Upcoming education events 2023

Upcoming education events for the remainder of 2023 include:

• Local Court of NSW Webinar: Trauma Informed Practice and the Family Violence List – This pilot is specifically aimed at introducing magistrates working in the new list to some principles and practical tips for dealing with family violence matters where multiple parties may have backgrounds with trauma.
• Supreme Court of NSW Annual Conference – This two-day residential program is tailored to the educational needs of Supreme Court judges. The conference includes sessions directly relevant to the work of the court covering topics such as updates in criminal law and developments in equity/commercial law.
• Local Court of NSW Magistrates’ Orientation Program – This five-day residential program assists new magistrates with their transition to judicial office, with a focus on fundamental judicial skills and knowledge about court craft, decision-making, sentencing, judicial administration and judicial conduct. The program provides participants with an opportunity to analyse and compare different judicial attitudes and approaches to judicial practice.