Join us for an evening of connection and conversation at our annual young lawyers evening at Auburn Hotel. This event welcomes law students and lawyers alike to network, share experiences and build relationships within the legal community! 📅 Date: Thursday 16 October 2025 🕖 Time: 5.30pm onwards 📍 Location: Auburn Hotel, 85 Auburn Road, Hawthorn East 💵 Cost: $20 (for ESLA/LIV members, which includes drinks & light catering) 🎟️ Limited spots available – book now! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings available until sold out. Places will be limited so book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Cancellation/refund, is available until 1.00pm on the day before the event. A list of attendees will be circulated to all registrants prior to the event. Any questions please email the committee at ESLAcommittee@gmail.com.

Whether you run a practice, specialise in employment law, or are simply interested in the intersection of legal practice and workplace dynamics, this event has something for everyone, and is an event not to be missed. PLEASE NOTE: 2.5 CPD points are available to claim. Bookings close at noon on Friday, 12 September 2025. Click the 'Book Tickets' button on our website to check availability and booking options. Cancellation/refund is available until 1.00 pm on the day before the event. All tickets include CPD sessions, dinner, and networking. A list of attendees will be circulated to all registrants before the event. Late bookings after the official closing may be possible, subject to availability, and will incur a $5 late booking fee. Click the 'Book Tickets' button on our website to check availability and booking options. Any questions, please email the committee at ESLAcommittee@gmail.com. The Committee volunteers their time to run the association, so the email inbox is monitored intermittently. Your enquiry will be replied to as soon as possible.

🎟️ 10 Tickets made available today 11 August, 2025 🎟️ for members who could not commit until the last minute 🎯 First in, first served: Once they’re gone, they’re gone.   PLEASE NOTE: Bookings close at 5pm on Friday 8 August 2025. All tickets include CPD sessions, dinner, and networking. A list of attendees will be circulated prior to the event to facilitate networking opportunities. Cancellation/refund is available until 1.00pm on Monday 11 August 2025. 2.5 substantive law CPD points are claimable. Any questions please email the committee at ESLAcommittee@gmail.com.

You are invited to celebrate the close of the financial year at our annual "Be Jolly in July" social networking and CPD function. Please join us for a cocktail-style event to catch up with and make new connections to your industry colleagues, earn one practice management and business skills CPD point hearing from a speaker about the use of LinkedIn for lawyers and firms to position yourself as an expert and optimise your profile, and also participate in a networking bingo activity facilitated by your ESLA president. MORE ABOUT THE CPD: Wendy Parker (1) Wendy Parker | LinkedIn will present on "Beyond the Business Card - Building Legal Connections that Count on LinkedIn" Wendy is a PR specialist and LinkedIn trainer and will deliver a practical, insightful session designed specifically for legal professionals. Learn how to use LinkedIn with confidence -- to make authentic connections, stay top of mind, and ultimately drive more referrals and opportunities. Wendy says, "in the legal profession, relationships are everything. But today, the first impression often happens long before the handshake. It happens online. And at the forefront of this shift is LinkedIn, which is no longer just a digital résumé, but a powerful platform for building visibility, credibility, and trust." In this session, Wendy will show you how to: Build a compelling, credible profile that invites conversation Connect meaningfully (without the cringe) Create and share content that adds value and sparks discussion Nurture your network to stay visible and referable Whether you're looking to grow your practice, boost your professional presence, or simply connect with purpose, this session will give you the tools to turn connections into real-world opportunities. DOOR PRIZE: Bring your Business Card for your chance to win the DOOR PRIZE. **PLEASE NOTE: the winner must be present at the time of drawing to claim the prize** FURTHER DETAILS: Bookings close on Tuesday 22 July 2025 unless sold out prior. Ticket includes finger foods and a capped bar tab. Free parking is available on the street/s surrounding the venue. Cancellation/refund is available until 1.00pm on Wednesday, 23 July 2025. A list of attendees will be circulated to all registrants prior to the event. Any questions please email the committee at ESLAcommittee@gmail.com.

3 TICKETS LEFT. Once tickets are gone, no further bookings can be taken. This session has been designed to be applicable to all areas of practice. PLEASE NOTE: 2.5 CPD points are available to claim (1.25 professional skills and 1.25 substantive law). Bookings close at 12 noon on Friday, 13 June 2025. EDIT: due to platform issues, bookings have been extended to 3pm on 17 June 2025.  Cancellation/refund, is available until 1.00pm on the day before the event. All tickets include CPD sessions, dinner and networking. A list of attendees will be circulated to all registrants prior to the event. Any questions please email the committee at ESLAcommittee@gmail.com.

Your Young Lawyers Representative, Stella Richards, has a new initiative to connect members in a casual morning social setting over a cup of coffee. On Wednesday 28 May 2025, Stella along with members of the ESLA Commitee will be meeting at 8.30am. If any members are available, please come along, buy yourself a beverage, and join us for a chat. This is an informal social get-together.

Topics are currently being confirmed. Final details will be published soon. PLEASE NOTE: 2.5 CPD points are avilable to claim. Bookings close at 12 noon on Friday 9 May 2025. Cancellation/refund, is available until 1.00pm on the day before the event. All tickets include CPD session, dinner and networking. A list of attendees will be circulated to all registrants prior to the event. Any questions please email the committee at ESLAcommittee@gmail.com.

PLEASE NOTE: 2.5 CPD points are avilable to claim. Bookings close at 12 noon on Friday 14 March 2025. Cancellation/refund, is available until 1.00pm on the day before the event. All tickets include CPD sessions, dinner and networking. A list of attendees will be circulated to all registrants prior to the event. Any questions please email the committee at ESLAcommittee@gmail.com. UPDATE: Take note that the topic of Tendency Evidence originally advertised has been replaced with an update on the changes in the Criminal Law. This will include information about bail, committals, medical cannabis, and youth justice. 

You are invited to kick off ESLA's 2025 event year at our social networking and wellbeing function. Please join us for a cocktail-style event to catch up with your industry colleagues, earn one CPD point hearing from a well-being speaker, and participate in speed networking facilitated by your ESLA president. PLEASE NOTE: bookings close on Thursday 5 February 2025 Free parking is available on-site as is convenient drop off / pick up area. Cancellation/refund, is available until 1.00pm on the day before the event. A list of attendees will be circulated to all registrants prior to the event. Any questions please email the committee at ESLAcommittee@gmail.com.

Please jingle and mingle in a celebratation of Christmas 2024. Partners and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend with the purchase of a non-LIV/ESLA Member ticket.  Dress Code: Christmas Theme Entertainment: Trivia Competition (emceed by ESLA President) and Melbourne Band "Get Set" (featuring ESLA Secretary) Prizes: A prize will be awarded to the winner of the Trivia and best Christmas-themed outfit RSVP: Numbers are capped at 80. Kindly book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Registrations close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, unless sold out prior. Please not that registration requests received after 26 November may not be able to be accommodated.

Please note: 1. ONE ethics and ONE practice management/business skills CPD points are available to claim. 2. Bookings close at 12 noon on Friday 8 November 2024. 3. All tickets include AGM, CPD sessions, dinner and networking. 4. A list of attendees will be circulated to all registrants prior to the event. 5. Cancellation/refund is available until 4.45pm on Monday 11 November 2024. 6. Any questions, please email the committee at ESLAcommittee@gmail.com.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 35 ONLY PLEASE NOTE: Bookings available until sold out. Places are limited to 35 so book early to avoid dissapointmemt. The Committee expects all attendees respect government rules in place at the time of the event. Cancellation/refund, for reasons other than COVID, is available until 4.45pm on the day prior to the event. A list of attendees will be circulated to all registrants prior to the event. Any questions please email the committee at ESLAcommittee@gmail.com.