Today: Essential knowledge for appearing as the criminal law duty barrister
Thu Apr 30 2026Thursday, 30 April – Online via Teams, 5-6pm
The New Barristers Committee and LARS invite barristers to this online session aimed at providing participants in the criminal law Duty Barrister Scheme at the Downing Centre courts with essential knowledge needed to perform that role confidently.
This session will appeal to both existing participants in the Scheme and those who are interested in joining, and will focus on key aspects of law and procedure that duty barristers are likely to encounter in acting for clients, as well as other tips and tricks to make the day go smoothly.
The session will be presented by experienced participants in the scheme, Trish McEniery, Hannah Donaldson and Hugo Atkinson from 7 Garfield Barwick Chambers.
CPD categories:
- Substantive Law
- Practice and Procedure, and Evidence
Please note: Only NSW barristers or members of the NSW Bar Association can register for CPDs or webinars.
To register for this CPD, please click here. This CPD will be run by registration only. Numbers are limited.
Please provide any written questions in advance to cpd@nswbar.asn.au.
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