Law Week: 'Taking to the Streets'

The theme for Law Week 2002 is "Taking to the Streets", focusing on demystifying the law, increasing access to the law and also looking at how law actually works on your street. There are activities planned in every State and Territory between 13 - 19 May, for full program details call the relevant Law Society or see their website. Contacts and highlight events are listed below.

Additionally Women Lawyers Associations are running events in most States and Territories. See the list of contacts under: http://www.wlansw.asn.au/womenlaw.htm

ACT
Website: http://www.lawsocact.asn.au/
ACT Law Society Ph: 02 6247 5700

Legal Aid Forum to explore human rights on the global, national and local level. Friday 17 May 9am - 4pm, The Great Hall, ANU, Canberra

NSW
Website: http://www.lawsocnsw.asn.au/legalhelp/lawweek_2002/

Ngalaya Aboriginal Corporation Indigenous Law Week Seminar
A seminar to showcase indigenous careers in law to inspire Indigenous youth towards pursuing a career in the legal profession. Monday 13 May from 3 - 5 pm at Room 9a, Level 9, Law Society Building, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney. It is essential to RSVP by contacting Malcolm on 9361 5590 or for more information contact Shaz Rind at PIAC by email at srind@piac.asn.au

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Website: http://www.lawsocnt.asn.au/

Alice Springs Crime Tour
Tue 14 May, Thu 16 May, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Starting from the Alice Springs Magistrates Court. Hosted by John Stirk. Hear about the case of the man who tried to shoot his lawyer and other tales.

QUEENSLAND
13 - 19 May
Website: http://www.qls.com.au/

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
10-17 May
Website: http://www.justice.net.au/lawweek/lawweek.shtml
SA Law Week Coordinator: Mary Barber
Ph: 08 8207 8819 Fax: 08 8207 8263
email: mbarber@adel.tafe.sa.edu.au

The Death of the River Murray
Are we guilty of murder or manslaughter of the River Murray, or has there been no crime? A debate: Two teams from the local High Schools using information prepared by environmentalists & Government Departments will debate the extent of the River Murray degradation and whether the problems are soluble.

This event is a combined effort between the high schools, local solicitors from the Riverland Community Legal Service Private Practice, environmental groups, and the Berri Barmera Council.

15 May 12:15pm Berri Barmera Council Chambers Hall

TASMANIA
Website: http://www.taslawsociety.asn.au/index.html
Tasmanian Law Society: Ph: 03 62344133

VICTORIA
13 - 18 May
Website: http://www.liv.asn.au
Ph: Cheryl Glew on 03 9607 9465 or Darren Hogeboom on 9607 9466

Law Careers Expo- Interested in pursuing a career in the Law? Do you know what occupations are available in the legal industry? What different jobs involve? Job satisfaction? Study requirements? What "articles" are? The Careers in Law Expo, proudly brought to you by the Law
Institute of Victoria and the Department of Education and Training, will answer these queries. Monday May 13 4.30pm, Grand Buffet Hall, Union House, University of Melbourne

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Theme: Youth in Your Community
Website: http://www.lawsocietywa.asn.au/
Ph: 08 9388 1474

Law In Focus - Live Satellite Broadcast Wed 15th MAY 9.00am - 10.00am
Tune your decoder to Channel 23 and watch this special Schools of Isolation Law Week Presentation. Presented by the Law Society's Francis Burt Law Education Centre and supported by the Youth Legal Service. The cast will be able to take live questions from 9.45am. If you would like to pre-book your question and promote your school call the Law Week Co-ordinators on 08 9388 1474.

For further information