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| Proceedings: |
Training: Motion Court proceedings |
| 16.10.2008: You are cordially invited to attend a session free of charge on Motion Court Proceedings to be presented by Adv Natasha Bassingthwaite on Saturday, 1 November 2008 from 09h00 – 13h00 in the LSN Boardroom. Guidance will be given on how to prepare counsel’s brief and drafting of pleadings and additional documents. More>> |
| 2008 AGM update |
| 16.10.2008: As the annual conference of the Law Society nears, more details are becoming available on speakers and the order of events. Find out more, here>> |
| 2008 AGM |
| 21.09.2008: On 20 and 21 November the Law Society will hold its annual general meeting. This year's theme will be 'The Legal Profession: Finding the Solutions'. The focus of the conference is to address the image of the legal fraternity, our practices and our contribution to the Namibian Nation as a whole. The event will culminate with a dinner and a dance. More>> |
| 'law.com.na' domain for sale |
| 11.08.2008: The domain 'law.com.na' is owned by Basil Bloch who retired from practice some 2-1/2 years ago. Mr Bloch has decided to dispose of the domain and requests offers to acquire the domain from him. More>> |
| Acting Messenger of the Kavango Court |
| 11.08.2008: Mr Joseph Murotua has been appointed Acting Messenger of the Kavango Court with Effect from 25 February 2008 in terms of section 14 (6) of Act 32 of 1944. |
| Oshakati High Court familiarisation |
 26.07.2008: On Friday, 6 June 2008, the visit of the Council of the Law Society of Namibia to its members practising in the north of Namibia coincided with the site visit of the new Oshakati High Court by the Honourable Judge President, Prosecutor General, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Justice and Registrar of the High Court. More>> |
| The Law Society of Namibia: The threat to the rule of law in Zimbabwe |
| 25.07.2008: The Law Society of Namibia condemns the ongoing violations of human rights and the rule of law on the part of the Zimbabwean Government against ordinary citizens and lawyers. More>> |
| The International Bar Association: Death threat to human rights lawyer in Zimbabwe |
| 25.07.2008: The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), is alarmed by the mounting number of murders and escalating levels of violence preceding Zimbabwe’s presidential run-off elections due on 27 June 2008. More>> |
| The Commonwealth Lawyers' Association: Arrest and detention of a lawyer in Zimbabwe |
| 25.07.2008:The Commonwealth Lawyers' Association is extremely concerned about the recent arrest and detention of Mr. Eric Matinenga, an Advocate of the High Court and former President of the Administrative Court of Zimbabwe. More>> |
| Law Society Bursary Recipients for 2008 |
| 22.07.2008: In 2008, Alexander Gairiseb and Lawrence Shikongo received bursaries from the Law Society. More>> |
| Law Society Bursaries for 2009 |
| 22.07.2008:The Law Society makes two bursaries available to prospective law students every year. Find more information, and download application forms, here>> |
| 2008 / 09 Fidelity Fund Board of Control |
 15.05.2008: The Law Society of Namibia recently reappointed the Fidelity Fund Board of Control. Find the group photograph of the Board of Control, here>> |
| Commencement of the 2008 Legal Year |
 16.01.2008: The 2008 legal year opened on 16 January in Court B of the High Court. The event was officiated over by the Judge President, Honourable Justice Petrus Damaseb. More>> |
| 2007 / 2008 Council Elected |
 10.12.2007: The Law Society of Namibia’s annual general meeting took place on 23 November 2007. Find the group photograph of the newly elected council, here>> |
| Law Society Bursary Recipients for 2007 |
| 07.05.2007: In 2007, Mercy Kuzeeko, Chazanne Grobler, Mathilda Haufiku and Risa Dreyer received bursaries from the Law Society. More>> |