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Probate update: The new online uncontested probate and administration applications – on-demand recording

1.5 CPD units

Non-Member $35.00

Member $0.00

1.5 CPD Units Recorded webinar


	Online
	This session was recorded on 9 August 2023 as part of the Probate update: The new online uncontested probate and administration applications – live webinar. 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.
	Recorded on 9 August 2023
	Rebel Kenna, Director & Prothonotary, Supreme Court of New South Wales Richard Neal, Partner, Teece Hodgson & Ward Solicitors
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Probate: 12 Months of online applications and digital grants – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $35.00

Member $0.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	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
	Recorded on 27 June 2024
	Peter Onisforou, Senior Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court of New South Wales

Full - Problem solving strategies: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar

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3 CPD units

Wednesday 9 July 2025
3 CPD Units Online

9:00 AM 12:15 PM

	Hear from legal experts in this live online course about problem solving strategies for legal practitioners, and earn three CPD units. Creativity in legal problem solving – Verity White, Founder & Chief Contract Enthusiast, Checklist Legal Discover the power of modern legal design as a practical, creative problem-solving toolkit, and how to think differently about some of the profession’s most persistent issues. Test out your new problem-solving skills on issues that affect you. Learn from real client case studies from various industries. Key takeaways You will discover: The ways creative lawyers approach real-world legal challenges. Some simple, repeatable creative problem-solving tactics. How creative legal design thinking delivers sharper outcomes, improves efficiency, and fosters trust for all parties and systems. Ideas for improving clarity, collaboration, and client engagement. Applying the Conduct Rules to ethical problems – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW When you’re faced with ethical problems in the course of your legal practice, where can you go for guidance? Discover how the Conduct Rules can support you to find solutions. Risk management – Malcolm Heath, Practice Risk Manager, Lawcover This session will support you to address problems in your legal practice – both before and after they arise. Learn about your risk management obligations, and effective risk management strategies. A note from Lawcover: For principals of eligible law practices, this session will count as a Maintenance Event for the purposes of Lawcover’s ongoing Risk Management Education Program Premium Discount. For further information, visit *Premium Discounts* on the Lawcover website. 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.
	Verity White, Founder & Chief Contract Enthusiast ,Checklist Law Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW Malcolm Heath, Practice Risk Manager, Lawcover
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Property Law: One day intensive – on-demand recording

6 CPD units

Non-Member $980.00

Member $690.00

6 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	This session was recorded on 27 February 2025 as part of the Property Law: One day intensive - live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live full-day online course specifically tailored to property lawyers that carries 6 CPD units. Experts specialising in this area will cover many of the issues that you might face in your day-to-day practice, and you will gain an expanded skill set and knowledge of the most current laws and cases. Topics include: Current Duties and Foreign Surcharge Issues – Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers Join Andrew Rider for session discussion issues relating to current duties and foreign surcharge, such as: Recent legislative and administrative developments. Emerging duties risks from option transactions. Foreign purchasers and owners – hidden surcharge traps in plain sight. Managing off-the-plan sales contracts – Vanya Lozzi, Partner, Holding Redlich This session will provide insight into the duties for supporting clients who purchase property via an off-the-plan contract. Getting your practice ready for AML reforms – Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW In this anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing session Carol Prasad will discuss matters that a captured property lawyer will need to start thinking about to comply with obligations as part of AML reforms. At the end of this session, you will understand: The basics of money laundering and terrorism financing and AUSTRAC’s dual role as regulator and Financial Intelligence Unit. Some ways in which criminals can use real estate to launder money. What an AML risk assessment can look like and how to apply these measures to your practice. How to take stock of your current systems and processes to enable you to undertake a gap analysis. Legal ethics for property lawyers – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW This session will examine ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, with specific application to property lawyers. Retail and commercial leasing and recent cases and law reform – Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers This session will provide you with a selection of recent cases, and an overview of law reform over the past year. Strata law: What has changed in the past year? – David Knoll, Barrister, 9 Selborne Chambers This session will cover a selection of significant decisions, and examine the effects of recent legislation: The Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment Act 2024, in terms of its implementation of 31 recommendations from the 2021 statutory review of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 and the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. The amendments to the Community Land Management Act 2021 and Community Land Management Regulations 2021. The Strata Managing Agents Legislation Amendment Act 2024, which provides a new legislative regime for disclosure and reporting by strata managing agents.
	Recorded on 27 February 2025
	Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers Vanya Lozzi, Partner, Holding Redlich Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers David Knoll, Barrister, 9 Selborne Chambers

Rome wasn't built in a day: Creating meaningful impact through your brand – on-demand recording

0.75 CPD units

Non-Member $140.00

Member $100.00

.75 CPD Units On-demand recording



	Building a brand may seem like the domain of an online influencer peddling coconut water or activewear. Yet for many sole practitioners and small firms, building a recognised and trusted business is a necessary part of practice. This session will focus on How to work with a designer or an agency to create a website Identifying a social media and online identity that feels true to you Tips and wisdom from branding experts and lawyers who have made it work for them 3 things you can learn from the entrepreneur space (… and why you should never have a gavel on your website) Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. This session was recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024 as part of the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024
	James Needham, Co-founder + Brand and Research Director, Untangld Andrew Tiedt, Director and Principal, J Sutton Associates Rachel Zeng, Associate, Johnson Winter Slattery (Moderator) Sarah O'Carroll, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Australia
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Setting aside financial agreements – videocast

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00

Member $115.00

1 CPD Unit Videocast


	Online
	This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Family Law stream. In their presentation, Greg McNally SC and David Stewart discuss the key legislative requirements for a binding financial agreement and the recent case of Bachman & Donohoe [2021] in Division 1 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. This session will provide you with an understanding of the fundamental requirement of independent legal advice, the nature and quality of the legal advice required and the reliance on certificates of independent advice. It also covers issues relating to evidence of legal advisers in contested financial agreement matters. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. 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. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance.
	Recorded on 4 August 2022
	Greg McNally, Barrister, Nine Wentworth Chambers David Stewart, Barrister, Nine Wentworth Chambers

Shall we collaborate, mediate, arbitrate, coordinate or litigate for our last tango? – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00

Member $110.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	Join us online as we consider the latest moves in dispute resolution in the family law arena, including: how to bring the voice of the child safely into the Mediation space; the uptake of the Arbitration of family law property matters, and some leading cases; and the emerging practice of Parenting Co-ordination as an alternative to court proceedings. This session will contemplate ways in which the various dispute resolution options and processes can be utilised to achieve the best outcome for families after a relationship breakdown. Pencil this session into your dance card. 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 16 August 2024
	Maurice Edwards, Special Counsel, Rafton Family Lawyers
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Statutory sentencing discounts in the world of EAGP – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00

Member $115.00

1 CPD Unit R ecorded webinar


	Online
	This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Criminal Law stream. This session provides an overview of the statutory sentencing discount scheme for Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) matters in NSW. Robert Hoyles details the statutory provisions governing discounts on sentencing as well as summarised some of the key cases. Moreover, the session provides practical tips on how to protect your client’s discount. 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. 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
	Robert Hoyles, Director, Criminal Law, Legal Aid NSW

Superannuation splitting – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00

Member $115.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


	Online
	This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Family Law stream. This session covers the legal framework governing superannuation splitting in family law matters and common issues that arise, such as requesting a former spouse’s superannuation information. This presentation also discusses the case of Bulow & Bulow [2019] FamCAFC 3 and the complexity of defined benefit superannuation entitlements in family law proceedings. Furthermore, Fadiya Ali emphasises the importance of valuing pensions in family law proceedings. 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. 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
	Fadiya Ali, Partner, Mills Oakley

Surrogacy and the law – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00

Member $115.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


	Online
	This recorded webinar was pre-recorded in August 2022 for the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Family Law stream. This session covers the current legal framework of surrogacy in Australia. Alfonso Layson provides an overview of the key Australian surrogacy cases and explained how surrogacy legislation has developed and adapted. He also touches on the issue of offshore surrogacy and the recognition of parental rights within Australia for babies born overseas. Moreover, the presentation explores the issue of surrogacy reform and the potential for uniform laws across Australia.
	Recorded in August 2022
	Alfonso Layson, Senior Associate, Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers

Taxing times for non-resident beneficiaries in the estate plan: A thorn in the side? – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00

Member $115.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Online
	We live in a globalised society where the residence of beneficiaries can change. Through the relationships of a beneficiary, an Australian family may have members who are non-Australian tax residents or foreign persons. This session will review the tax issues which arise including CGT and non-resident beneficiaries, land tax and stamp duty surcharges and trust distributions to non-resident beneficiaries. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023
	Recorded on 17 August 2023
	Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d'Apice Lawyers
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The Real Property List: Recent case review – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00

Member $115.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Online
	This session will consider recent cases that have appeared in the Real Property List in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Cases discussed cover topics such as rectification, e-conveyancing and caveats, effective charging clauses, statutes of limitations and mortgages, s 66G of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW), trust law, and costs. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.
	Recorded on 17 August 2023
	The Honourable Justice Elisabeth Peden, Supreme Court of New South Wales

The treatment of inheritances in family law – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00

Member $115.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording



	Online
	The way in which inheritances are treated in family law has been, and continues to be, a challenging one. Contention as to whether they are an asset or financial resource (or neither), contributions issues, timing, and how they affect the overall division of the assets arises in many matters. This session will explore those issues, the application of the legislation, and recent cases, with a view to providing guidance as to how inheritances are dealt with in the context of a relationship breakdown. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. 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.
	Recorded on 18 August 2023
	Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Lander & Rogers