Join us for the 2025 ACT Golden Gavel comedy speaking competition!
Each year, new lawyers test their public speaking skills and comedic genius at Golden Gavel competitions across the country. The winners of each competition then face off at the National Golden Gavel. The competition is an opportunity for young lawyers to showcase their advocacy and comedy skills, with each given five minutes to argue their case on a far-fetched topic — revealed only 24 hours beforehand.
A panel of eminent judges will choose the winner, based on the speech’s humour, cleverness, and originality, and the performer’s presence and delivery, while the assembled gathering will decide the People’s Choice Award.
Nominations for Golden Gavel Competitors
Do you possess a flair for words that can captivate a room? Can you skillfully weave humor into legal discourse, leaving your adversaries grinning from ear to ear? Or perhaps you know someone in your firm who fits the bill? We're on the hunt for confident, quick-witted, and articulate new legal talents!
We're currently seeking nominations for the ACT Golden Gavel Competition. This esteemed event celebrates the art of oration among emerging lawyers, with each participant delivering a lighthearted five-minute speech on a surprise topic (revealed just 24 hours prior).
The crowned victor will proudly represent the ACT at the National Golden Gavel, showcasing the power of humor in legal circles.
Nominees must have less than five years post-admission experience and be an ACT Law Society member. To nominate, email our events team on events@actlawsociety.asn.au by COB Wednesday 27 August 2025.
EVENT DETAILS
- When: 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Friday 5 September 2025
- Where: ACT Law Society - Level 1, 5 Constitution Ave, Canberra
- Cost: $30 per person (Cost includes finger food and drinks)
- RSVP: Monday 1 September
Registration
| Single ticket | $30.00(GST incl.) | Register |
