LawInform Courses

Inter vivos and testamentary trusts in estate planning and administration – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00


	In this session, Raoul Wilson SC will consider both inter vivos and testamentary trusts from a probate litigator’s perspective. The session will cover estate objectives, administration considerations and the susceptibility of inter vivos and testamentary trusts to attack in probate and equity cases. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 15 August 2024
	Raoul Wilson SC, Barrister, Eight Wentworth Chambers
	Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Wills and Estates

International Day for Persons with Disabilities – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $29.00

Member $0.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	This session was recorded on 3 December 2025 as part of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities – in-person seminar. In recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD), The Law Society of NSW invites you to a networking event, followed by a panel discussion on disability inclusion in the legal profession. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities theme for 2025 is ‘Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress’. This event will feature a panel of leading legal experts and advocates who bring valuable perspectives on disability inclusion in the legal profession and highlight expertise and contributions of lawyers with disabilities. We will explore the panellist's experiences with disability inclusion and accessibility from when they first entered the profession to now, what more can be done, the barriers still faced, and collaborating with people with disabilities to ensure authentic representation. The panel will consider how the legal profession can drive not only inclusion, but also social progress.
	Recorded on 3 December 2025
	Giancarlo de Vera, CEO, Being Mental Health Consumers, Ambassador, IDPwD Australian Government and Secretary, Disabled Australian Lawyers Association (DALA) Vaughan Roles, Councillor, The Law Society of NSW, Solicitor, Legal Aid Nic Parsons, Partner, W Advisers Anna Fischer, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW

Interpersonal effectiveness – On-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	This session was recorded on 14 February 2022 as part of a mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Interpersonal effectiveness - In this session participants will learn about the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and how to maximise the possibility of creating positive social connection with a diverse range of people. Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development.
	Recorded on 14 February 2022
	Sara O'Connor, Facilitator & Executive Coach, Duncan Young Consulting

Judicial review of decisions of the Personal Injury Commission – Motor Accidents Division – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	This session will involve case reviews of recent judgments from the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the NSW Court of Appeal in applications for Judicial Review of decisions, including: Members’ decisions in damages assessments and miscellaneous claims assessment disputes; Merit Reviewers’ decisions in statutory benefits disputes; and decisions of Medical Assessors, Review Panels, and the President’s Delegates. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support.
	Recorded on 15 August 2024
	Jnana Gumbert, Barrister, Jack Shand Chambers

Judicial review of Personal Injury Commission and Workers Compensation Commission decisions: Recent cases in NSW – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $265.00

Member $130.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	This session was recorded on 29 August 2025 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2025. This paper concerns administrative law (judicial review) challenges to decisions of the NSW Personal Injury Commission and Workers Compensation Commission in recent years. While the challenges have been fewer than in past years (since COVID-19), they are still happening, and they are hard fought. Mark Robinson SC will speak on: the role of judicial review in motor accident and workers compensation matters in New South Wales; recent administrative law challenges to the Commissions’ decisions; and key lessons from these recent cases. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, PTSD and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support.
	Recorded on 29 August 2025
	Mark Robinson SC, Barrister, Macquarie Street Chambers

Key developments and skills for civil litigators: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

4 CPD units

Non-Member $520.00

Member $365.00

3 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	This session was recorded on 20 March 2024 as part of the Key developments and skills for civil litigators: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by civil litigators, while earning four CPD units. Topics include: Legal ethics – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session Paul Monaghan will consider ethical issues and scenarios relevant to civil litigators. Best practices in billing and responding to cost enquiries – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW This session will cover costs considerations and practices including disclosure, agreements, assessments, and billing. Electronic witnessing and execution of legal instruments – Tim Masters, Senior Associate, Piper Alderman This session will cover the current legislative requirements for electronic execution and remote witnessing of legal documents such as wills, enduring powers of attorney, appointments of enduring guardian, affidavits, statutory declarations, deeds and contracts. In this session you will learn: The impact of legislation created under Covid-19 on the changes to practices of electronic signing and remote witnessing. The relevant sections of the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (NSW) and the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) with respect to electronic execution in NSW, and the interaction of those sections with execution requirements set out under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Acceptable forms of “Remote witnessing” and practices that should be avoided. Legislative differences between NSW and other jurisdictions and the differing requirements for electronic signing and remote witnessing for commonly encountered legal documents such as wills and deeds.
	Recorded on 20 March 2024
	Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Tim Masters, Senior Associate, Piper Alderman

Key Government Cases - A Year in Review – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	Join us for a comprehensive look at pivotal cases which have helped shape the legal landscape for government lawyers over the past year. This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Scott Alden, Partner, Mills Oakley Christine Lithgow, Principal, Christine Lithgow & Associates Keith Redenbach, Principal Solicitor, Redenbach Legal

Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar

4 CPD units

Non-Member $480.00

Member $340.00

Wednesday 25 March 2026
4 CPD Units Online

9:00 AM 1:15 PM


	Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by family lawyers, and earn four CPD units. Topics will include: Drafting effective consent orders for a peaceful path to property settlements – John Bui, Principal, JB Solicitors Key areas to be covered in this session will include: Explaining the key legislative change to s 79(3) and its interaction with ss 79(4)–(5). Distinguishing between add-backs and dissipated assets under the new framework. Identifying the ethical duties when advising clients about asset disclosure and expenditure post-separation. Applying the duty of candour and honesty to ensure full and frank financial disclosure consistent with the Family Law Rules 2021 and the solicitor’s professional obligations. Recognising the risks of misleading the court or pursuing inappropriate litigation strategies under the new law. Ethics for family lawyers – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Paul Monaghan will provide an update on recent ethical issues, with a focus on those arising in family law, including: Courtesy. Having been the family’s solicitor. Improper instructions. Mediation tips in family law matters – Julie Nessworthy, Special Counsel, Oak Legal Key areas to be covered in this session will include: Timing – Is it ever too soon? Interests vs positions – Position Paper or Issues Paper? Preparing – Both you and your client. Ensuring financial clarity – Beyond a simple valuation. Taking a realistic approach A year in review: Case update Marco Bianchino will be presenting on the significant decisions of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia over the previous 12 months. This has been an important period of change and development in family law jurisprudence: the amendments to the property provisions of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) came into effect in June 2025, and the Court continues to develop its approach to the 2024 amendments to s 60CC in parenting proceedings. The Full Court's decision in Shinohara & Shinohara and its wide-ranging implications is but one example of significant adjustments to longstanding approaches in property matters under the Family Law Act as a result of the amendments. On the parenting side, what it means to formulate an arrangement that will ‘promote the safety’ of a child and their parents, and how that sits against the historic parenting case law, is an ongoing project that has seen substantial development over the past year. These are substantial decisions that impact the day-to-day advice practitioners trade in. The presentation will cover a range of decisions and topics including parenting, property, financial agreements, costs, evidence, procedure and professional conduct. Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) “unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. If you self-assess that this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills, this program may allow you to claim four (4) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing. Please review the course description and use your discretion before proceeding. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance.
	John Bui, Principal, JB Solicitors Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Julie Nessworthy , Special Counsel, Oak Legal Marco Bianchino, Barrister, Culwulla Chambers

Lawcover risk briefing: Traps in costs – live webinar

2 CPD units

Non-Member $105.00

Member $75.00

Monday, 16 February 2026
2 CPD Units Live webinar

10:00 AM 12:00 PM


	Presented by Anna Cox, this briefing will provide you with an update in the area of costs disclosure and recovery with risk management tips to reduce risks around costs This risk briefing qualifies as a Maintenance Event for Lawcover’s ongoing RMEP Premium Discount eligibility. Relevant to NSW practices and mandatory CPD compliance.
	Anna Cox, Cost Consultant and Lawyer, Pattison Hardman

Lawcover Risk Briefing: Traps in powers of attorney – live webinar

2 CPD units

Non-Member $105.00

Member $75.00

Monday, 23 February 2026
2 CPD Units Live webinar

10:00 AM 12:00 PM


	Presented by Jennifer McMillan, this briefing highlights some of the risks for practitioners when: drafting and witnessing powers of attorney; instructed by an attorney in relation to a transaction affecting the principal’s property; and dealing with deceased estates where there has been an active power of attorney in the period prior to death. This risk briefing qualifies as a Maintenance Event for Lawcover’s ongoing RMEP Premium Discount eligibility. Relevant to NSW practices and mandatory CPD compliance.
	Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover

Lawcover risk briefing: Traps in property: Mortgages & leases – live webinar

2 CPD units

Non-Member $105.00

Member $75.00

Thursday, 5 March 2026
2 CPD Units Live webinar

10:00 AM 12:00 PM


	Presented by Mike Devitt, Accredited Specialist (Property Law), this briefing addresses the major areas in which claims are made against practitioners in mortgage transactions and in commercial leasing transactions. This risk briefing qualifies as a Maintenance Event for Lawcover’s ongoing RMEP Premium Discount eligibility. Relevant to NSW practices and mandatory CPD compliance.
	Michael Devitt, University of Wollongong, Accredited Specialist in Property Law

Leasing update: Recent cases and developments – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Join presenter Catherine Hallgath for a presentation covering the latest developments in leasing. Through an examination of recent cases, this session will ensure specialists are informed about the complexities that can arise in the course of leasing negotiations and agreements. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 16 August 2024
	Catherine Hallgath, Partner, Mills Oakley
	Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Property

Legal drafting intensive – in-person workshop (Day 1 & 2)

8 CPD units

Non-Member $980.00

Member $690.00

Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 February 2026
8 CPD Units In-person

DAY 1 1:00 PM 5:15 PM DAY 2 9:00 AM 1:15 PM


	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Join barrister Paul McDonald for a 2-part in-person workshop to hone your legal drafting skills for litigation matters. Held over two half days at the Law Society, attendees will have the opportunity to learn in a small group environment and put their knowledge into practice with drafting activities. Day 1 Drafting Affidavits The first part of the course will focus on drafting affidavits that accurately and effectively represent your witness’s evidence in writing. The session will explore best-practice tips for drafting affidavits, including referencing documents and incorporating the current guidelines for expressing conversations in affidavits. Practical exercises will include drafting parts of affidavits to comply with current best practice, and re-drafting affidavit evidence to avoid common errors. Day 2 Written Advocacy The second part of this course will give you an enhanced understanding of drafting and structuring submissions and help you to apply the relevant rules and procedures to your drafting. During this session you will critique submissions, look at ways to plan submissions, and practice drafting submissions. Although the course will focus heavily on written submissions, you will learn drafting skills that you can apply across any type of written advocacy. Please note there is pre-course work required prior to attending the Day 2 workshop. This should take most people approximately 30-60 minutes. Places are limited, so register now.
	Paul McDonald, Barrister, Pyrmont Chambers

Legal ethical scenarios in elder law, wills and estates – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	This session was recorded on 4 March 2025 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive - live webinar. Legal ethical scenarios in elder law, wills and estates – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitors, Law Society of NSW Paul discusses ethical issues relating to the elder law and wills and estates practice areas. The session focuses on: Avoiding misleading statements Managing client expectations Understanding your confidentiality obligations
	Recorded on 4 March 2025
	Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW

Legal practice in a digital world: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

Non-Member $465.00

Member $330.00

3 CPD Units On-demand recording



	Hear from legal experts about managing the issues around using technology in legal practice. Earn three CPD units. Humanist practice in a digital world: Legal design for happier clients - Deborah Hook, Director of Legal Operations, University of Sydney Do you feel overwhelmed by information these days? Do you feel like the world is getting more complex and the pace of change is getting faster? Well, your clients feel this way too! Making your advice and support simple, accessible, and engaging to the broadest possible audience helps others to understand and apply it. In this practical and engaging session, we teach you the basics of how to apply the ‘tried and true’ techniques of design to the world of law, to make legal systems and services more human-centered, usable, and satisfying. It will give your work real impact and make your clients love you. Best of all – it’s free to learn and apply and no new technology is required. Ethical scenarios for digital legal practice - Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW This ethics session presents common scenarios in digital legal practice, with a focus on: An overview of the ethical and regulatory frameworks for legal practice. Duties to the Court, the client and the profession, in the context of digital practice. Meeting AI and ethical obligations in practice and in Court proceedings. Dealing with common conflicts and resolving them. Ensuring proper use of AI & compliance with Practice Notes released by the Courts – Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW This session guides you in: Understanding the role of AI in legal practice. Identifying key risks when using AI in Court matters. Developing practical strategies for compliance. For Mandatory rule 6.1 courses Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. If you self-assess that this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills, this program may allow you to claim three (3) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; and (c) professional skills.
	Recorded on 12 November 2025
	Deborah Hook, Director, Legal Operations, The University of Sydney Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW

Legal project management – On-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	This session was recorded on 9 March 2022 as part of the Key skills for planning and environment lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Legal project management - This session will be both practical and interactive, and will include foundational legal project management concepts to ensure the broad frameworks are understood, what good delegation looks like, effective collaboration, stakeholder engagement for complex cross-functional teams, project leadership skills, and team self-awareness. Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development.
	Recorded on 9 March 2022
	Linda-Rose Daya, Head of Legal Project Management and Design, Gilbert + Tobin

Liability without fault: The intersection of vicarious liability and non-delegable duties – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $265.00

Member $130.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	This session was recorded on 29 August 2025 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2025. This presentation examines vicarious liability and non-delegable duties, key exceptions to personal fault in tort law. We'll look at their theoretical underpinnings and how they extend institutional accountability beyond direct wrongdoers, and apply Edelman J’s classification of different types of vicarious liability. We will explore the open question from DP v Bird [2024] HCA 41 regarding non-delegable duties and institutional responsibility for child sexual abuse. Finally, we'll consider De Martin & Gasparini Pty Ltd v Bartlett [2025] NSWCA 56, highlighting the distinction between directly employed workers and those under labour hire agreements. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, PTSD and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support.
	Recorded on 29 August 2025
	Patrick Thompson, Partner, Wotton Kearney

Litigating with abandon: the obstacles to obtaining a declaration that an easement has been abandoned – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	This session was recorded on 19 March 2024 as part of the Property law: One day intensive - live webinar. Litigating with abandon: the obstacles to obtaining a declaration that an easement has been abandoned, Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers In this session on easements, Sydney Jacobs will discuss: Navigating section 89 of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (power of the Court to declare easement abandoned or to modify) and related section 49 of the Real Property Act (Power of the Registrar -General) When to use one pathway other than the other ? What are the rights to appeal such decisions? What is the general judicial attitude to claims that an easement has been abandoned? The presumption in the above legislation that an easement is abandoned if no use for 20 years e.g. What type of conduct constitutes “use“? Recent cases by reference to sketches: Castle v Achdjian [2022] NSWSC ; Sheppard v Smith [2021] NSWSC 1207 and on appeal to the NSWCA in 2022. The effect of Gan v Xie [2023 NSWCA to “gist” evidence as opposed to “direct speech” evidence in these types of matters.
	Recorded on 19 March 2024
	Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers

Local Court Advocacy - from court craft to etiquette: An open forum - recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $35.00

Member $0.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar



	Two years into the Covid-19 pandemic in Australia, online courts appear here to stay. Join Deputy Chief Magistrate Tsavdaridis for an open forum on Local Court Advocacy. Topics covered include court craft as well as online court etiquette. 78188
	Recorded on 12 May 2022
	Deputy Chief Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis, Local Court of NSW

Meaning, unlike beauty, is not in the eyes of the beholder: Bazzi and the ordinary reasonable social media user – On-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Online
	This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Personal Injury stream. This session covers the recent changes and proposed changes to defamation law in Australia, including an analysis of some recent cases. Stewart O’Connell also discusses how these developments impact the social media user, as well as how these changes impact the way the legal practitioner represents the social media user. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. Viewers are advised that this content contains graphic language and details that some may find distressing, including references to sexual offences and violence. Please use your discretion before proceeding. If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance.
	Recorded on 5 August 2022
	Stewart O'Connell, Senior Solicitor, O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Medical negligence claims in NSW – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $265.00

Member $130.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	This session was recorded on 28 August 2025 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2025. This session will cover medical negligence claims in NSW – an overview of judicial and procedural developments over the last 12 months. The presentation will include a discussion of recent judgments of the NSW Court of Appeal and the NSW Supreme Court, with a particular focus on expert evidence and the relevant provisions of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW). WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, PTSD and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support.
	Recorded on 28 August 2025
	Sarah Henry, Partner, Makinson d'Apice

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the Australian legal profession: May – blended in-person workshop

5 CPD units

Non-Member $305.00

Member $215.00

Wednesday 13 May 2026
5 CPD Units In-person workshop

10:00 AM 4:00 PM


	The Law Society of NSW, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney 2000
	This course will be delivered entirely online in two components: eLearning – this is self-paced and will take approximately 5 -7 hours to complete. We recommend that you allow sufficient time to complete the eLearning. Please note, the eLearning must be completed in full prior to attending the instructor-led sessions. Instructor-led session – this consists of two 3-hour (including breaks) instructor-led sessions delivered live online on the dates above. Based on the concept of physical first aid, mental health first aid refers to the support provided before professional help is received. This may be when a person is first developing a mental health problem, when the person is experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or when a person is in a crisis situation. In this informative and practical course designed for the Australian legal workplace context, participants will learn: About the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in the legal profession. How to provide initial help and have supportive conversations. Where and how to get professional help. What sort of help has been shown by research to be effective. How to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical, evidenced-based action plan. This evidence-based award-winning course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. Mental Health First Aid is an award-winning program and is included in SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidenced-Based Programs and Practices. Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years. Please note that participant numbers for this course are limited, due to the nature of the content covered and the interactive format of the workshops. We will be announcing new course dates soon.
	Anna Fischer, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of New South Wales

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the Australian legal profession: November – online workshop

5 CPD units

Non-Member $305.00

Member $215.00

Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 November 2026
5 CPD Units live online workshop

1:00 PM 4:00 PM


	online
	This course will be delivered entirely online in two components: eLearning – this is self-paced and will take approximately 5 -7 hours to complete. We recommend that you allow sufficient time to complete the eLearning. Please note, the eLearning must be completed in full prior to attending the instructor-led sessions. Instructor-led session – this consists of two 3-hour (including breaks) instructor-led sessions delivered live online on the dates above. Based on the concept of physical first aid, mental health first aid refers to the support provided before professional help is received. This may be when a person is first developing a mental health problem, when the person is experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or when a person is in a crisis situation. In this informative and practical course designed for the Australian legal workplace context, participants will learn: About the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in the legal profession. How to provide initial help and have supportive conversations. Where and how to get professional help. What sort of help has been shown by research to be effective. How to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical, evidenced-based action plan. This evidence-based award-winning course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. Mental Health First Aid is an award-winning program and is included in SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidenced-Based Programs and Practices. Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years. Please note that participant numbers for this course are limited, due to the nature of the content covered and the interactive format of the workshops. We will be announcing new course dates soon.
	Anna Fischer, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of New South Wales

Mercy Begins Where Legal Rights End – Kathleen Folbigg and the Royal Prerogative of Mercy – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	Join us for an insightful look at the Royal Prerogative of Mercy and how this discretionary power was used to pardon Kathleen Folbigg. This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Dr Robert Cavanagh, Barrister, Sir Owen Dixon Chambers