Member Privileges

Prudence Juris

Dear Aunt Prudence, My supervising Partner has tested positive to COVID-19 and will be away for the next week. Thankfully, I tested negative but I am now in the office alone – I’ve never had so much freedom in my life! What do I do? - Loner Larry Dear Loner Larry, When the cat is away the mice will play! Take advantage of your freedom by doing something thrilling – for example, finishing all of your College of Law assessments! Mindful that appraisal season is around the corner, you should also make sure to virtually check in with your supervisor to see how they are, given their advanced age and obviously unhealthy lifestyle. Wellness wishes coming your way! - Aunt Prudence. Dear Aunt Prudence, It’s clerkship season and I’m no longer the most junior person in the team. Thankfully, I’ve been building up a list of tasks that can be delegated to an unsuspecting clerk. How else can I make the most of clerkship season? - Delegating Donna Dear Delegating Donna, What a time to be alive! For the next few weeks, you’ll be flexing the phrase, “Can I get a receipt for that?” on numerous coffee trips with clerks. You’ll certainly be well caffeinated – but only a few risk-takers will be bold enough to include a Community cinnamon scroll in the expense request. Many a lavish cheeseboard will you enjoy at the excessive “Meet the Clerks” events you will be forced encouraged to attend over the next three weeks. Feeling like you can’t possibly make any more small talk? I know what you mean. Trust me, this Aunty’s worked through her fair share of awkward FNDs in her time.

Do you have a question for your Aunt Prudence? Send all inquiries to younglawyers@lawsocietywa. asn.au and look out for your Aunt’s response in the next edition of Brief.

To burn off those extra calories, you’ll need to make sure you make an appearance at your firm’s social netball competition…unless there’s already seven agile clerks on the court. If your body just isn’t moving like it used to – just remember, age, like your CPD target, is just a number. All the best! - Aunt Prudence

Member Privileges

In each issue of Brief we highlight a small selection of the exclusive special offers and discounts our members receive on a variety of goods and services. For the full listing of member privileges head to our website : lawsocietywa.asn.au/member-privileges/

Plantagenet Wines - 20% Discount

Plantagenet Wines embodies the best of the west with its distinctive wines of finesse and elegance. As a pioneer of the Great Southern region, Plantagenet’s reputation is celebrated for its rich heritage, its expressive wines and family-owned sensibility, making it one of the most trusted wine brands in the country. Plantagenet is offering Law Society members 20% off all purchases online. Visit their website here. Visit the members’ only privileges page (password protected) to learn more about this special offer and to access the discount information.

Swan Valley Tours - 15% Discount

World-class wineries, breweries, distilleries, countless gourmet artisan goods, handcrafted wares, top-notch eateries and endless experiences, just on the doorstep of Perth. Welcome to the Swan Valley. Swan Valley Tours offers the biggest range of experiences to ensure you get the most out of your journey to the Swan Valley. Join a half or full day coach tour, choose to connect via river cruise to or from the Perth CBD and let Swan Valley Tours guide you through the best of the region’s wine, beer and produce. For an award-winning experience exploring the Swan Valley. Members of the Law Society receive a 15% discount on all Swan Valley public tours. Please visit the members’ only privileges page (password protected) to access privileges information. Visit svtours.com.au to plan your day trip.