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.

The Law Society of NSW is pleased to deliver this recorded webinar complimentary to the legal profession, featuring a panel discussion on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF).

In this recorded webinar, our panel of AML experts discuss how solicitors can find out whether they will be captured by the AML reforms, how to carry out risk assessments, what red flags are, and what suspicious activity can look like, how the reforms interact with legal privilege, and what solicitors should start thinking about now to ensure they are more easily able to comply with the legislation. It also covers who can be an AML/CTF Compliance Officer, customer due diligence, and how solicitors can assess the use of existing practice management systems to undertake AML compliance, or whether investment in other technology may be required.  The panel also discuss the United Kingdom and New Zealand experience with AML, and what Australian solicitors should think about when considering compliance with the AML regime. 

This recorded webinar is suitable for a range of audiences, from early career lawyers, staff who will need to engage with the day-to-day management of AML/CTF compliance, to senior lawyers and principal practitioners.

People management - This session will cover some of the foundational considerations of the people component of practice management.  Within professional services, people are at the core of our service, so it is critical to ensure they are engaged and able to competently and professionally deliver these services. 

As leaders, our day-to-day interactions with our people have a significant impact on this success. Topics covered will include recruitment and interviewing, review and feedback discussion, development and difficult conversations along with managing a diverse workplace with flexible work arrangements. 

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.

Hear from Rebel Kenna, Director and Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of NSW, and Richard Neal, Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates Law, as they address the most common questions about the online application process and the practical impacts on solicitors. This webinar is essential for equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the new filing requirements with ease and efficiency.

This session was recorded on 27 June 2024 as part of the Probate: 12 Months of online applications and digital grants – live webinar.

In this recorded webinar, hear from Senior Deputy Registrar Peter Onisforou, Supreme Court of New South Wales, as he discusses:

• Updates from the Registry
• Tips to obtain a grant on a Registrar’s first review: frequently raised requisitions
• Paper applications: complex probate and special grants of administration
• Enhancements to the online probate service