone National.  Taking to the streets in cities and towns around New South Wales, and in Sydney an open air legal expo will be held in the CBD's Martin Place, where members of the public can talk face to face with major legal service providers. Put on your training shoes and join judges, lawyers and students in the annual PILCH Walk for Justice in the beautiful surrounds of Sydney's Harbour's foreshores.

There will be talks by lawyers in your local library and open days by local courts, and of course, the brightest and funniest young lawyers will compete for the prestigious Golden Gavel Award.

About Law Week

Law Week was established in New South Wales to promote greater understanding within the community of the law, the legal system and the legal profession.  Law Week is an incorporated company administered by a board, which is comprised of the leaders of the justice system in New South Wales.  Over time, Law Week has grown to become a coordinated, nation-wide event.


 

Resources

Law Week Grant Application Guidelines

Law Week grants of up to $1000 (inc.GST) per region are available to assist regional activities conducted in partnership with regional law societies, local courts, schools, NSW Police, libraries or Legal Aid.

 2011 Grant Application Form, Guidelines & Template

Law Week sentencing hypothetical

You Be The Judge


A hypothetical case study exploring how and why convicted criminals should be sentenced.
Moderated by Julie McCrossin.

Why Should I?

A Fun Way to Learn About the Law (2ed)



Rules of the road, divorce, crimes and neighbourhood disputes are among the many aspects of our legal system that touch upon the everyday lives of Australian children and their parents - either directly or indirectly through the media.

 

Why Should I? makes use of cartoons, humour and group exercises to encourage primary school children to read about the law and to research it further through their school library, the Internet or by asking their parents. Available online or in hard copy.

 

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