International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Lunch - POSTPONED

Unfortunately due to health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we will have to postpone this event till later in the year when the situation settles.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Those who have purchased tickets will be refunded shortly.

According to the ACT Health website, the signs and symptoms to look out for regarding the COVID-19 virus include:
* fever;
* flu-like symptoms such as coughing, sore throat or headaches; and
* difficulty breathing.

If you are seeking information on COVID-19, you can call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Further information is also available in the ACT Health website and the latest national health advice.

International Women's Day Event SOLD OUT

Tickets to this event have now sold out.

We look forward to seeing you on 12 March 2020.

Applications for the Women Lawyers’ Mentor Program are now open

Applications for the University of Canberra Women Lawyers' Mentor Program (‘WLMP’) are now open!

This student-led program pairs women law students from the University of Canberra with professional women in the legal sector, to empower and develop them and provide valuable insights into the legal industry.

WLA ACT is proud to support this program and encourage our members who are interested in being a mentor to sign up. Applications for the Semester 1, 2020 mentoring program session close at midnight on 10 March 2020. Please click here if you are willing and able to be a mentor.

More information can be found here - http://www.wlaact.org.au/uc-mentoring-program

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Lunch

The Women Lawyers Association of the ACT is pleased to present a lunchtime conversation with Nyadol Nyuon in honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, at Parlour on Thursday 19 March 2020. Nyadol Nyuon is a lawyer, community advocate, writer, and accomplished public speaker. 

Lunch, dessert and a drink will be provided with your ticket. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements.

International Women's Day Event - Judge Kate Hughes

Join us for an evening with Judge Kate Hughes of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, as we celebrate International Women’s Day.

Tickets are selling quick.

More information about the event and the link to purchase tickets are below.

Tickets are now sold out for Just Mercy Screening

This event has now sold out. Thank you for your interest. If you would like to be added to the wait list please email contact@wlaact.org.au.

The Women Lawyers Association of the ACT is is pleased to invite you to a special event screening of Just Mercy.

A powerful and thought-provoking true story, based on the book of the same name, Just Mercy follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or who were not afforded proper representation.

Follow the link below for more information and to secure your place.