About us
A pre-eminent chambers with contemporary values, members of 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers come from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Our barristers practise nationally and internationally in a broad range of practice areas and jurisdictions.
They have the expertise and experience to appear in and advise on a variety of matters in a manner that is both results driven and cost-effective.
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers is committed to gender equality and equitable briefing practices, reflected in its female membership.
Our history
Judicial appointments
Many former members of 12 Wentworth Selborne have been appointed to the bench.
The Chambers counts among its former members:
Former Justices of the High Court of Australia
Jacobs J & Kirby J
Former Presidents of the New South Wales Court of Appeal
Moffitt P, Jacobs P, Kirby P & Mahoney P
Former Chief Judge in Equity
M. H. McLelland J
Former Chief Judge of the Commercial Division
Rogers J
Former members who are serving judicial officers include:
Federal Court of Australia
Justices Perram, Bromwich, Abraham and Shariff
Supreme Court of NSW and former President of NCAT
Justice Wright
Land & Environment Court of NSW
Justices Pepper and Robson
District Court of NSW
Judge Waugh SC
Readers
New barristers in their first year at the bar are referred to as readers. Prospective readers must successfully complete the Bar exams and the Bar Practice Course, conducted by the NSW Bar Association, before being admitted to the Bar.
12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers typically offers three readership positions each year. Applications should be made by 15 January the year before accommodation is sought, so applications to read in 2026 should be made by 15 January 2025.
12 Wentworth Selborne considers and encourages applications to read on the Floor from a diverse range of practice areas, to reflect the diversity of the Floor.
To find out more about reading on our Floor, or to apply for a reader’s position, please contact the Clerk.
Policies
12th Floor Chambers has adopted a Parental Leave Policy for members and licensees.
12th Floor Chambers has also adopted the NSW Bar Association Guidelines for Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying.
Enquire
To enquire about briefing a member of 12 Wentworth Selborne, or for all other enquiries, please contact the Clerk