Darwin

Guided tour of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory, State Square, Darwin
Daily during Law Week (11 - 15 May 2009), 10.00am – 11.00am
Take a tour of some of the 11 courtrooms and other items of interest in the tropically designed Supreme Court of the Northern Territory.  The tour will begin with a viewing of the spectacular Venetian glass floor mosaic based on the painting ‘Milky Way Dreaming’ by Nora Napaltjari Nelson and several additional artworks of significance will also be narrated. Meet your tour guide inside the entrance of the Court.

"Accessing NT Legislation Databases" co-hosted by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (Department of Chief Minister) and the Northern Territory Library (Department of Local Government, Housing and Sport)
Daily during Law Week (11 - 15 May 2009), 10.30am – 11.30am Northern Territory Library, Ground Floor, Parliament House, Darwin
Are you not sure how to access Northern Territory legislation on the internet?  Join an informal demonstration of how to access NT Legislation Databases on the Government website.  An officer from the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel will show you how to access the databases and what is in each database.  No appointment is necessary.

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Law Week Launch and Tug-of-Law
Monday 11 May, 12 noon – 1.30pm - Raintree Park, corner of Smith and Knuckey Streets.
His Honour, The Administrator, Mr Tom Pauling QC will officially launch Law Week 2009 and the 4th Edition Northern Territory Law Handbook Darwin launch at a BBQ lunch in Smith Street Mall.  The ‘One Mob’ Dancers will make a special appearance, and the lawyers Tug-of-War competition will return the by popular demand

Northern Territory Young Lawyers (NTYL) Great Debate and networking function
“I’d rather wrestle a croc than practice law in the city”
Monday 11 May, 5.00pm – 7.00pm - Supreme Court No. 3, State Square, Darwin.
Darwin lawyers will debate a controversial topic which is sure to provoke much discussion. Join them for what promises to be a humorous debate on a serious issue. The debate will be followed by young lawyers and Charles Darwin University (CDU) law students networking drinks in the spectacular Court foyer.

Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS) Free Legal Advice Session - Palmerston
Monday 11 May, 6.00pm-7.00pm - Palmerston Library, Goyder Square, Palmerston
No appointment necessary.  For further details please contact DCLS on 8982 1111.

*Schools Legal Forums*
Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 May, 8.45am – 2.30pm - Supreme Court of the Northern Territory, State Square, Darwin.
This year’s Schools Legal Forum will include a talk about the responsibilities of being a jury member, followed by a tour of the Supreme Court; a Graduate Law Clerk will speak about why she chose law as a profession and her transition from university to the work force.  The highlight of the day will be talks by Rex Wild QC and Matthew Nathan regarding the roles of defence and prosecution lawyers, followed by a mock trial.

*Mandatory Reporting of Domestic Violence
Wednesday 13 May, 12.30pm – 1.30 – Paspalis Centrepoint Business Centre, 1st Floor Conference Room, Paspalis Centrepoint, Smith Street Mall, Darwin.

In a world first, the Northern Territory Government has legislated for reporting of domestic violence to become mandatory.  The law is designed to protect women and children from family violence.  It requires all adults to report domestic violence if they believe another person’s life is in danger or they believe a person has caused, or is about to cause, serious harm to another person in a domestic relationship.  This seminar will explain obligations and rights are in clear terms.

Movie by Moonlight “To Kill a Mocking Bird”
Wednesday 13 May, 7.00pm - Jingili Water Gardens, Freshwater Road Jingili, Darwin.
Bring the family, a rug, a picnic and something to drink and enjoy the multiple Oscar winning screen play version of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel To Kill a Mocking Bird.  Renowned for its warmth and humor, despite dealing with serious issues of rape and racial inequality, the key character Atticus Finch, played by Gregory Peck, has served as a moral hero for many readers and as a model of integrity for lawyers.  Lee and Peck shared a friendship long after the movie was made and Peck's grandson was named "Harper" in her honour.

*Are You a Director or on a Management Committee?  Now What?
Thursday 14 May, 5.30pm – 6.30pm – Paspalis Centrepoint Business Centre, 1st Floor Conference Room, Paspalis Centrepoint, Smith Street Mall, Darwin.
Hosted by John McLaren
Calling all company directors and management committee members!  Darwin thrives on small and medium sizes businesses, but do you really know what your legal rights and responsibilities are?  Come and join this informal information session to update your survival skills, increase your effectiveness  and ensure that you are not being kept in the dark.

Legal information stall at the Mindil Beach Markets
Thursday 14 May, 5.00pm – 10.00pm - Mindil Beach Markets, Gilruth Avenue, Darwin.
Visit the Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS) stall whilst browsing the iconic Mindil Beach Markets, and find out how DCLS can help you.  General legal information only will be provided.

Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS) Free Legal Advice Session
Thursday 14 May, Thursday 5.30pm-7.00pm - DCLS Office, Corner of Manton and McMinn Streets, Darwin.
No appointment necessary.  For further details please contact DCLS on 8982 1111

Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS) Free Legal Advice Session - Casuarina
Saturday 16 May, 10.00ar-11.45am - Casuarina Library, Bradshaw Terrace, Casuarina.
No appointment necessary.  For further details please contact DCLS on 8982 1111

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