The Profession Social Series
Women of the Law
Small, local social groups for women in the Australian legal profession.
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Member-organised catch-ups, dinners, regional drinks, study groups. Show who's going so you can buddy up.
In PersonNSW
Session · Women in Litigation — Coffee Catch-Up
Women in Litigation — Coffee Catch-Up — next catch-up
An informal monthly coffee for women practising in litigation, from graduates through to partners and counsel. Come when you can; there is no formal program.
Tue, 29 Sept, 8:00 am AESTSingle O, 60 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills NSW
In PersonQLD
Session · Brisbane Junior Lawyers Drinks
Brisbane Junior Lawyers Drinks — next catch-up
An informal Friday evening catch-up for lawyers in their first five years of practice. Meet people outside your firm without another structured networking function.
Fri, 2 Oct, 5:30 pm AESTRiverland Brisbane, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD
In PersonVIC
Session · Family Lawyers Walking Group
Family Lawyers Walking Group — next catch-up
A low-key Saturday morning walk, fortnightly, for anyone working in family law. Partners, solicitors, counsel and support professionals all welcome.
Sat, 3 Oct, 7:00 am AESTPrinces Bridge, Southbank VIC
In PersonVictoria
Session · Lawyers Run Club Victoria
Monday Morning — Early-Week Reset
Start the week moving. Meet at Owen Dixon Chambers, run to the Yarra and back, two paces running together and finishing in time to shower and be back for 9. Meet: 7:45am, Owen Dixon Chambers East, at the Victorian Bar Start: 8:00am sharp Route: Down William St / St Kilda Rd to Southbank, along the Yarra Promenade toward South Melbourne, loop back via [Sandridge Bridge / Princes Bridge — confirm preferred crossing] and return to Owen Dixon Chambers Social group — ~4km out-and-back along the Promenade, easy pace, back in time to shower before 9 Faster group — extend along the Promenade toward South Melbourne / Docklands for ~7–8km at tempo, same return point Who: All Victorian lawyers — barristers, solicitors, clerks, associates — no need to have run before No sign-up required to attend on the day. Optional coffee catch up at The Essoign at 9:15am following.
Mon, 5 Oct, 7:45 am AEDTOwen Dixon Chambers EastCap 20
In PersonVictoria
Session · Lawyers Run Club Victoria
Thursday Lunch — Midweek Walk/Run
Thursday Lunch Session — Meetup Listing Run Club — Thursday Lunch A midweek reset around Flagstaff Gardens — close enough to fit inside a lunch break with margin either side. Meet: 1:00pm, FCFCOA Melbourne Registry opposite Flagstaff Gardens (William St entrance) Start: 1:10pm Time allocation: 45 minutes total (meet to back at base) Route: Loop(s) of Flagstaff Gardens Social group — one to two laps of the gardens' perimeter path, walk/jog, ~2km Faster group — three to four laps at pace, ~4km Who: All Victorian lawyers — barristers, solicitors, clerks, associates Two paces, no commitment, no sign-up required to attend but signing up helps us communicate with club members for updates. Back at your desk with time to spare inside the 45-minute window, and optional coffee catch-up after the run.
Thu, 8 Oct, 1:00 pm AEDTOut front of FCFCOA, Melbourne RegistryCap 20
OnlineNational
Session · Legal Tech Builders Meetup
Legal Tech Builders Meetup — next catch-up
For lawyers, developers and legal operations people experimenting with technology in legal practice. Each month: two short demonstrations followed by open discussion.
Thu, 8 Oct, 5:30 pm AEDTOnline
In PersonWA
Session · Perth Lawyers Book Club
Perth Lawyers Book Club — next catch-up
A book club where the books are specifically not about law. Monthly meeting at a rotating CBD bar or restaurant.
Wed, 14 Oct, 6:00 pm AWSTPetition Beer Corner, 25 Barrack Street, Perth WA
In PersonNSW
Session · Lawyers Who Golf — Sydney
Lawyers Who Golf — Sydney — next catch-up
Social nine holes followed by drinks, monthly. Handicap very much optional. Open to anyone working in the profession.
Fri, 16 Oct, 3:30 pm AEDTMoore Park Golf Course, Cleveland Street, Moore Park NSW
In PersonVIC
Session · Sole Practitioners Breakfast
Sole Practitioners Breakfast — next catch-up
An informal monthly breakfast for sole practitioners and small-firm principals to compare notes on practice, staffing, technology and the peculiar experience of being responsible for absolutely everything.
Wed, 21 Oct, 7:30 am AEDTMentone Hotel, 1 Beach Road, Mentone VIC
In PersonSA
Session · Adelaide Criminal Lawyers Drinks
Adelaide Criminal Lawyers Drinks — next catch-up
Quarterly informal drinks for practitioners working across prosecution and defence. No speakers, agenda or CPD — just an opportunity to catch up outside court.
Thu, 22 Oct, 5:30 pm ACDTThe Exeter Hotel, 246 Rundle Street, Adelaide SA
HybridVIC
Session · Legal Parents Network
Legal Parents Network — next catch-up
A social group for lawyers balancing practice with young children. Monthly online catch-up with occasional family-friendly weekend events.
Tue, 27 Oct, 8:00 pm AEDTOnline