For many years now, the College of Law’s Judges’ Series has been one of the most anticipated events in the family law calendar - bringing Australia’s leading members of the Bench together to share insights that elevate practice nationwide.
Featuring six judges, three insightful sessions, and one valuable learning experience, this series offers practitioners a rare opportunity to hear directly from the judiciary on key developments, courtroom expectations, and emerging trends shaping family law.
Designed for all family law professionals, its an inspiring, practice defining experience that delivers unparalleled access, guidance, and professional growth.
A must attend event for 2027. This series is your pathway to understanding the finer points judes look for in court. Secure your place now and experience the series that has set the benchmark in legal education.
Session 1: Friday, 5 March 2027
4.15pm: Login and welcome
Chair: Mark Youssef, Partner, Unified Lawyers
4.20pm: TBC
5.20pm: Stretch break
5.25pm: TBC
6.25pm: Close
Session 2: Friday, 12 March 2027
4.15pm: Login and welcome
Chair: Mark Youssef, Partner, Unified Lawyers
4.20pm: TBC
5.20pm: Stretch break
5.25pm: TBC
6.25pm: Close
Session 3: Friday, 19 March 2027
4.15pm: Login and welcome
Chair: Mark Youssef, Partner, Unified Lawyers
4.20pm: TBC
5.20pm: Stretch break
5.25pm: TBC
6.25pm: Close
This series is designed for all legal practitioners, with particular relevance for family law professionals seeking deeper judicial insight into current practice and emerging trends. It’s equally valuable for lawyers working across intersecting areas such as wills and estates, child protection, and mediation, where family dynamics and court processes overlap.
Produced in NSW and featuring judicial officers from across Australia, this program offers national relevance and practical perspectives for practitioners in every jurisdiction.
All times listed for this course are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). Please take note of any time differences if you are registering from QLD, WA, SA, NT or from outside Australia.
The course complies with the mandatory requirements of Professional Skills (3 points) and Substantive Law (3 points).
If you intend to claim CPD units for this educational activity, please note that CPD activities are not accredited by the Law Society of NSW or any other equivalent local authority, with the exception of Western Australia. If you hold a practising certificate in a state or territory other than Western Australia and this educational activity extends your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development, then you should claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. The annual requirement is ten (10) CPD units each year from 1 April to 31 March. Some practitioners, such as accredited specialists are required to complete more than ten (10) units each CPD year.
Practitioners holding WA practising certificates are eligible to earn CPD points for this course. For instructions to earn CPD points, please click here.
TBC
Excellent workshop, appreciated the wealth of knowledge and experience.
Past Attendee
Highly relevant material and a great training overall.
Past Attendee
Presenter was exceptional, well informed and engaging. The course was well presented. Use of case studies and scenarios helped explain the content.
Past Attendee
Content and case law were relevant and up to date, great format and well-paced delivery.
Past Attendee