The 15 LIV Practice Sections focus on specific areas of substantive law or the needs of particular member segments, such as young lawyers or sole/small practitioners. Membership of a Practice Section provides an opportunity for you to:
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Have your voice heard by contributing to the important advocacy work of the Practice Sections
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Grow professionally by tapping into the expertise and experience of your peers
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Keep up-to-date with the latest legal news and developments in your areas of practice
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Build your professional and social networks
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Maintain your professional standards
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Build your practice management expertise through involvement in the Small Practice Support Section
While your LIV membership automatically allows you to access all Practice Section information online, by joining a Practice Section in your primary areas of interest or practice, you will also receive eLegal eNews, and have an opportunity to join our Practice Section committees.
Administrative Law and Human Rights
Represents a broad range of legal issues from strict administrative review and constitutional law to matters involving human rights and refugees and disability and discrimination issues.
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Collaborative Practice Section
The aim of this section is to promote collaborative legal practice to lawyers, allied professionals and the public and provide training and support in Collaborative Practice.
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Commercial Law
Provides information on state and federal commercial legal issues. Relevant to all solicitors dealing with business law matters.
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Criminal Law
Focuses on the practical and theoretical issues affecting the federal and state criminal justice systems.
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Elder Law
The Elder Law Committee is a Committee of the LIV Council. Report to Council on strategy responding to the trend in the market of an aging population.
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Family Law
Through regular liaison with the Courts and Government, members are kept informed of the latest family law developments.
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Government Lawyers
Provides practical support and networking opportunities for legally qualified public sector employees in all levels of Government.
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International Law
Covers 3 main focus areas, including International Trade and Commerce Law, International Arbitration Law and Public International Law.
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Litigation Lawyers
Represents its members on issues affecting litigation practice including the process, cost and effect of litigation systems and modes of dispute resolution.
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Property and Environmental Law
Focuses on all areas of property and environmental law, covering practice, procedure, legal documentation, legislation and law reform.
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Small Practice Support
Find information on practical and theoretical knowledge to assist you with the management of your legal practice.
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Workplace Relations
Supports solicitors practising in the areas of industrial relations and employment law, equal opportunity and discrimination law, occupational health and safety.
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Young Lawyers
Young Lawyers are a dynamic group established to enhance the legal skills, knowledge and professional networks of members in the early stages of their career.
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Succession Law
The Succession Law Section focuses on the law relating to probate, wills and administration of estates.
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