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MEDIA KITJanuary 2018

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GOLDEN GAVEL 2017ALL THE LAUGHS FROM THE EUROVISION OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR INNOVATORSGLOBAL DEMAND FOR AUSSIE START-UPS

PLEASE LET US DIE WITH DIGNITYTIME FOR CHANGE ON EUTHANASIA

CAN YOU REPEAT THE QUESTION?HOW HEARING LOSS AFFECTS YOU

THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE NEW NSW CTP SCHEME

THE BURDEN OF UNCONSCIOUS BIASARE LAWYERS AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION PROGRAMMED TO EXERCISE PREJUDICE?

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LSJ is Australia’s leading publication for lawyers.Covering an array of topics that go to the heart of being a lawyer, our sophisticated business/lifestyle magazine speaks to an affluent, intelligent and engaged readership of legal professionals across NSW.

A beautifully designed monthly publication with an accompanying app, LSJ is a must-read magazine for any lawyer who wants to be inspired, informed and entertained. Covering everything from news and current affairs to careers, practice management, health and wellbeing, travel and legal updates, LSJ has something for every lawyer.

WHAT IS THE LSJ?

Awards and nominationsSince its inception, LSJ has consistently been recognised as a publishing industry leader.

Publishers Australia Excellence Award

for Association or Member Magazine

of the Year – WINNER

Publish Awards Custom Magazine

of the Year – FINALIST

Publish Awards Cover of the Year

(May 2015) – FINALIST

Publish Awards Editor of the Year

(Business) – WINNER

Publish Awards Journalist of the Year

(Business) – WINNER

Publish Awards Designer of the Year

(Art Direction) – FINALIST

Mumbrella Publish Awards Association

or Member Organisation Magazine of

the Year - WINNER

Mumbrella Publish Awards Editor of the

Year (Business) – HIGHLY COMMENDED

Mumbrella Publish Awards Journalist

of the Year (Business) – FINALIST

2014

2016

2017

2015

AN UNSUNG HEROMARK TEDESCHI QC TELLS THE TALE OF AN UNKNOWN LEGAL PIONEER

ABSOLUTELY (F)LAWLESS

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON JUSTICEMEET THE NEW LAW SOCIETY PRESIDENT

WHEN CHILDREN LIVE BEHIND BARS INSIDE A MOTHER’S PRISON FACILITY

STARTING THE YEAR IN A CAREER RUT? HOW YOU CAN DIG YOURSELF OUT

THE GREAT SECTION 18C RACE DEBATE DISPELLING THE MISCONCEPTIONS

HOW FIVE LAW GRADUATES TURNED THEIR DEGREES INTO NON-LEGAL SUCCESS STORIES

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IN EACH ISSUE

BRIEFS: A round-up of the latest news and views from the legal world.

HOT TOPIC: Great minds of the legal profession explore some of the most contentious issues in law.

FEATURES: Covering thought leadership, current affairs and intriguing personalities

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Learn from some of the most successful lawyers in the profession.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING: Health professionals share their tips and advice on how to stay happy and healthy whilst balancing a demanding career.

TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE: Whether travelling for business or leisure, enjoy the hottest destinations and experiences going.

LEGAL UPDATES: Everything you need to know about significant case law developments and changes in legislation.

3†Source: NSW Profile of Solicitors 2016 Final Report (19 July 2017)All data drawn from the NSW Profile of Solicitors 2016 Final Report (19 July 2017)

Our readers are educated, professional and influential.

AUDIENCE PROFILE

Our membership base is one of the most sought after in the country.

Powerful readersActive and engaged

Extensive reachClose to 29,000 members

University graduatesCommitted to professional development

Influential leadersSpecialists in their field

Decision makersAuthoritative business and community leaders

Discerning consumersLuxury brands are front of mind

An affluent audienceProfession mean annual salary of $146,700†

Gender profile50.0% Female50.0% Male

Estimated mean income69% Private: $142,00016% Corporate: $198,30010% Government: $131,100

Age of solicitors31% 30–3922.1% 40–4916.5% 50–5916.2% 29 or less13.7% 60+

Geographical profile48.7% City 33.6% Suburban12.4% Rural4.8% Overseas 0.5% Interstate

Private Practice - Firm Profile 201659.2% Sole practitioner27.1% Sole Principal with employees11.0% 2–4 Partners1.1% 5–10 Partners

0.7% 11–20 Partners0.5% 40 or more Partners0.4% 21–39 Partners

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FrequencyLSJ is published on the 1st of each month (except January).

Colour All display advertising on editorial pages must be in colour.

Colour is not available for classified display adverts in the Legal

Services Directory pages.

Online magazineAdvertisements will also be displayed in the online magazine

utilising Flipping Book Publisher. This software allows realistic

page-flipping animation and ensures LSJ is displayed perfectly

on any desktop or mobile device to deliver the content as fast

as possible.

Display advertisers will be asked to provide a link to be

embedded within the Flipping Book to allow readers to

instantly engage with the promotion, service or product.

These URLs will also be used to link the display advertisements

appearing in the LSJ App (iPad and Android only).

PositionInside front cover attracts a 15% loading, inside back cover

a 10% loading. Other requested positions are available by

arrangement for full page advertisements only and may

carry a 5% loading dependent on availability.

Late copyThe publisher reserves the right to use previous material if

copy is not supplied by deadline.

Page 1-5 Issues 6-10 Issues 11 Issues

Double $5,740 $5,330 $4,900

Full $3,720 $3,460 $3,210

Half $2,450 $2,240 $2,040

Third $1,830 $1,700 $1,550

Quarter $1,290 $1,190 $1,030

Classified Sixth $600 $530 $470

Classified Third $1,200 $1,070 $920

Flysheet $9,000 + GST per issue

Rates effective 1 August 2015

DISPLAY ADVERTISING (RATES PER ISSUE, EXCLUDING GST)

PrintDistribution: 27,325CAB Audited March 2017

LSJ platforms

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REFLECTIONS OF A JUDGESTEPHEN SCARLETT ON WHETHER YOUNG LAWYERS ARE MEETING EXPECTATIONS

FROM BOY SOLDIER TO GUN SOLICITOR

ADVANCING OUR WOMEN LAWYERSA NEW CHARTER FOR REACHING EQUALITY

FACING THE MUSIC WITH DIGNITY DEALING WITH MISTAKES AT WORK

THE INTEGRITY OF THERAPEUTIC RECORDS WHY IT MATTERS IN FAMILY VIOLENCE

THE CHANGING NATURE OF EVIDENCE DEVICES AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS

HOW DENG ADUT’S EXPERIENCE AS A CHILD SOLDIER AND REFUGEE SHAPED HIS FUTURE

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OnlineUnique audience: 440 Page views: 9,341 Pages/session: 16.59Average per month

Mobile appiTunes downloads: 5,854Google Play downloads: 580As of December 2017

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REFLECTIONS OF A JUDGESTEPHEN SCARLETT ON WHETHER YOUNG LAWYERS ARE MEETING EXPECTATIONS

FROM BOY SOLDIER TO GUN SOLICITOR

ADVANCING OUR WOMEN LAWYERSA NEW CHARTER FOR REACHING EQUALITY

FACING THE MUSIC WITH DIGNITY DEALING WITH MISTAKES AT WORK

THE INTEGRITY OF THERAPEUTIC RECORDS WHY IT MATTERS IN FAMILY VIOLENCE

THE CHANGING NATURE OF EVIDENCE DEVICES AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS

HOW DENG ADUT’S EXPERIENCE AS A CHILD SOLDIER AND REFUGEE SHAPED HIS FUTURE

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Conditions The publisher reserves the right to decline any insert deemed

to be unsuitable.

Quantity requiredNational: 27,500

CBD & Suburbs: 23,200

CBD only: 10,000

Country NSW: 4,300

Maximum sizeInsert maximum size: 236mm deep x 170mm wide. Onsert

(material placed between the publication and flysheet)

maximum size: 276mm deep x 210mm wide.

Delivery dateInserts must reach the mailing house by the 20th of the month

prior to the month of issue.

Packing requirementsFor efficient handling, these steps MUST be followed:

1. All inserts, onserts and tip ons must be correctly labelled

with the Bluestar Insert Delivery Advice.

2. A sample insert, onsert or tip on to be taped to each carton.

3. Any product that is delivered without the minimum

information of the description, quantity, publication name

and Issue date will not be accepted.

4. A sample of all proposed inserts, onserts and tip ons are to

be forwarded to the Advertising Sales Account Manager for

confirmation of suitability.

Delivery addressDelivery to be made to our mailing house:

Bluestar Print (formerly Webstar Print)

Unit 3 / Door 8, 83 Derby Street,

Silverwater NSW 2128

T: 02 9748 0020

INSERT ADVERTISING

Size Max GSM NationalSydney CBD/

SuburbsCBD Only Country

DL 250 $4,000 $3,300 $3,000 $2,700

Single sheet 200 $5,500 $4,500 $4,000 $3,500

4 pages 150 $7,100 $6,000 $5,400 $4,800

6 pages 150 $8,200 $6,800 $6,100 $5,500

7+ pages 100 POA POA POA POA

Rates effective 1 August 2015 (excluding GST)

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Material required • Press quality, high-resolution PDFs with fonts embedded.• Allow 5mm bleed for full page advertisements only and offset all

printer’s marks by 5mm. • Advertisements smaller than full page should be made up to

correct size with no bleed or printer’s marks.• Files should be provided by email only to:

advertising@lawsociety.com.au.

Display advertising (Full colour)

Classifieds (Black and white)

Double page spread

Full page spread

Half page horizontal

Half page vertical

Third page vertical

Quarter page square

Flysheet

Trim size: 420(w) x 276(h)

Trim size: 210(w) x 276(h)

Trim size: 175(w) x 116(h)

Trim size: 87(w) x 244(h)

Trim size: 55(w) x 244(h)

Trim size: 87(w) x 116(h)

Trim size: 276(w) x 105(h)

Bleed: Extra 5mm on all sides

Bleed: Extra 5mm on all sides

- - - -Bleed: Extra 5mm on all sides

Type margin: 7mm in from trim

Type margin: 7mm in from trim

- - - -Type margin: 10mm in from trim

All measurements are in mm

Third page vertical

One sixth page square

55(w) x 244(h)

55(w) x 116(h)

ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS

Tips for more effective advertising• Have one clear, main message you want to communicate

• Don’t forget about your call-to-action

• Embrace negative space to allow your message

to 'breathe' - less is more

• Use imagery that’s meaningful and engaging

• Use colours that work together harmoniously

• Work with a graphic designer to have bespoke artwork

created for your brand/campaign

• Get in touch with the LSJ Advertising Sales Account

Manager for further tips and examples

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Terms and conditionsIn the event that either the cancellation deadline or the

material deadline is not met, the Law Society reserves

the right to invoice the client for the total amount due in

respect of the advertisement, as if it had been included as

intended by the parties.

The Law Society also reserves the right to use previous

material if the material is not supplied by the deadline (and

this will not affect the Law Society’s right to invoice the

client for the proposed advertisement).

For established clients accounts are payable 30 days nett. Quantity discounts apply to space used within the

contract period specified on the client booking form.

When insufficient space is used to warrant a discount, a

surcharge will be made at the applicable rate at the end of

the contract period.

All advertising material is subject to the approval of the

publisher, who reserves the right to decline the insertion

of any material. No responsibility can be accepted for any

loss arising from failure of all or part of an advertisement to

appear or for any error in an advertisement.

Advertising rates are subject to variation. Rate protection

is given for series bookings which are in effect when rates

are increased.

Jessica LuptonAdvertising Sales Account Manager T: 02 9926 0290 F: 02 9926 0399 E: jessica.lupton@lawsociety.com.au

Contact

BOOKINGS AND CANCELLATIONS

Publication dateLSJ is published on the 1st of each month (11 issues a year except in January) and regularly reaches readers on the first working day of the month.

Booking deadline Up to the 2nd Friday of the month prior to the month of publication (subject to space availability).

Cancellation deadline5th of month prior to the month of publication.

Artwork deadline 2nd Friday of the month prior to the month of publication.

Commission10% to advertising agencies only (only applies to print).

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SPEAKING HIS MINDNEW ATTORNEY-GENERAL MARK SPEAKMAN ON WHY POLITICS NEEDS MORE LAWYERS

FROM WAR-TORN SYRIA TO WESTERN SYDNEY

NOT JUST ANOTHER HOPELESS STATISTICTHE PROGRAM CHANGING PRISONERS’ LIVES

EMBRACING DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENCE BATHURST CJ ON REMOVING BARRIERS

VENTURING BEYOND THE BUZZ WORD PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TRUE MINDFULNESS

LAW, POLITICS AND SOCIETAL DIVISIONS THE LATEST IN THE FALLOUT FROM BREXIT

AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST REFUGEE CHALLENGE AND THE SOLICITORS STEPPING UP TO MEET IT

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