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Complying with the unfair contract terms regime – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording
             


This session was recorded on 27 March 2024 as part of the Unfair contracts - the new penalties: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

Complying with the unfair contract terms regime – Verity Quinn, Special Counsel, ACCC

ACCC Special Counsel Verity Quinn will provide an overview of what the unfair contract terms regime requires, and give some tips for businesses when reviewing their contracts to ensure they comply with the law including discussion around:

  • Changes allowing courts to impose substantial penalties on businesses and individuals who include unfair terms in their standard form contracts. Prior to the changes, courts could only declare specific terms of a contract void, no penalties applied.
  • Changes expanding the coverage of the regime to apply to more small business contracts.
  • Changes clarifying aspects of the regime, including more clearly defining ‘standard form contracts'.
Recorded on 27 March 2024
Verity Quinn, Special Counsel, ACCC
 

Confidentiality considerations in elder law, estate planning and estate litigation matters – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit   On-demand recording

                  

This session was recorded on 12 March 2024 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar.

Confidentiality considerations in elder law, estate planning and estate litigation matters – Isabel McLelland, Senior Associate, Teece Hodgson & Ward Solicitors 

This session will examine the solicitor's obligation of confidentiality, and its practical implications in the context of elder law, estate planning and estate litigation matters. It will cover:  

  • Confidentiality under the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules  

  • What parts of an estate planning file are confidential?  

  • Navigating confidentiality when engaging with third parties including attorneys, guardians and medical professionals  

  • Confidentiality when the client’s capacity is in doubt or absent  

  • Confidentiality after the client’s death, including when their estate is litigated 
Recorded on 12 March 2024
Isabel McLelland, Senior Associate, Teece Hodgon & Ward Solicitors
 

Contract drafting tips for preventing disputes – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 27 March 2025 as part of the Crucial pointers in contract law: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Contract drafting tips for preventing disputes – Amanda Comelli, Partner, Brown White Stein Lawyers & Eleanor Arthurson, Associate, Brown Wright Stein Lawyers

In this session, gain useful drafting skills from an Accredited Specialist in Business Law experienced in general contract drafting and review in a range of areas; these include commercial and corporate law, tax law, trusts and estate planning. 
Recorded on 27 March 2025

Amanda Comelli, Partner, Brown White Stein Lawyers
Eleanor Arthurson, Associate, Brown Wright Stein Lawyers
 

Costs for personal injury lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

This session was recorded on 12 March 2025 as part of the Personal injury law: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Be familiar with costs disclosure obligations
  • Understand how to establish optimal billing practices, and
  • Be able to establish a costs practice with appropriate costs precedents.
Recorded on 12 March 2025 
Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW

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Critical thinking for lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar

3 CPD units

Non-Member $395.00
Member $280.00
Thursday 9 October 2025
3 CPD Units  Live webinar
9:00 AM 12:15 PM

  

                     

Join us for a live online course examining critical thinking skills for lawyers, while earning three CPD units. Topics will include:

Critical thinking in dispute resolution – Laurence Boulle, Director, Independent Mediation Services Ltd
This session will consider the changing practitioner roles in current dispute resolution (DR) practice and thinking, and will address three issues:

  • Critical thinking and the Representative – the significance of personal and professional conflict styles in DR
  • Critical thinking and the Client – using practitioner knowledge, skills and mindsets in managing clients and their expectations
  • Critical thinking and the Other – how to approach representatives of counterparties, conciliators and mediators

Unpacking complex ethical conundrums - Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
This session will focus on:

  • Resolving ethical problems in practice using an ethics and regulatory framework.
  • Advising clients, and the nature of instructions.
  • Using AI to help in practice and resolve conflicts.
  • Dealing with common conflicts and resolving them, using common scenarios in practice

Thinking outside the box when managing your practice - Katherine Lau, Team Leader, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of New South Wales
This session will revisit the fundamentals of legal practice management, including in relation to law practice advertising and marketing, client engagement and communication, and supervision of staff. By the end of this session, practitioners will understand how to tailor their practice management systems and processes to suit their individual practice needs.


For Mandatory rule 6.1 course 
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 skill.
Laurence Boulle, Director, Independent Mediation Services Ltd
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW
Katherine Lau, Team Leader, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW


 

Damages for breach of contract and wasted expenditure – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 27 March 2025 as part of the Crucial pointers in contract law: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Damages for breach of contract and wasted expenditure – Ourania Konstantinidis, Partner, Dentons

This session will cover the High Court’s recent decision in Cessnock City Council v 123 259 932 P/L dealing with the appropriate measure of damages for breach of contract. We will dive into:

  • A snapshot of historical cases on damages and how the High Court arrived at the landmark decision.
  • The High Court’s guidance on reliance damages for breach of contract with a particular focus on wasted expenditure and the recently established ‘facilitation principle’.
  • How the courts will approach disputes involving damages incurred in reliance on contractual promises.
  • Important practical strategies as to how you can manage risk when drafting contracts or advising your clients.
Recorded on 27 March 2025

Ourania Konstantinidis, Partner, Dentons
 

Developments in evidence law – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

This session was recorded on 20 March 2025 as part of the Civil litigators: Mandatory Rule 6.1 – live webinar

Developments in evidence law – Carmel Lee, Barrister, Greenway Chambers

In this session, learn about recent developments in evidence law and their application to civil litigation.
Recorded on 20 March 2025
Carmel Lee, Barrister, Greenway Chambers
 

Dispute management: building and construction defects – 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.

Dispute management: building and construction defects, Anne Fernando, Partner, Sachs Gerace Lawyers

Join Anne Fernando as she examines managing disputes relating to building and construction defects. Topics covered will include:

  • Practical guidance on steps to take when building defects are raised
  • Common ‘traps’ to avoid in building defects litigation
  • Best practice for resolving building disputes fairly and efficiently
  • An analysis of relevant case examples.
Recorded on 19 March 2024
Anne Fernando, Partner, Sachs Gerace Lawyers
 

Early career lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

3 CPD units

Non-Member $450.00
Member $315.00
 3 CPD Unit  On-demand recording
  

        

This session was recorded on 13 March 2025 as part of the Early career lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Hear from legal experts as they discuss some of the issues faced by early career lawyers, while earning three CPD units. 

Time management skills for billable hours – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Be familiar with costs disclosure obligations.
  • Understand how to establish optimal billing practices.
  • Be able to establish a costs practice with appropriate costs precedents.

Ethical application of the conduct rules – 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 practical applications for early career lawyers.

Preparing a brief for counsel – Owen Nanlohy, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers

This is an introductory session for recently admitted lawyers or those new to briefing counsel. By the end of the session participants will:

  • Understand the different roles in the relationship between instructing solicitor and counsel.
  • Know how to compile a counsel brief with a good working structure.
Recorded on Thursday 13 March 2025
Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW 
Owen Nanlohy, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers
 

Easements, other rights and the use and development of land – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00
Member $105.00
1 CPD Unit  Recorded webinar

Online
This session was recorded on 18 March 2023 as part of the Young Lawyers Property Law: One day intensive – live webinar.


Easements and other rights of access are commercially valuable rights which allow the use and development of land for commercial purposes. This paper discusses contentious issues that arise in this area of property law.
Recorded on 18 March 2023
Peter Walsh, Barrister, University Chambers 
 

Electronic execution of documents - recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00
Member $105.00
1 CPD Unit  Recorded webinar
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Online
This session was recorded on 23 February 2022 as part of the Property law - one day intensive - live webinar.

Electronic execution of documents

This session will cover: 

  • Electronic execution of deeds and agreements by persons and companies 
  • Electronic execution processes and clauses 
  • Practical issues for property practitioners

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 23 February 2022
Diane Skapinker, Consultant, Ashurst
 

Electronic witnessing and execution of legal instruments – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 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

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
Tim Masters, Senior Associate, Piper Alderman
 

Estate planning for blended families – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 12 March 2024 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar.

Estate planning for blended families – Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d’Apice Lawyers

Blended families, where one or both spouses have children from a prior relationship are today increasingly common. Inevitably, with a blended family situation, there will be a multitude of competing needs and obligations. Skillful estate planning can address those needs and obligations and as far as possible keep conflict within the family to a minimum. 

The presentation will examine types of blended families, provide an understanding of how to tackle your clients' objectives, and the potential for family provision claims. It will also cover possible strategies to include: 

  • Outright gifts
  •  Mutual wills contracts 
  •  Life interests and rights to reside 
  •  Superannuation and family trusts 
Recorded on 12 March 2024
Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d'Apice Lawyers
 

Ethical issues for in-house lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 6 February 2025 as part of the Important issues for in-house lawyers: mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

Ethical issues for in-house lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

In this session Linden will review recent issues in ethics, focusing on:

  • Avoiding misleading statements.
  • Managing client expectations.
  • Understanding your confidentiality obligations.
Recorded on 6 February 2025
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
 

Ethics for family lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 25 February 2025 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar 


Ethics for family lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

In this session, Linden reviews recent issues in ethics, focusing on:

  • Avoiding misleading statements.
  • Client expectation management.
  • Confidentiality obligations.
Recorded on 25 February 2025
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
 

Ethics for government lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00
Member $105.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording
This session was recorded on 26 February 2025 as part of the Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Ethics for government 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 government lawyers.
Recorded on 26 February 2025
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW

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Ethics in contract law – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 27 March 2025 as part of the Crucial pointers in contract law: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Ethics in contract law – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

This session will provide a review of the ethical aspects of duties to the court, the client and the profession, and their practical applications in the area of contract law.
Recorded on 27 March 2025

Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
 

Ethics: when solicitors are executors or beneficiaries – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00
Member $105.00
1 CPD Unit   Recorded webinar

                    

This session was recorded on 9 March 2023 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar.

This session looks at the risks involved for solicitors who are executors and/or beneficiaries of estates including:

  • identifying and managing conflicts of interest;
  • conduct rule compliance; and
  • claims against solicitors who are executors, or solicitors who advise executors.
Recorded on 9 March 2023
Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover
 

Evidence and due diligence: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar

3 CPD units

Non-Member $395.00
Member $280.00
Tuesday 9 December 2025
 3 CPD Units  Live webinar 
9:00 AM 12:15 PM

  

                       

Hear from legal experts as they discuss evidence and due diligence in the legal profession.

Evidence: Rules, Exceptions and Exclusions - The Honourable Geoffrey Bellew SC, 7th Floor, Garfield Barwick Chambers

The session will examine the overall scheme of the Evidence Act with particular emphasis on:

  • the practical operation of rules such as the hearsay rule, the opinion rule and the credibility rule;
  • exceptions to those rules; and
  • the bases of exclusion of evidence in both civil and criminal proceedings. 

Ethics and evidence - Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

This session will focus on ethical evidence, and will cover:

  • Officer of court obligations.
  • Misleading evidence.
  • Relationship with witnesses.

Best practices for managing data and evidence - Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW

This session will focus on Evidence and due diligence, and will cover:

  • The various AI Practice Notes.
  • Data and file management/Record keeping.
  • How to avoid complaints being made about you.


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.
The Honourable Geoffrey Bellew SC, 7th Floor, Garfield Barwick Chambers
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW


 

Family law case law: year in review – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 25 February 2025 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar 


Family law case law: year in review – Craig Nicol, Editor, The Family Law Book & Keleigh Robinson Co-Editor, The Family Law Book

In this session Craig Nicol & Keleigh Robinson review notable family law cases from 2024, with a discussion of key takeaways from these cases and how they may be applied to day-to-day practice.
Recorded on 25 February 2025

Craig Nicol, Editor, The Family Law Book
Keleigh Robinson, Co-Editor, The Family Law Book
 

Fundamentals of GenAI for lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $35.00
Member $0.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

This session was recorded on 16 July 2024 as part of the Fundamentals of GenAI for lawyers – live webinar.

Understanding Generative AI is essential for all lawyers. Legal-specific GenAI solutions are being released and solutions such as Copilot are integrating into standard applications like Outlook and Word, and understanding how these solutions work is vital for legal professionals.

In this webinar, Nick Abrahams aims to empower lawyers by showcasing the transformative impact of GenAI on legal productivity. Attendees will discover how leveraging these innovative technologies can revolutionise efficiency and effectiveness in legal practice.

Key Takeaways from the session:

  • Understand the landscape of GenAI apps available to help lawyers - from immediately-accessible public apps like ChatGPT and Claude to enterprise solutions like Spellbook, Microsoft Copilot and Thomson Reuters CoCounsel.
  • Navigating Ethical and Professional Conduct with GenAI: Gain insights into the key professional and ethical considerations necessary when integrating GenAI into legal practice.
  • Implementing GenAI for Enhanced Efficiency: Learn actionable use cases of GenAI in legal settings that you can apply immediately to boost your and your team's efficiency.

Future Learning Opportunities

For those interested in a deeper understanding of Legal GenAI, consider enrolling in the Bond University online, micro credential also taught by Nick Abrahams, The Breakthrough Lawyer: GenAI Productivity Training for Lawyers. Designed for all lawyers, in-house or in private practice. Six hours to gain the detailed knowledge and tools necessary to harness the potential of GenAI for your legal practice.
Recorded on 16 July 2024
Nick Abrahams, Global Co-Leader, Digital Transformation Practice, Norton Rose Fulbright
 

GenAI for Lawyers: What’s Working, What’s Not and What’s Next – live webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $0.00
Member $0.00
Friday, 17 October 2025
 1 CPD Units  Online 
 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

 

 

Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, with many law firms and in-house teams already piloting AI tools. For lawyers, the challenge is separating hype from reality and learning how to use AI safely and effectively.

Key takeaways:

  • Where AI is already delivering real productivity gains for lawyers.
  • Common pitfalls and why some AI deployments fail to deliver.
  • Key risks around confidentiality, accuracy, and client expectations.
  • Practical strategies to build AI capability in legal teams.
  • The key human skills lawyers will need to survive the AI revolution.

This course is offered complimentary to the legal profession.
Nick Abrahams, Global Co-leader, Digital Transformation Practice, Norton Rose Fulbright
 

Good drafting and compliance with the changes to unfair contracts law – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording
                


This session was recorded on 27 March 2024 as part of the Unfair contracts - the new penalties: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

Good drafting and compliance with the changes to unfair contracts law – Kathleen Morris, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers

On 9 November 2022 the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Cth) came into effect, which expanded and reformed the unfair contract terms regimes applying under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth). Those amendments included the introduction of a new civil penalty regime prohibiting the use of, and reliance on, unfair contract terms by businesses, which came into operation from 9 November 2023. The amendments also broadened the definition of “small business” and clarified matters to be taken into account when assessing whether a contract is a “standard form contract”. This session considers those legislative changes and steps that can be taken to ensure compliance with the unfair contract terms regime. 
Recorded on 27 March 2024
Kathleen Morris, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers
 

Handling the haggle in settlement procedures – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 CPD Unit   On-demand recording

   

This session was recorded on 12 June 2024 as part of the Key considerations for settlements: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

Many negotiations involve a ‘haggle’, predominantly over money. This session examines the haggle from the perspective of clients and representatives, and also from interveners such as mediators. It defines its predictable features, consider how it can be improved and explains what to look for when the haggle becomes sticky. In this session you will learn to:

  • Prepare for and commence haggle negotiations
  • Manage the dynamics of the process
  • Respond to tactics and scan for underlying interests
  • Link client choices to broader goals and find justifications for outcomes
In order to enrol in this course, you will require a LawID account, please click here for further details on how to create a free non-member account.
Recorded on 12 June 2024 
Laurence Boulle, Director, Independent Mediation Services


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