LawInform Courses

Tax Residency

1 CPD units

1 CPD Units Online

	Knowledge area: Substantive law
	This course will cover the following areas: Overview of tax residency Recent cases and directions Tax treaty tiebreakers Temporary resident exception Working holiday maker legislative changes Corporation tax residency
	Online
	Chair: Greg Davies QC Presenters: Angela Lee, Kit Cameron and Daniel Diaz

Team communication expectations

0.25 CPD units

0.25 CPD Units Online

While there are a number of ways to strengthen team communication skills, one of the best ways is to establish a set of communication norms and behavior expectations. Creating a picture of what communication should look like for your team helps everyone clearly understand what is expected and required for the group’s overall success. This foundation provides the guideline for how to communicate and share information, thus eliminating potential future issues such as team members not having the right information to do their job well.

This course will help you create a set of communication norms and expectations with your team that everyone can agree to. As a result, your team experience will be smoother, more enjoyable, and much more successful. By completing this course, you will know how to establish team communication norms and expectations.

Online

Team listening

0.25 CPD units

0.25 CPD Units Online

When we don’t listen, we are typically distracted, thinking about something else, and not giving the person our full attention. This gives the impression that what the person has to say is not important and that we don’t value the person’s thoughts and opinions. This can lead to a strained relationship. When this happens between team members, it can lead to mistrust and reluctance to share critical information. As you can imagine, this is never good.

This course will present an exercise you do with your team, focusing on the key communication skill of listening. By completing this course, you will help you team know how well they listen to their co-workers and peers.

Online

Test Contract Law fundamentals series part one

1 CPD units

1 CPD Units Online

	Knowledge area: Substantive law
	This one hour course is designed to make sure you are aware of: Terms implied by common law Terms implied by statute Illegal, void and unfair terms The penalty doctrine The course is suitable for lawyers who want to refresh their contract law knowledge.
	Online
	Roman Rozenberg, Sam Prendergast, Lucy Davis & Nicholas Gallina

The ins and outs of civil penalties

1.5 CPD units

1.5 CPD Unit pre-recorded webinar


	Online
	Watch as our expert panel cover both essential and nuanced aspects of civil penalties. Topics covered will include: determining penalties penalty privilege in civil penalty applications personal payment orders liability for third parties, including accountants, advisers, lawyers etc.
	Recorded on 17 September 2020
	Tim McCauley, Partner, Taylor & Scott Lawyers Luke Forsyth, Principal, Hall Payne, Lawyers Danny King, Principal, Danny King Legal Ian Latham, Barrister, Denman Chambers

The mindful leader with Michael Bunting

1 CPD units

1 CPD Unit Videocast

	This videocast of an evening with Michael Bunting will examine important skills and behaviours for leaders to practice in their day-to-day worklife. It will look at how mindfulness can enable you to improved organisational effectiveness.
	Online
	Topics explored include: An introduction to the 7 Disciplines of Mindful Leaders, The impact of leadership on organisational effectiveness, mental health and trust, The what, why and how of mindfulness, and Brief overview of resources.
	Recorded on 8 February 2018
	Michael Bunting, a globally recognised authority on mindfulness and leadership.

The Modern Slavery Acts: What you need to know

2 CPD units

2 CPD Units Videocast

	Knowledge areas: Practice management and business skills Ethics and professional responsibility
	Online
	Overview: In 2019, two new pieces of modern slavery legislation will take effect: the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) and Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW). We invite you to join a panel of leading experts from the business, government and NGO sectors who will share their insights on the provisions of the new laws, relevant reporting requirements, and interaction between the NSW and Commonwealth laws. You will also learn about the prevalence of modern slavery worldwide, and the background to Australia’s legislative response to the issue.
	Recorded on 06 March 2019
	Professor Jennifer Burn, Interim Anti-Slavery Commissioner for NSW and Professor of Law at the University of Technology Sydney Amy Sinclair, Regional Representative for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific at the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Margaret Stuart, Head of Corporate and External Relations, Nestlé Oceania Jenny Stanger, Executive Manager, Anti-Slavery Taskforce, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney Alex Coward, Modern Slavery Business Engagement Unit, Department of Home Affairs

The new small business restructuring process: How will this affect insolvencies in 2021

2 CPD units

10 March 2021
2 CPD Units Face-to-face

10:00 AM 12:00 PM
	Week4
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	The government undertook massive fiscal outlays and implemented extraordinary law to forestall small business insolvency in 2020. Insolvency law expert Ben Sewell takes a critical look at the usefulness of the new small business restructuring process and streamlined liquidation process. A useful interactive discussion for solicitors that are advising insolvent businesses with less than $1 million in debt.
	Ben Sewell, Principal, Sewell & Kettle

The risks and benefits of using email in negotiation

1 CPD units

1 CPD Units Online

This course looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using email in negotiation. It recognises the increased use of email in negotiations and questions how effective email really is in the negotiation process.

It provides an interesting opportunity to reflect on how you are currently using email and what are the traps you need to avoid.

The is course is designed to:

establish some of the limitations when using email in any negotiation and what are the risks involved
what are the benefits and when can email be an effective tool for a negotiation
provide a checklist of things to remember when using email in business

Time management

0.25 CPD units

0.25 CPD Units Online

	This module looks at the sources of time-based problems. Many things can make demands on your time and as those demands build so too will the pressure you’re under, therefore it’s important to not only manage your time but also to set clear goals and prioritise your workload. This module will provide you with advice and guidance on how to manage your time effectively.
	Online

Transitioning to eConveyancing

3.75 CPD units

3.75CPD Unit Videocast

	The NSW Government has set a timeline for the transition to eConveyancing. This involves mandates that all standalone transfers and caveats must be lodged digitally as of 1 July 2018 and that all mainstream property transactions be completed electronically by 1 July 2019. This course will cover: Mandating - how and when? This video will explain the crucial points when mandating and what it means for your practice in 2018 & 2019. Setting up with the ELNO This video looks at setting up with the ELNO, with practical tips and preparation for making the transition a smooth one. This includes a short presentation from the Law Society Trust department outlining the rules needed to comply with transacting your conveyances electronically Legal Framework This video will outline the rules for practitioners to adhere to when lodging electronically. There is also a short presentation from Revenue NSW. Subscriber Compliance This video will address compliance examinations and the consequences of non-compliance; meeting your obligations and responsibilities under the Participation Rules;and how to build trust and confidence in electronic conveyancing.
	Online
	Recorded on 15 May 2018
	Greg Channell and Tony Cahill

Transitioning to eConveyancing: Legal framework

1 CPD units

1 CPD Unit Videocast

	This video will assist practitioners with understanding the legal aspect of conveyancing. It will outline the rules to which the practitioner has to adhere to when lodging electronically. There is also a short presentation from Revenue NSW. Topics covered: The new Conveyancing Rules Participation Rules Digital signing The Attribution Rule
	Online
	Recorded on 15 May 2018
	Greg Channell and Tony Cahill

Transitioning to eConveyancing: Mandating - how and when?

1 CPD units

1 CPD Unit Videocast

	This session will explain the crucial points when mandating and what it means for your practice in 2018 & 2019. Topics covered: Relevant mandated timelines for the transition What do these mandates mean and why get on board? Planning implications for your business Managing workflow Digital disruption Black v Garnock
	Online
	Recorded on 15 May 2018
	Greg Channell and Tony Cahill

Transitioning to eConveyancing: Setting up with the ELNO

0.75 CPD units

0.75 CPD Unit Videocast

	This video looks at setting up with the ELNO, with practical tips and preparation for making the transition to eConveyancing a smooth one. This includes a short presentation from the Law Society Trust department outlining the rules needed to comply with transacting your conveyances electronically. Topics covered: How to make the transition to eConveyancing Internal structures Who can authorise and levels of authorisation Multiple signers Trust account rules Audit requirements
	Online
	Recorded on 15 May 2018
	Greg Channell and Tony Cahill

Transitioning to eConveyancing: Subscriber Compliance

1 CPD units

1 CPD Unit Videocast

	This video will address compliant examinations and the consequences of non-compliance; meeting your obligations and responsibilities under the Participation Rules; and how to build trust and confidence in electronic conveyancing. Topics covered: Areas of current concern Reliance on Participation Rules Client Authorisations Verification of Identity (VOI) Consequences of non-compliance
	Online
	Recorded on 15 May 2018
	Greg Channell and Tony Cahill

Trust accounting for lawyers – live online workshop

2 CPD units

24 March 2021
2 CPD Units Live online workshop

02:00 PM 04:00 PM

	Online
	Join Gavin Connor, Chartered Accountant and Senior Investigator with The Law Society of New South Wales, for an essential overview of legal trust accounting. Gavin will cover: Relevant legislation governing trust money What is and is not trust money Types of trust money Trust records Investigations Proudly sponsored by Silq
	Gavin Connor, Team Leader, Trust Accounts Department, The Law Society of New South Wales

Unconscious Bias for Lawyers (Symmetra)

1 CPD units

1 CPD Unit Online

	Knowledge area: Choose one of Ethics & Professional Responsibility OR Practice Management & Business Skills OR Professional Skills
	Lawyers typically make a multitude of decisions daily, affecting themselves and others, and where unconscious biases are in play, the outcomes may be less than optimum and often contrary to your beliefs and intent. In this interactive course, developed specifically for Lawyers by Symmetra under appointment from the Law Council of Australia, practitioners will learn about the concept of unconscious bias, how it affects your business and industry, and equip yourself with tools to increase your effectiveness in decision making situations. Videos, case studies and revealing questions engage the learner in this relevant and fast paced program. Under agreement with the Law Council of Australia, this course is offered at discount to all practitioners in Australia regardless of their membership status.
	Online
	Symmetra

Understanding body language

0.25 CPD units

0.25 CPD Units Online

Being able to read another person’s body language is a good skill to have. When we can accurately understand the messages revealed by a person’s body language, we have additional information regarding what the person may be thinking or feeling. This additional information helps us adjust how we deliver our messages to communicate effectively, as well as to develop strong, collaborative relationships with others.

This course will help you make a conscious effort to observe someone’s body language each day for two weeks. Doing this consistently for a two week timeframe will help strengthen your ability to become aware of and assess the body language of the people you interact with. By completing this course, you will strengthen your ability to read other people's body language.

Online

Unique aspects of the virtual work environment

0.25 CPD units

0.25 CPD Units Online

You’re a remote leader—welcome to the club. You are part of a growing group of leaders tasked with managing and leading individuals across the country and around the world. That sounds like a big task, and it is. Whether you’re in the same building or not, leadership is complex. What’s critical to remember is that you’re a leader first. No matter where you are, you must connect employees to the company vision, provide direction and coaching, inspire and motivate, create strong work goals, and so on. Leadership is complicated, and as a virtual leader, you have the added challenge of needing to perform your leadership role and responsibilities by working through and with technology. The good news is there are a number of best practices and techniques you can implement to maximize the technology, thus turning a virtual work environment from a challenging environment into one that is engaging, energizing and gets work done.

By completing this course, you will find out what’s unique about leading within the virtual environment.

Online

Update on ethics - Current issues in ethics for solicitors

1 CPD units

1 CPD Unit Videocast

	Online
	Topics covered are: Regulatory environment Duties and obligations Dealing with Court, other solicitors and parties Examples: conflicts, witnesses, instructions, problems, complaints
	Recorded on 29 March 2018
	Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW

Videocast - Contract for Sale & Purchase of Land 2019

1.5 CPD units

1.5 CPD Unit Videocast


	Online
	Overview: In this session Tony Cahill will discuss: the key factors driving the release of the new edition potential traps in using earlier editions of the contract the transitional arrangements for the prescribed cooling off notice residential off the plan law reform and its impact on the contract changes to the standard form relating to e-Conveyancing - interoperability, waivers and more GST residential withholding - changes to ATO procedures reflected in the contract other changes to the Contract Recommended requirements
	Recorded on 26 November 2019
	Tony Cahill, Legal Author & Presenter

Web-based presentations

1 CPD units

1 CPD Units Online

This course is designed to build your web-based presentation skills.

The following topics will be covered:

Web-Based Presentation Basics
Getting Ready for Your Virtual Presentation
Communication Techniques for Web-Based Presentations

You can find the full description for each module here.

Online

Wellbeing for lawyers

1 CPD units

1 CPD Units Online

	Knowledge area: Professional skills
	Online
	This one hour module is designed for anyone who would like to a have a better work life balance. A confidential survey will also be made available in order to give you an indication of how you are going in this space. The module will cover: Education Stress management Spirituality Exercise Nutrition Connectedness Environment Finally, there are some tools offered to assist with the prevention and management of anxiety and/or depression.

What's not being said

0.25 CPD units

0.25 CPD Units Online

Body language is an essential part of communication. We will look at the ways in which body language can be used during an interaction and examine the S.O.L.E.R technique. Interpretations of body language are affected when a person is assigned to a stereotype. Stereotypes are a fixed, oversimplified and widely held image of a particular type of person. We will look at the advantages and disadvantages of stereotypes and will uncover some of the most common.

Online