High school students from across the state gathered at Western Sydney University on Friday, August 23, at the Young Justice event to hear from and speak to prominent leaders in the NSW legal profession.
“This is the first ever Young Justice event to be held outside the Law Society’s premises,” said President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath.
“I’m grateful to the Chief Justice of NSW Andrew Bell for his address to students participating in the Young Justice event. In this year of the bicentenary of the Supreme Court of NSW, his Honour’s remarks reinforced the importance of the continuity of the rule of law in this state and across Australia and encouraged students to continue in that tradition.”
Amongst the speakers at the event as well as the Chief Justice was Magistrate Imad Abdul-Karim, from the local court of NSW, the first graduate from Western Sydney University to be appointed to judicial office.
Students came to attend the event from schools as far as Wagga Wagga, for the opportunity to hear the advice of the legal professionals. After the Chief Justices address Mr McGrath led a Q & A panel of accredited lawyers, including Magistrate Abdul-Karim.
“This Young Justice event has not only provided an opportunity for high school students to learn more about a career in the law, but for legal figures, from the Chief Justice, local solicitors and the current crop of Western Sydney University law students, to be inspired by the dedication and enthusiasm of the next generation of lawyers,” said Mr Mcgrath.
Cameron Paff, who has taught high school legal studies in the past said that events such as Young Justice provide excellent opportunities for both urban and regional students to improve legal skills.
“Events such as this allow students from all over the country the chance to receive advice directly from the experts”, said Mr Paff.
Young Justice is an annual event and is likely to run again next year.
