WA: 2021 CPD Fundraiser - Access to Justice in a COVID-19 World

The Western Australian (WA) legal profession has come together to support the Women’s Legal Service WA, which has seen an increase in demand for services due to COVID-19. The Women’s Legal Service WA is a not-for-profit community legal centre that provides legal services to women across WA.

The University of Western Australia, in partnership with the Law Society and supported by the WA legal profession, is hosting this special lecture for one CPD point in category 3 - Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

The Honourable Robert French AC, Chief Judge Julie Wager from the District Court and Dr Jacoba Brasch QC, the President of the Law Council of Australia, will speak on “Access to Justice in a Covid-19 world” that will include discussion about how COVID-19 has changed the legal profession.

Programme:

• Welcome and introductions by Professor Natalie Skead, Dean and Head of the UWA Law School.
• A representative from Women’s Legal Service will speak.
• The Honourable Robert French AC will speak.
• Chief Judge Julie Wager from the District Court of Western Australia will speak.
• Dr Jacoba Brasch QC, President of the Law Council of Australia, will speak.
• Thank you and close by Jocelyne Boujos, President of the Law Society of Western Australia.

Event Registration

Event registration is a donation of $50 for legal practitioners who want to receive a CPD point or $10 for Law students and other members of the legal profession.

Registrations are managed by the UWA Law School and All funds raised will be donated to the Women’s Legal Service WA