GUIDE TO MEMBER SERVICES 2020 - 2021
LAW SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA YOUR ESSENTIAL CAREER PARTNER
Thank you for your ongoing support and participation. As a Member, you belong to a network of more than 4,100 legal practitioners and associates in South Australia. The Society remains the proud voice of the South Australian legal profession and symbolises the highest standard of professionalism, integrity and excellence. As a Member you have full access to the Society’s resources to help ensure those standards are maintained. In these uncertain and unprecedented times, membership has never been more essential – to stay in touch with your colleagues, keep informed, take advantage of the services and support provided, have your say and participate in our many social and professional activities. I encourage you to maintain an active membership by staying involved with Society activities, projects, committees and events throughout the year, and to take advantage of the following benefits of membership available to you: • • • • • • • •
Advocacy & Lobbying Quality publications Wellbeing & resilience Professional Standards Scheme Premium CPD Community engagement opportunities Social & networking opportunities Exclusive Member only savings
If you would like to provide any feedback or ideas for new or improved services and benefits, please contact the Member & Community Services Unit on (08) 8229 0200 or mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au. Read on to discover all of the benefits available to you this year. Yours sincerely,
Stephen Hodder Chief Executive
CONTENTS IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR..............................................................................2 IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS.....................................................................................................3 MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS................................................................................................................4 LAW SOCIETY & BANKSA..................................................................................................................6 LAW SOCIETY COMMITTEES............................................................................................................7 MEMBER SERVICES
Advocacy & Lobbying..................................................................................................................8
Quality Publications......................................................................................................................8
Wellbeing & Resilience.................................................................................................................9
Premium CPD & GDLP............................................................................................................... 12
Professional Advice & Support.............................................................................................. 13
Community Engagement.......................................................................................................... 15
Practice Support & Marketing................................................................................................ 16
Membership Loyalty Rewards................................................................................................. 19
Referral Services.......................................................................................................................... 19
Social & Networking Opportunities..................................................................................... 20
Additional Member Services to Note................................................................................. 20
FREQUENT VALUESâ„¢
How It Works................................................................................................................................ 22
Mobile Website............................................................................................................................ 23
Dining.............................................................................................................................................. 24
Takeaway, Activities and Local Services............................................................................ 25
Shopping, Cinemas and Travel.............................................................................................. 26
RULES OF USE..................................................................................................................................... 28
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
END OF MCPD YEAR LODGE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE OR RULE 7.1(A) STATUTORY DECLARATION WITH RECTIFICATION PLAN OR RULE 5.3 STATUTORY DECLARATION Regulation 33 3(b) “during April of each year, you must give the Society written notice of the associates (including their names and addresses) who are authorised, as at 31 March of that year:
(i) to sign cheques drawn on a general trust account of the practice; or (ii) otherwise to effect, direct or give authority for the withdrawal of money from a general trust account of the practice.” (Online)
31 MARCH 14 APRIL
DURING APRIL
F.B.T. YEARLY RECONCILIATION
21 MAY
MCPD RECTIFICATION MUST BE COMPLETED
31 MAY
END OF COMBINED TRUST ACCOUNT CALCULATION PERIOD 1 DEC – 31 MAY (Obtain May bank statement then complete calculation)
31 MAY
STATUTORY DECLARATION RULE 7.1(C) CONFIRMING COMPLETION OF OUTSTANDING MCPD
7 JUNE
LAST DAY TO MAKE REQUIRED DEPOSIT INTO COMBINED TRUST ACCOUNT OR LODGE WRITTEN NOTICE OF WITHHOLDING WITH THE SOCIETY (ONLINE WITHHOLDING FORM)
14 JUNE
PRACTISING CERTIFICATE EXPIRES (If you have not applied to renew before the expiry date, you will be without a Practising Certificate and Insurance from 1 July)
30 JUNE
LAW SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS DUE
30 JUNE
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE EXPIRES
30 JUNE
APPOINT EXTERNAL EXAMINER if necessary, and arrange for External Examination Report
30 JUNE
TRUST ACCOUNT STATEMENTS to be issued as soon as practicable after 30 June RETURN TO WORK SA Yearly Reconciliation ANNUAL EXTERNAL EXAMINATION REPORT TO BE LODGED BY EXAMINER
DURING JULY 31 JULY 31 OCTOBER
END OF COMBINED TRUST ACCOUNT CALCULATION PERIOD 1 JUNE – 30 NOVEMBER (Obtain November bank statement then complete calculation)
30 NOVEMBER
LAST DAY TO MAKE REQUIRED DEPOSIT INTO COMBINED TRUST ACCOUNT OR LODGE WRITTEN NOTICE OF WITHHOLDING WITH THE SOCIETY (ONLINE WITHHOLDING FORM)
14 DECEMBER
To access this information on the Society’s website and add it to your calendar, click here. Law Society Christmas Closure 2020 - 2021 Friday 18 December 2020 to Monday 4 January 2021
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IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS LAW SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA GPO Box 2066, Adelaide, SA 5001 Telephone: (08) 8229 0200 Fax: (08) 8231 1929 Email: email@lawsocietysa.asn.au Level 10, Terrace Towers 178 North Terrace, Adelaide MANAGEMENT Telephone: (08) 8229 0200 Stephen Hodder – Chief Executive stephen.hodder@lawsocietysa.asn.au Rosemary Pridmore – Executive Officer rosemary.pridmore@lawsocietysa.asn.au Dale Weetman – Chief Operations Officer dale.weetman@lawsocietysa.asn.au COMMUNICATIONS Telephone: (08) 8229 0239 Michael Esposito – Communications Manager michael.esposito@lawsocietysa.asn.au CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Telephone: (08) 8229 0268 Natalie Mackay – Programme Manager natalie.mackay@lawsocietysa.asn.au ETHICS AND PRACTICE Telephone: (08) 8229 0229 Rosalind Burke – Director rosalind.burke@lawsocietysa.asn.au FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Telephone: (08) 8229 0200 Ciro Pipolo – Manager ciro.pipolo@lawsocietysa.asn.au GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LEGAL PRACTICE Telephone: (08) 8229 0267 Desiree Holland – Programme Manager desiree.holland@lawsocietysa.asn.au LAWCARE COUNSELLING SERVICE Telephone: (08) 8229 0263 Annie MacRae – Co-ordinator annie.macrae@lawsocietysa.asn.au For urgent enquiries, please refer to Page 9.
LAW CLAIMS Telephone: (08) 8410 7677 Email: email@lawclaims.com.au GPO Box 2253, Adelaide SA 5001 Geoff Thomas – Director gthomas@lawclaims.com.au LIBRARY (MURRAY LAW LIBRARY) Telephone: (08) 8229 0235 Lorna Hartwell – Library and Information Services Co-ordinator lorna.hartwell@lawsocietysa.asn.au LITIGATION ASSISTANCE FUND Telephone: (08) 8229 0263 Annie MacRae – Fund Manager annie.macrae@lawsocietysa.asn.au MEMBER AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Telephone: (08) 8229 0200 Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Michelle King – Manager michelle.king@lawsocietysa.asn.au Kate Walkley – Assistant Manager kate.walkley@lawsocietysa.asn.au Amelia Garreffa – Member Services Co-ordinator amelia.garreffa@lawsocietysa.asn.au POLICY Telephone: (08) 8229 0233 Dr Anna Finizio – Policy Lawyer anna.finizio@lawsocietysa.asn.au SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION Facebook: facebook.com/LawSocietySA/
Twitter:
@LawSocietySA
Instagram: salawsociety
For more information, please visit the Law Society website www.lawsocietysa.asn.au Details of the Office Bearers and Council members can be found on the website. We encourage you to speak with them on any matters of concern to you as a Member of the Society.
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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS ADVOCACY & LOBBYING
Lobbying for positive outcomes for the legal profession in SA • Vigorous advocacy on law reform, improved access to justice and the Rule of Law. • The benefits of regular contact with law and policy makers, key stakeholders and community groups and engagement with the media to lobby for and on behalf of the legal profession. • Influence over policy and legislation through submissions to Parliament, the courts and other stakeholders.
QUALITY PUBLICATIONS
Informing Members about changes in legislation and key issues affecting the legal profession • Free annual subscription to the Bulletin, the Society’s flagship journal. • Free subscriptions to our suite of informative e-newsletters such as Advocacy Notes, InBrief, in the news, What’s On! and Member Alerts, keep you up to date with all the latest developments in the legal profession and justice system. • Access to a range of digital and print resources essential to practice.
WELLBEING & RESILIENCE
Support for you and your family • Access to counselling and support services for legal practitioners, their staff and their families, including LawCare, Professional Advice Service, Young Lawyers Support Group and online resources. • A regular column in the Bulletin with tips for staying physically and mentally healthy. • Events designed to support wellbeing & resilience by encouraging practitioners to stay healthy and active.
PREMIUM CPD
CPD by practitioners for practitioners • Over 120 seminars, conferences and workshops delivered face-to-face or by webinar. • Members receive up to 30% off registration rates, in addition to a free Standard CPD Session each year. • All revenue from CPD sessions is reinvested in member services and keeps membership costs down.
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE & SUPPORT
The Society has the resources to help, with a range of services for practitioners • Advice & support on your ethical dilemmas, your trust account, your practising certificate and your MCPD compliance. • Access to the Ethics & Practice webpage, an important resource for all practitioners.
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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Raising the profile and reputation of the legal profession • The Litigation Assistance Fund is a charitable trust which has been in existence for over 20 years and helps people prosecute civil claims. • The Legal Advisory Service has been connecting members of the community with practitioners for over 20 years and has assisted over 21,000 people. • Activities such as the Mock Trial Competition provide senior secondary school students with an opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the legal system, with practitioners volunteering as coaches and judges.
PRACTICE SUPPORT & MARKETING
Developing and supporting your business • Over 25,000 referrals are made each year through the Legal Referral Service, which connects members of the community with relevant firms who have registered to be on the database. • Firms with 100% membership can sign up to the Gold Alliance Firm Program and display the Society’s Gold Alliance logo on their marketing materials. • The Society’s Small Practice Committee provides specific benefits and opportunities for sole practitioners and members of small firms to assist with establishing and maintaining a small practice.
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER SAVINGS Membership pays for itself
• Access to our network of partners, sponsors and preferred suppliers offering Member only savings. • Member only access to our Member Privileges Program through Frequent Values™, saving you hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on dining, travel, electrical goods, shopping and leisure activities. • Loyalty rewards for Members who maintain continuous membership with the Society for 30+ years.
SOCIAL & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Connecting you with the legal profession
• Members of the Society belong to a network of over 4,100 legal practitioners and Associates in SA. • The Society provides a variety of opportunities to attend legal and cross-industry networking events, of both a professional and social nature.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO NOTE
Read on to discover additional services available to Members
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LAW SOCIETY & BANKSA CELEBRATING A 25 YEAR PARTNERSHIP
THE VOICE OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LEGAL PROFESSION
In June 1995, the Law Society of SA Bulletin announced that BankSA and the Law Society of South Australia joined forces to provide an outstanding banking package for Law Society members. Law Society Executive Director at the time, Dr Barry Fitzgerald said the arrangement negotiated with BankSA would bring many positive financial benefits for members. At the time, home loan interest rates were 8.25% and deposit accounts were paying 6.25%. Times have certainly changed since then, so have the interest rates, but the partnership is stronger than ever. Celebrating 25 years of partnership this year, this has been one of the most enduring and stable member benefit partnerships for both organisations. BankSA Chief Executive Nick Reade said the partnership with the Law Society had gone from strength to strength over the years. “We are delighted to mark 25 years of partnership with the Law Society and look forward to continuing to work together in the future.” Mr Reade said. Law Society Chief Executive Stephen Hodder said “Having been responsible for every agreement renewal (from the Society) since the original agreement was entered, I have seen what started as a sponsorship agreement develop and grow into a true partnership, from which both the Society itself and our Members who have taken advantage of the offerings have greatly benefited - not only in financial terms, but also through the convenience and efficiency of having a direct, responsive and helpful single point of contact. I too am delighted to mark the 25th anniversary of our partnership, which I hope will continue to grow for another 25 years. There would be few such arrangements in the world that have lasted as long and work as well as this one. Thank you Nick and the team at BankSA”. To mark the occasion, BankSA is providing its best member benefit offer in the history of the partnership. Jarrad Cooper who is now in his fifth year of supporting our members as our dedicated partnership manager, has assisted many members to make their money work better for them. He is particularly passionate about financial education and regularly provides member education sessions for first home buyers, property investors, small business banking and equipment finance. For more information about BankSA’s home loan options for Law Society of SA Members, contact our dedicated partnership manager Jarrad Cooper in the first instance. Jarrad Cooper Email: jarrad.cooper@banksa.com.au Mobile: 0466 497 303
Stephen Hodder Chief Executive Law Society of South Australia
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Nicke Reade Chief Executive BankSA
LAW SOCIETY COMMITTEES The Society has a wide range of Operational, Governance and Special Interest Committees. The following Special Interest Committees are filled via expressions of interest from Members on a biennial basis. At that time, all Members are given an opportunity to join the Committees. Between biennial reviews, Committees may take new Members depending on factors including the size and composition of the Committee. SPECIAL INTEREST COMMITTEES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Aboriginal Issues Committee Accident Compensation Committee Administrative Law Committee Advocacy Committee Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Animal Law Committee Bulletin Committee Children and the Law Committee Civil Litigation Committee Commercial Law Committee Costs Committee Country Practitioners’ Committee Criminal Law Committee Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Family Law Committee Human Rights Committee Industrial Relations Committee Justice Access Committee Legal Technology Committee Planning, Environment and Local Government Committee Property Committee Public Sector and In-House Lawyers Committee Small Practice Committee Succession Law Committee Wellbeing and Resilience Committee Women Lawyers’ Committee Young Lawyers’ Committee
Members of the Society are from time to time invited to express an interest in joining Operational and Governance Committees. To express an interest in joining or to contact any of the Special Interest Committees please contact Rosemary Pridmore (Executive Officer). Rosemary Pridmore Email: rosemary.pridmore@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0240
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MEMBER SERVICES ADVOCACY & LOBBYING MEDIA The Society regularly engages the media to promote important issues affecting the legal profession and justice system. The President and other spokespeople can be regularly seen and heard in print, radio, television and online media. SUBMISSIONS To represent the interests of Members and the wider community, the Society actively seeks to influence policy and legislation through submissions to government, opposition parties, the courts and other bodies either in response to an invitation or otherwise. COMMITTEES Members are encouraged to seek involvement in the Society’s numerous Special Interest Committees. These Committees conduct research and prepare comment on issues affecting the profession and have proven to be highly effective drivers behind the Society’s advocacy. For advocacy and lobbying enquires, please contact Rosemary Pridmore. Rosemary Pridmore Email: rosemary.pridmore@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0240
QUALITY PUBLICATIONS THE BULLETIN The Bulletin is the Society’s flagship publication. The journal is published monthly and includes important information about changes to legislation, in-depth articles on various aspects of the law, feature stories about members of the legal profession, notices on changes to practices and a lot more. The journal is also available on the Society’s website. To pitch article ideas or submit stories, please contact Michael Esposito. Michael Esposito Email: michael.esposito@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0239 INBRIEF InBrief is the weekly e-newsletter that keeps Members up-to-date with information on current developments in the legal profession and justice system, CPD events, submissions, Society events, Member services, employment opportunities, general notices and social notices. To include a notice, please contact the Society. Publications Email: reception@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 ‘in the news’ The Society’s Members only regular legal news service, ‘in the news’ is delivered to your inbox each day and lists current legal news stories and the latest caselaw with links where available. The service gives you all your legal news in one place. Prepared by the Society’s Librarian, news items from daily papers – The Advertiser, The Australian, The Financial Review and online news sources are itemised for your convenience. For more information, please contact Lorna Hartwell. Lorna Hartwell Email: lorna.hartwell@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0235 ADVOCACY NOTES A monthly e-newsletter providing a snapshot of the latest news, submissions, media releases and advocacy from the Society. For more information, please contact Michael Esposito. Michael Esposito Email: michael.esposito@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0239
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MEMBER SERVICES WHAT’S ON! What’s On! is the weekly guide to upcoming Society CPD, networking events and information sessions, giving you one easy way to keep up to date and stay connected. For more information, please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200
WELLBEING & RESILIENCE LAWCARE COUNSELLING SERVICE For assistance with social and psychological problems, or any problem that is interfering or could interfere with your work performance The LawCare Counselling Service offers practitioners the opportunity to discuss any personal problem with a general practitioner, Dr Jill. Dr Jill is experienced in treating social and psychological problems which may be associated with stress (related to work or domestic situations), alcoholism, drug abuse, gambling addiction, matrimonial difficulties, a family crisis or career problems. During the initial consultation, Dr Jill will seek to identify the nature and extent of the problem. The treatment program may involve further counselling sessions and/ or a referral to a specialist in a particular discipline or to a specific support program for appropriate treatment. This is a confidential service. To contact Dr Jill, please phone the LawCare paging service number and leave your mobile phoneMacRae numberEmail: (8amannie.macrae@lawsocietysa.asn.au – 8pm any day of the week) Phone:Phone: (08) 8110 Annie (08)5279 8229 0263 Dr Jill will return your call at the earliest possible opportunity. A mutually convenient appointment time will then be made for you to consult with her. The Society will cover the cost of your first two consultations. For general confidential enquiries about the Service, please contact Annie MacRae. Annie MacRae Email: annie.macrae@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0263 PROFESSIONAL ADVICE SERVICE For assistance with personal and professional problems including assistance across all fields of practice Members of the profession who experience professional or personal problems are invited to contact a member of the Professional Advice Service. The Service consists of senior practitioners, and is a confidential service. Members of the Service are willing to help colleagues with matters such as: • General professional problems • Professional standards/ conduct problems • Legal costs matters
• Personal problems • Legal practice/ business advice • Relationships with the Courts
To access the brochure with contact names/ details, click here, or please contact the Society. Annie MacRae Email: annie.macrae@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0263
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MEMBER SERVICES YOUNG LAWYERS SUPPORT GROUP For young lawyers seeking independent guidance from experienced colleagues The Young Lawyers’ Support Group is an adjunct to the Professional Advice Service. The Group consists of practitioners chosen by the Young Lawyers’ Committee. It has been recognised that some young lawyers feel uncomfortable discussing ethical issues, general professional problems or workplace issues with more senior members from their firm. The service can also provide a platform for a young lawyer to discuss career or employment options. The service is confidential. A list of the Young Lawyers’ Support Group members is available here or contact Annie MacRae (who will refer you to a Group member who may have appropriate experience or expertise). Annie MacRae Email: annie.macrae@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0263 WELLBEING & RESILIENCE COMMITTEE The Wellbeing and Resilience Committee oversees a program to promote discussion, debate and drive issues relating to the health, wellbeing and resilience of members of the profession, including psychological distress and depression. The purpose of the Committee is to raise awareness of the poor record of health problems in the legal profession and to inform Members of the assistance that is available to them. In this regard, the Committee: • Promotes discussion and debate regarding matters relating to health, both mental and physical, insofar as those matters affect the ability of legal practitioners in South Australia to carry out their professional obligations; • Considers, comments on, or advocates within the Society, in relation to wellbeing and resilience matters; • Liaises with the Society and its other Committees in respect of matters relating to wellbeing and resilience; • Examines and keeps under review the wellbeing and resilience of the legal profession in South Australia and to propose therefrom policies, principles and guidelines directed towards the prevention of mental illness within the legal profession, its diagnosis and treatment, and towards the promotion of the wellbeing and resilience of every member of the profession. Members are invited to submit any suggestions or ideas for consideration by the Committee to the Committee Resource Person, Mercedes Eyers-White. Mercedes Eyers-White Email: meyers-white@lawclaims.com.au Phone (08) 8410 7677
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LAW SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Wellbeing Resilience SERVICES
Lawcare Counselling Service For
assistance
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social
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problems, or any problem that is interfering or could interfere with your work performance.
Young Lawyers’ Support Group For young Lawyers seeking independent guidance from experienced colleagues.
To contact Dr Jill, please phone the LawCare paging
Professional Advice Service
service number (8am - 8pm any day of the week)
For assistance with personal and professional problems
Phone: (08) 8110 5279 and leave your mobile phone
including assistance across all fields of practice.
number. Dr Jill will return your call at the earliest possible
opportunity.
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mutually
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appointment time will then be made for you to consult with her.
THE LAW SOCIETY WILL COVER THE COST OF YOUR FIRST TWO CONSULTATIONS.
Lawyers’ Complaint Companion Service For Members who are the subject of a complaint to the Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner.
For further information on each of these Wellbeing & Resilience Services, please refer to the Guide to Member Services or visit the Law Society of SA website www.lawsociety.asn.au and click on the Wellbeing & Resilience logo. All services are provided on a confidential basis. For confidential enquiries about any of our services, please contact Annie MacRae:
E ma il: a n n ie. m a c ra e@ l awso c i et ys a. a s n . au Phon e : (08 ) 8 229 0263
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MEMBER SERVICES PREMIUM CPD & GDLP CPD SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES Throughout the year, the Society hosts over 120 seminars, conferences and webinars that cater for all areas of the legal profession. Seminars and conferences are targeted to specific areas of practice and experience levels. The Society’s Forum, held in February each year, allows practitioners to complete all ten MCPD points over two days, including in the required areas. CPD completed with the Society is automatically recorded for Members in the online MCPD recording tool, found in ‘My Profile’ on the Society’s website. Members are regularly notified of upcoming CPD events and can save up to 30% off the non-Member rate. For more information, please contact the CPD team. Continuing Professional Development Email: cpd@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0268 1 X FREE STANDARD CPD SESSION The Society offers Members and Associates the opportunity to attend one Standard CPD Session at no cost between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021. A Standard CPD Session is a CPD run solely by the Law Society of South Australia that is up to 1.5 hours long and has a maximum registration fee of $110 for Members admitted more than 3 years, or $85 for Members admitted less than 3 years. This is non-transferable. To redeem your free session, email registrations@lawsocietysa.asn.au with the name of the Standard CPD Session you would like to attend and request to use your one free session as payment or contact the CPD team. Continuing Professional Development Email: cpd@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0268 CPD PAPERS, AUDIO AND AUDIO VISUAL RECORDINGS Members can access CPD Papers and Recordings from the Society for the majority of CPD seminars presented. Members receive 10% discount on all Society Papers and Recordings. The Society keeps a complete catalogue of Papers and Recordings, which is available from the online store. For more information, please contact the CPD Team. Continuing Professional Development Email: cpd@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0268 GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LEGAL PRACTICE The Society, jointly with The University of Adelaide, is a provider of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, which meets the Practical Legal Training (PLT) requirements that law graduates must satisfy to be admitted to practice in SA. The course focuses on the application of legal knowledge in a practical way. For more information, click here, or contact the GDLP team. GDLP Email: gdlpenquiries@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0267 SPECIALIST ACCREDITATION An Accredited Specialist is a lawyer recognised as having expertise in a particular area of law. Accredited Specialists are required to ensure their specialty remains a substantial part of their practice, maintain a higher level of continuing professional development than other lawyers and continually strive to improve the standing of their firm. Practitioners can complete an Accredited Specialist course of assessment through the Society in the areas of Family Law, Tax Law and Immigration Law. For more information please contact the CPD team. Continuing Professional Development Email: cpd@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0268
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MEMBER SERVICES PROFESSIONAL ADVICE & SUPPORT LAW CLAIMS Law Claims handles claims and potential claims against practitioners under the Legal Practitioners Professional Indemnity Insurance Scheme. Early notification to Law Claims for advice and assistance can prevent losses and minimise claims. Claims disrupt your practice and increase premiums for all. To notify or discuss possible risks and how to avoid them, please contact Law Claims. Geoff Thomas (Director) Email: gthomas@lawclaims.com.au Grant Feary (Deputy Director) Email: gfeary@lawclaims.com.au Amanda Adamson (Senior Solicitor) Email: aadamson@lawclaims.com.au John Doyle (Senior Solicitor) Email: jdoyle@lawclaims.com.au PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS SCHEME One of the major benefits of Society membership is the option to cap your occupational liability under the Society’s Professional Standards Scheme (formerly called the Limitation of Liability Scheme). Practitioner Members of the Society, including Barrister Members and ILPs that are Company Members, can cap their occupational liability to an amount of $1.5 million or $10 million depending on the insurance policies, total revenue of the law practice and the number of practitioners of the law practice, and to the extent that liability can be limited under the Professional Standards Act 2004 (SA). Members should note that it is an “opt out” Scheme; therefore, any Practitioner Member of the Society who does not want to take advantage of the Scheme will need to seek exemption. Further information is available here or by contacting Mia Bell. Mia Bell (Scheme Manager) Email: mia.bell@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0225 RISK AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM The Risk Management Program is designed to assist practitioners to reduce their exposure to client complaints and claims. Session content is drawn directly from claims trends and experience. The Risk Management sessions attract CPD units. In-house and regional sessions can be arranged as can practice management visits and file problem-solving sessions for country practitioners. If you have any Risk Management issues you would like to discuss, any suggestions as to services you would like offered or to book a Risk Management session or practice management visit, please contact Risk Management. Mercedes Eyers-White Email: meyers-white@lawclaims.com.au Phone: (08) 8410 7677 RISK AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICE The Risk Management Advisory Service can assist lawyers seeking information and guidance in setting up a practice, on improving the management of their existing practice and on specific matters relating to the conduct of a retainer. It is a free service that aims to prevent problems and reduce stress. The service utilises the skills of experienced and senior practitioners and consultants. For further information, please contact Mercedes Eyers-White. Mercedes Eyers-White Email: meyers-white@lawclaims.com.au Phone: (08) 8410 7677
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MEMBER SERVICES PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL SUPPORT The Society is passionate about maintaining self-regulation of the legal profession, and actively promotes high ethical standards in all aspects of legal practice. The Society’s Ethics and Practice Unit provides ethical and practical advice and support to all South Australian legal practitioners on a wide range of issues including the conduct rules and professional obligations, practice management, client relationships, costs and trust accounting. The Ethics and Practice webpage is an important resource for practitioners and contains links to ethical publications, the Australian Solicitor’s Conduct Rules, Ethics Guidelines and links to other ethics websites. If you need advice on any aspect of legal practice, your first point of contact should be Ethics and Practice. Ethics and Practice Email: ethicsandpractice@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0229 ETHICS ENQUIRY SERVICE The Society’s Ethics Enquiry Service provides members of the legal profession with guidance in relation to ethical issues. The guidance is provided by legal practitioners employed in the Society’s Ethics and Practice Unit and is of a general nature. Pro bono targeted legal advice can be obtained via the Society’s Professional Advice Service. You can contact the Ethics Enquiry Service by phone, email or by making an appointment to meet with an Ethics Officer in person. If you want to remain anonymous just phone and ask for the Ethics Enquiry Service and say that you do not want to identify yourself. We welcome suggestions for articles, papers or guidelines in relation to ethical issues. If you have a suggestion please email it through to us. For further information, please contact Ethics and Practice. Ethics and Practice Email: ethicsandpractice@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0229 TRUST ACCOUNTING REGULATION AND SUPPORT Via its Ethics and Practice business unit, the Society exercises important regulatory functions with respect to the trust accounting requirements under the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (SA). The Society’s Law Practice Compliance Investigators (LPCIs) conduct routine inspections of all South Australian legal practitioner trust accounts and cause-driven inspections are also carried out by LPCIs as and when required. The inspection programme carried out by the LPCIs is in addition to, and complements, the annual External Examiner Report requirements. In addition to exercising the above regulatory functions, the LPCIs are an important education and advice resource for all South Australian legal practitioners who receive trust money from their clients. The LPCIs can provide immediate advice on any trust accounting issues and conduct regular workshops which are available to legal practitioners and non-legal staff responsible for the maintenance of trust accounting records. Ethics and Practice Email: ethicsandpractice@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0229
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MEMBER SERVICES TRUST ACCOUNTING ONLINE The Society’s Trust Accounting Online system provides a simpler way to record and report on your trust transactions, saving you time from hand writing your trust records or using Excel. With secure online website access, it’s as easy to use as internet banking and is compatible with most browsers and operating systems. For more information, please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 CTA CALCULATOR Section 53 of the Legal Practitioners Act 1981 (Act) provides that twice each year, within 14 days after 31 May and 30 November money must be deposited from each law practice’s general trust account into the Combined Trust Account (CTA). The amount of the required deposit is calculated by means of a formula provided in the Act. Members can use the Society’s Combined Trust Account Calculator to assist in calculating the required deposit by visiting the Society’s website. For more information, contact Ethics and Practice. Ethics and Practice Email: ethicsandpractice@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0229 ADMISSION AND PRACTISING CERTIFICATES The Ethics and Practice Unit exercises various functions with respect to admission, mutual recognition, MCPD compliance and the issue and renewal of practising certificates. For information about any of these matters please contact Ethics and Practice. Ethics and Practice Email: ethicsandpractice@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0229 LAWYERS COMPLAINT COMPANION SERVICE For practitioners who are the subject of a complaint to the Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner This service provides assistance and advice for solicitors who are the subject of a complaint to the Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner. It is an adjunct service to the Professional Advice Service. Practitioners in receipt of a conduct complaint can receive one hour of free advice. The service is provided by a panel of experienced practitioners. If more than one hour is required, some of the practitioners on this panel may be able to provide assistance. If you would like to access this service, please contact Annie MacRae. Annie MacRae Email: annie.macrae@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0263
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICE The Legal Advisory Service has been assisting members of the community for over 20 years and has assisted more than 21,000 people. Society Members generously volunteer their time to meet with members of the community on a Monday or Wednesday evening to provide legal advice and to clarify many common problems. To refer a member of the community or to volunteer your time, please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200
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MEMBER SERVICES MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION The Society’s Mock Trial Competition has been running since 1988 and provides South Australian secondary school students with an opportunity to compete against other schools and gain first-hand experience of the South Australian legal system. Members of the Society generously volunteer their time as coaches and judges, or on the Mock Trial Advisory Group. For further information or to volunteer your time, please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 LITIGATION ASSISTANCE FUND The Litigation Assistance Fund (LAF) is a charity administered by the Law Society of South Australia which grants funding to clients and their solicitors to enable matters to be pursued. Do you have clients with civil claims (seeking proceeds of some sort) who are struggling to pay the fees or disbursements? In principle, LAF can provide funding no matter what stage the case is at. Further, funding can be sought for as little as an individual disbursement, or as much as the full cost of running the case. If LAF funds the matter and ultimately the claim is unsuccessful, LAF does not seek any repayment from either the client or the solicitors. If the claim is successful, LAF seeks reimbursement, plus an ‘uplift’. For more information, including important factors to consider before applying, please click here or contact the LAF Manager, Annie MacRae. Annie MacRae Email: annie.macrae@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0263
PRACTICE SUPPORT & MARKETING MEMBER LOGOS Admitted Members may use and display the relevant Member logo to promote themselves as a Society Member and therefore an integral part of the legal profession in SA. We encourage Members to use and display this logo on individual materials such as business cards, email signature, individual website profile and CV. The logo can be downloaded here or Members can contact Member Services for assistance. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 GOLD ALLIANCE FIRM PROGRAM Almost 360 firms are registered as a Gold Alliance Firm in South Australia. A Gold Alliance Firm is a firm which partners with the Society and shows a commitment to their employees and profession by maintaining 100% membership. The Society is working hard to develop a strategic alliance with all firms in South Australia to provide them with ongoing support and greater benefits. This is a unique marketing opportunity for firms both large and small to promote to clients and the broader community that all practitioners are Members of their professional association. To find out if your firm is eligible to become a Gold Alliance Firm, please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200
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MEMBER SERVICES FIRM MEMBERSHIP If your firm has more than 75% practitioners who are Members of the Society, your firm may be eligible for savings on Society services such as the Legal Referral Service, Trust Accounting Online program and the Standard Property Documents. For more information and to find out if your firm qualifies as a Firm Member, please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 SMALL PRACTICE KIT AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORY The Small Practice Kit and Practice Management Directory are a must read for those setting up or running their own practice, or considering doing so. The Society’s website contains detailed information about establishing and maintaining a small practice. The Small Practice Kit can be downloaded here and comprises the following chapters: • • • • • • •
Establishing a Practice Business Planning, Finance and Insurance Business Development and Marketing Human Resources Information Technology Professional Obligations and Resources Health, Wellbeing and Practice Management
For further information about Small Practice Member services, please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 STANDARD PROPERTY DOCUMENTS The suite of Standard Property Documents are provided by the Society to assist legal practitioners prepare contracts for the sale and purchase of residential and non-residential land in South Australia, and to assist in preparing mortgages to which the National Credit Code does not apply. The documents are available for use with the purchase of a 12 month subscription enabling all practitioners within a firm to access the documents online, as often as required, within the subscription period. The Society upgrades and revises its standard form documents with changes in legislation and therefore recommends practitioners download a fresh copy prior to each use. For more information, please contact Member Services. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 WILLS REGISTER The Wills Register is a secure, centralised register of South Australian wills. It allows law firms and legal practitioners to quickly locate lost wills that have been registered and to add their own client wills to the Register. For more information please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 FORMS DIRECTORY The Forms Directory is a comprehensive list of all commonly used Society forms, including membership, practicing certificate, PSS, trust account and other ethics and practice related requirements, such as starting or closing a business. For more information, click here or contact Member Services. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200
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MEMBER SERVICES CAREER CENTRE For Employers The Career Centre allows employers to promote employment opportunities directly to the legal profession and to search the resume bank for suitable candidates. Job postings can be created for a minimum of 30 days, with special discounts available to Gold Alliance Firms, Firm Members and firms in regional areas. For an additional cost, your employment posting can be highlighted each week in InBrief.
For Job Seekers Use the Career Centre to search and apply for employment opportunities posted directly from local law firms. Job seekers can also upload their resume to the resume bank for potential employers to search and contact them directly. The Career Centre can also send job alerts that match the job seekers’ personal profile. For more information visit the Career Centre page here, or contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200
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MEMBER SERVICES MEMBERSHIP LOYALTY REWARDS PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP Members who maintain continuous membership with the Society for 30 years become a Platinum Member. Platinum Members are entitled to: • Attend any Society Standard CPD Session* free of charge • Discounted pricing for other selected CPD and Member events *A Standard CPD Session is a CPD run solely by the Law Society of South Australia that is up to 1.5 hours long and has a maximum registration fee of $110.
SENIOR MEMBERSHIP Members who achieve 45 years membership with the Society become a Senior Member and receive the following additional benefits: • Free Law Society membership subscription each year • Invitation to attend the Society’s annual Senior & Honorary Members luncheon • Name displayed on the Senior Member honour board at the Society and in the Annual Report For further information go to your profile page or contact Member Services. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200
REFERRAL SERVICES LEGAL REFERRAL SERVICE The Society made over 35,000 referrals to members of the community in 2019-20. For a nominal fee, Firm Members can register to be included on the Legal Referral Service database, allowing staff of the Society to refer members of the public to registered firms offering the required areas of law in their preferred location. For further information or to register, please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 BARRISTER REFERRAL SERVICE This is a free service available to Barristers who are Members of the Society. To be included, Barristers must register and update their areas of practice on their Profile Page of the Society’s website. The Barrister Referral Service allows solicitors to search for the name and contact details of Barristers using specific search criteria. For more information or to register, please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 FIND ANOTHER PRACTITIONER This directory allows Practising Members to search for, and make contact with, colleagues in the profession. The service is designed to facilitate communication between fellow practiitoners simply and swiftly, when contact details are not readily available. It is not available to members of the public. For more information, visit the Find Another Practitioner page, or contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200
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MEMBER SERVICES SOCIAL & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES PROFESSIONAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS Society Members expand their professional networks by attending and participating in a variety of events and activities facilitated by the Society. These include legal and cross-industry networking events, special events and award presentations, leadership events, special interest committee events, sporting and competitive events and community events and initiatives. If you have any suggestions for new Society networking events, please contact Member and Community Services. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200
ADDITIONAL MEMBER SERVICES TO NOTE THE MURRAY LAW LIBRARY – REFERENCE, RESEARCH AND TRAINING SERVICES The Society has a comprehensive library of both hardcopy and online resources available to Members and Associates. The Library is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Practitioners are welcome to use the Library and the Librarian is available to assist you with any reference and research enquiries. Practitioners can use the Library’s online catalogue to search for textbooks and Members are able to borrow books. If you find yourself overwhelmed trying to find an obscure case or stuck on a tricky legal question, contact the Librarian for some advice; she will be happy to guide you in the right direction. For more information about the Murray Law Library, please contact the Society. Lorna Hartwell Email: lorna.hartwell@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0235 SOCIETY SPONSORS AND PREFERRED SUPPLIERS Membership of the Society provides you with access to our network of partners, sponsors and preferred suppliers, offering substantial Member only savings. Members also have access to our Member Privileges Program through Frequent Values™ providing valuable dining and leisure offers at a comprehensive range of popular and well known establishments throughout Australia and New Zealand. For more information, click here or contact the Society Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 ONLINE RESOURCES HUB The Online Resources Hub brings guidelines, articles and other resources from across the Society’s website to one centralised and searchable location. Searches can be made using the common searches tabs or by searching for key words. If you have any suggestions of resources you would like included in the hub, or for further information, please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200 ROBE HIRE For a nominal fee, Members can hire robes for court appearances or moving admissions. For more information, please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200
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MEMBER SERVICES MEETING ROOMS FOR HIRE The Society offers Meeting Room facilities for all types of functions including meetings, mediations, seminars and conferences. AV and IT equipment, speaker phones and free wi-fi are available and catering can be arranged upon request. Members are able to book a Meeting Room free of charge for up to one hour. Firm Members receive significant discounts for all Meeting Room bookings. For more information please contact the Society. Member & Community Services Email: mcs@lawsocietysa.asn.au Phone: (08) 8229 0200
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WELCOME TO FREQUENT VALUES WELCOME TO FREQUENT VALUES
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Frequent Values™ provides valuable dining and leisure offers at a comprehensive range of popular and well known establishments ™ Frequent Values provides throughout Australia and Newvaluable Zealand.dining and leisure offers at a comprehensive range of popular and well known establishments As a Law Society of and SA member you will have access to these great throughout Australia New Zealand. value offers at over 4,000 businesses. As a Law Society of SA member you will have access to these great Prior to redeeming any offers in this program, please refer to the value offers at over 4,000 businesses. Rules of Use at lawsocietysa.frequentvalues.com.au. Prior to redeeming any offers in this program, please refer to the Should any questions regarding the use of this program, please Rules ofyou Usehave at lawsocietysa.frequentvalues.com.au. contact the Frequent Values™ customer service centre on 1800 008 553 or Should you have any questions regarding the use of this program, please email onlineservice@entertainmentbook.com.au. contact the Frequent Values™ customer service centre on 1800 008 553 or email onlineservice@entertainmentbook.com.au.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ACCESS YOUR OFFERS WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO ACCESS YOUR OFFERS
Access the website from either your smartphone or desktop to select and redeem offers. Visit Access the website from either your smartphone lawsocietysa.frequentvalues.com.au or desktop to select and redeem offers. Visit Present your membershiplawsocietysa.frequentvalues.com.au card to participating restaurants to redeem your offer or when checking in to a hotel Present your membership card to participating restaurants to redeem your offer or when checking in to a hotel Should you have any questions regarding the use of this program, please contact the Frequent Values™ customer service centre on 1800 008 553. Should you have any questions regarding the use of this program, please contact the Frequent Values™ customer service centre on 1800 008 553.
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MOBILE WEBSITE Law Society of SA members can now search and redeem offers on their smartphone!
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ENJOY 20% OFF DINING UP TO $25 OFF
DINING Enjoy 20% off the total bill, up to a maximum deduction of $25 every time you dine at any of the participating restaurants, cafés, pubs and bistros throughout Australia and New Zealand. Just choose one of over 2,000 restaurants and, when you ask for your bill, present your Law Society of SA Membership Card or simply display and redeem using your digital card on your smartphone.
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TAKEAWAY, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL SERVICES Receive great value offers such as 2 for 1 or up to 50% off for your favourite activity, or many other offers from popular retailers and takeaways. Just visit lawsocietysa.frequentvalues.com.au for the most up-to-date listing and offers in your city. Featuring offers for popular participants including:
UP TO 50% OFF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING 2 FOR 1 OFFERS HOW TO REDEEM THESE OFFERS Search for Takeaway, Activity, Local Services and Health & Beauty. Present the offer on your smartphone to obtain the relevant deduction Carefully read each offer before using. Check online for the most up-to-date listing in your city. You may redeem the offer once per person per day. To redeem these offers, please refer to the terms and conditions as stated on each offer.
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SHOPPING, CINEMAS AND TRAVEL The Frequent Values™ program offers an extensive range of great value discount offers from major retailers, magazine subscriptions, travel and leisure experiences and more. Please review some of the special offers available to Frequent Values™ members in the following pages. These offers may be subject to change during the disclosed offer period. To redeem any of these offers you must refer to the specific terms and conditions of each offer by visiting lawsocietysa.frequentvalues.com.au.
WOOLWORTHS Special offers on Woolworths WISH eGift Cards!
The one card that provides savings from all of your favourite brands. Save on groceries, liquor and more!
To redeem, refer to the specific terms and conditions on the website.
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SEED HERITAGE Special offers on eGift Cards Can be used to purchase anything, anytime in-store or online
PRICELINE Special offers on eGift Cards Can be used to shop in-store
REBEL Special offers on eGift Cards Can be used to purchase anything, anytime in-store or online
JB HI-FI Special offers on eGift Cards Can be used to purchase anything, anytime in-store or online
SUPERCHEAP AUTO Special offers on eGift Cards Can be used to purchase anything, anytime in-store or online
To redeem, refer to the specific terms and conditions on the website.
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RULES OF USE Frequent Values™ website This handbook is used in conjunction with the Frequent Values™ website. To access the Frequent Values™ website, visit lawsocietysa.frequentvalues.com.au Please note: Periodically, please refer to the website for the current list of valid restaurants and other businesses. Law Society Membership Card Present your Law Society of SA Membership Card displaying the and hotel accommodation discounts.
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Dining 20% off the total bill (up to a maximum deduction of $25): Present your Law Society of SA Membership Card or redeem the offer on your smartphone when dining at any of the participating restaurants and receive 20% off the total bill, up to a maximum deduction of $25. Please note that there is a limit of one card per table. When dining in groups the deduction will apply to the entire table. All restaurant offers are for dine-in only unless otherwise stated. Your Law Society of SA Membership Card may be used on a repeat basis until the stated expiration date. Menu pricing key: The following key ($) indicates the average main course pricing at participating restaurants: $=$10-$25 $$=$26-$30 $$$=$31-$35 $$$$=$36-$40 $$$$$=$41+ Valid days and times Offers can be used any time during regular business hours. Takeaway, activities and local services To redeem offers within these categories, present the Member Benefits Redemption Screen on your Smartphone to a staff member at the point of purchase to obtain the relevant deduction. Offers apply only to the items and terms specified. Offers may not be traded and are not transferable. They may be used on a repeat basis. Accommodation Enjoy 35% off the rack rate at leading hotels and resorts, or 10% off the lowest promotional rate, whichever provides the greater value (subject to availability). How to make a booking: To access the best possible rates and other specials, book online via your Member Benefits website: •
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Retail and Other Services Read each offer listed on the website carefully as offers and redemption methods may vary. Redemption instructions for each particular offer are detailed within the offer description on the website. Exclusive offers Offers are exclusive and may not be used in conjunction with other programs. If in doubt, please check with the establishment or our customer service team on 1800 008 553 or email onlineservice@entertainmentbook.com.au Copyright © 2020 The Entertainment Group of Australia Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved. ACN 065 011 903. is a registered Australian trade mark of Entertainment Publications of Australia Pty Ltd.