[HS] Family Law Essentials Series: View from the Bench: Tips for Young Players on Running an Application
In the first part of this four-part series, hear from the FCFCOA as they generously share their insights and discuss tips and traps for young players on how to run a successful Application. WEB246N04A
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Professional Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair: Sarah Yigit, Senior Associate, Pearson Emerson; Family Law Rising Star, Doyle’s Guide 2024
Professional Skills
4.00pm to 5.15pm Insights from the FCFCOA on Running an Application: Avoiding Common Mistakes
- What not to do when bringing an application
- Key tips and traps for young players
- Understanding the Court’s expectations
Presented by Senior Judicial Registrar Frances Neilson and Senior Judicial Registrar Alison Osmand, Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia
Presenters
Sarah Yigit
Sarah Yigit is a Senior Associate at Pearson Emerson Family Lawyers, an Executive Councillor of the Young Lawyers branch of the Law Society of NSW and is the Chair of the NSW Young Lawyers Family Law Sub-Committee in the Law Society of NSW. Sarah was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in March 2021 and commenced practising as a family law solicitor in New South Wales in June 2021. Prior to joining Pearson Emerson in June 2021, Sarah worked as the Associate to the Deputy Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1), as it is now known was, for two years, and prior to that as an Associate to two Judges of Division 2. Sarah has also worked and volunteered for over three years' in providing access to justice for victims of gender based violence. Sarah currently volunteers as a Family Law Solicitor for Marrickville Legal Centre. Sarah has a passion for promoting diversity, substantive equality and wellbeing in the profession and actively seeks to promote opportunity, community and support for Young Lawyers.