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Jul
30
Networking Evening for Young Lawyers and Law Students
The Rifle Brigade Hotel
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Join us for an evening of networking with fellow young lawyers and law students at the Rifle Brigade Hotel.
Hosted upstairs at the Rifle Brigade, this event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers, build professional relationships, and share experiences and insights with others at the beginning of their legal careers.
Whether you’re a law student looking to meet practitioners, a graduate lawyer finding your feet, or an early-career professional wanting to expand your network, we would love to see you there.
The Bendigo Law Association will be providing food and your first drink, so come along, enjoy a relaxed evening, and get to know the local legal community.
Aug
04
BLA CPD - Trauma Informed Practice presented by Dr. Felicity Gerry KC
01:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Join us for an amazing opportunity to learn about Trauma Informed Practice presented by the BLA's very own Dr Felicity Gerry KC.
This session will cover the following topics:
* Court adjustments and use of intermediaries for complainants, witnesses, and accused persons.
* Defending victims of coercive control accused of serious crime
* Caring for and valuing yourself as a lawyer
About Dr Felicity Gerry KC
Dr Felicity Gerry KC is a trial and appellate lawyer at the VicBar living near Bendigo but also admitted in England and Wales. She is on the list of counsel in the ICC and the KSC in The Hague and the DIFC in Dubai and has had ad hoc admission in Hong Kong, Gibraltar, and the Cook Islands. She specialises in trauma informed practice in serious crime (including homicide, terrorism, war crimes, and corporate crimes) and was part of the Advocate’s Gateway two decades ago when the use of intermediaries for vulnerable people was developed. She holds a Masters in International Governance (modern slavery thesis) and a PhD on trafficked women who commit crime which includes research on trauma informed courts. She authors Bourke’s Criminal Laws of Victoria on Modern Slavery, Sex Work, Compensation and Animal Law and is a Senior Consultant for Lawyers Without Borders.
Location: TBC
When: 4 August 2026 at 1pm - est 1.5 hour session
Food and refreshments to be provided
Past events
Jul
09
Past Event
2026 Mentoring Program Launch
The Social Bar & Eating House Bendigo
05:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Participants in the 2026 Mentoring Program are invited to attend our launch event on 9 July 2026 at The Social from 5pm.
We encourage all participants to attend and meet with their partners and other members of the program.
Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
Please RSVP by Monday 6 July 2026.
Jun
04
Past Event
Members Welcome Event 2026 - 4 June 2026
Black Swan Hotel Bendigo
05:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Welcome Members! Please join us for a drink after work on 4 June 2026 from 5pm at the Black Swan Hotel. Each member's first drink will be provided courtesy of the BLA. Food will also be provided. Please register to confirm your attendance.
Apr
28
Past Event
Adverse Possession and NICO Subdivisions - Case studies with Bob Quayle
The Hotel Shamrock
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Complex Lodgements with Land Use Victoria
Presentation of Case Studies with Mr Bob Quayle, formerly of Quayles Lodging Agents - Adverse Possession & NICO Subdivisions.
The Seminar will run through 2 complex case studies and pick up on a viarety of considerations when undertaking complex lodgements with the Titles Office.
There will be time for general questions, and this will be a special opportunity to learn from someone with lifetime's experience with lodging all manner of dealings with the Titles Office.
This session is a must for anyone who transacts with the Titles Office. Supoort staff and non-lawyers are welcome. Each member will be entitled to 2 additional tickets for non-lawyers.
Apr
15
Past Event
2026 BLA AGM
The Rifle Brigade Hotel
06:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Please join us for the 2026 Bendigo Law Association Annual General Meeting.
6:00pm onwards 15 April 2026
The Rifle Brigade Hotel - Brewery Room
Food provided
Please RSVP via the event link by 8 April 2026
All Proxies must be provided no later than 24 hours before commencement of the meeting
Feb
05
Past Event
BLA Opening of the 2026 Legal Year
Bendigo Law Courts
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Please join us to celebrate the opening of the 2026 legal year. Catering to be provided. More information to come.
Dec
16
2025
Past Event
Changes to Committal Proceedings - Presented by Magistrate Huynh and Magistrate Williams
Bendigo Law Courts
04:15 PM – 05:15 PM
Members are invited to attend a CPD session on the changes to the committal process in crime. The amendments will come into operation on 28 December 2025. The session will be presented by Magistrate Huynh and Magistrate Williams at the Bendigo Law Courts.
