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Reviewable powers of attorney: assessing capacity – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
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.

Reviewable powers of attorney: assessing capacity
Restrictive practices in ages care: consent
Hear from NCAT’s Head of the Guardianship Division in this important session
Recorded on 4 March 2025
Anne Britton, Deputy President and Division Head, Guardianship Division, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal

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Risk management when solicitors are executors – on-demand recording (42956)

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
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.

For solicitors who advise executors and solicitors who take on the role of executor, this session looks at risk management in the administration of estates, including:

  • The role, duties, powers and responsibilities of an executor
  • Solicitor executors, beneficiary executors and conflicts of interest
  • Causes of claims against solicitors, and practice tips for avoiding claims
Recorded on 4 March 2025
Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover

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Risk management: A better approach to contract negotiation – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
1 CPD Unit   Recorded webinar


This session was recorded on 21 February 2023 as part of the Handy hints for in-house lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

In this session, you will cover the following issues:

  • How do contracts manage risk?
  • How do contracts transfer risk?
  • How does a risk based approach make is easier?
Recorded on 21 February 2023 
Jamie Prell, General Counsel & Company Secretary, LOD
 

Skills and tips for managing risks relating to complex parenting issues – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
 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 


Skills and tips for managing risks relating to complex parenting issues – Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers

In this session, Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, shares insights and strategies for working on complex parenting matters that involve significant risk issues.
Recorded on 25 February 2025
Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers
 

Stamp duty and land tax in real property transactions – on-demand recording (42756)

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
 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.

Stamp duty and land tax in real property transactions – Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers

This session will cover the impact of recent legislative and other changes to stamp duty and land tax in real property transactions, including:

  • New dutiable transactions
  • Aggregation and valuations
  • Exemptions and concessions
  • Surcharge duty and land tax
Recorded on 19 March 2024
Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers
 

Statutory deposits: Managing compliance and risk – live webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $35.00
Member $0.00
Monday 12 October 2026
 1 CPD Unit   Live webinar
 2:00 PM   3:00 PM


 

Statutory deposits are an important part of trust account compliance and are often misunderstood.  

This webinar provides practical guidance on calculating, maintaining and managing statutory deposits, helping law practices meet their obligations and avoid common compliance issues.  

You will learn: 

  • How statutory deposits are calculated and the ongoing obligations for maintaining a Statutory Deposit Account.  

  • How to complete quarterly statutory deposit calculations and meet reporting requirements with confidence.  

  • When a Request for Determination may be appropriate and the common issues identified through regulatory oversight. 

Register now, this webinar is offered complimentary to members. 
Sharon Blake, Chief Trust Account Investigator, The Law Society of New South Wales 
Angela Tong, Junior Regulatory Analyst, The Law Society of New South Wales 


 

Statutory interpretation for revenue lawyers – Recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
1 CPD Unit   Recorded webinar

  

This session was recorded on 24 February 2023 as part of the NSW revenue law: One day intensive – live webinar.

This session will cover:

  • principles of statutory interpretation;
  • a general approach to interpretation of taxing provisions; and
  • court interpretation of: 
    • contestability and arbitrariness of taxes;  
    • retrospectivity and taxation legislation;
    • tax avoidance schemes; and
    • exemption, exception, objection and review provisions.
Recorded on 24 February 2023
Igor Mescher, Barrister and Lecturer, University of New England  
 

Staying Well in the Law: Effective Boundary Setting for Solicitors – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $29.00
Member $0.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

       
This session was recorded on 21 May 2026 as part of the Staying Well in the Law: Effective Boundary Setting for Solicitors - live webinar.

In a service profession that is infamous for tight deadlines, high pressure environments and extensive workloads, the concept of creating and maintaining boundaries can feel exhausting.

Even knowing how important healthy boundaries are, the legal profession can often drive solicitors to sacrifice unsustainably in pursuit of things like billable hours and reputational gain. In this session, we will address buzz phrases like “work-life balance” and how they relate to the reality of a legal career. Explore the evidence base for setting firm boundaries, building habits that stick, and making decisions that align with personal values, morals, and ethics. Attendees will leave this session with practical resources and skills to build and sustain professional and personal boundaries as a solicitor.
Recorded on 21 May 2026
Josephine Waugh, Wellbeing Officer, The Law Society of NSW
 

Staying Well in the Law: Sustainable success for sole practitioners and principals – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $29.00
Member $0.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

 

This session was recorded on 23 July 2026 as part of the Staying Well in the Law: Sustainable success for sole practitioners and principals – live webinar.


Join Paul Ippolito, Principal of Ippolito Advisory and Ippolito Lawyers, for a practical session on building a sustainable and financially resilient legal practice.

With more than 18 years’ experience across legal practice, business leadership and professional development, Paul brings a grounded perspective on the realities of running a small practice.

This session will explore the key challenges facing sole practitioners and law firm principals, including navigating changing market conditions, responding to the impact of AI, and avoiding common business pitfalls. Paul will share practical strategies to strengthen financial wellbeing, develop effective business models, and support long-term success in today’s legal environment.
Recorded on 23 July 2026
Paul Ippolito, Principal, Ippolito Advisory and Ippolito Lawyers
 

Staying Well in the Law: Tragedy in close proximity – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $29.00
Member $0.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

      

This session was recorded on 19 February 2026 as part of the Staying Well in the Law: Tragedy in close proximity - live webinar.

In Following the Bondi Beach incident last December, many people across our profession experienced a wide range of emotional responses, including shock, sadness, fear, anger, and confusion.

In this instalment of Staying Well in the Law, Wellbeing Manager Anna Fischer will explore why experiences of distress can feel different when we have a personal connection to an event. For some, this may relate to being nearby, knowing someone affected, or grappling with difficult emotions that are hard to make sense of.

The session will examine themes such as survivor’s guilt, memory and relevance, moral injury, and vicarious trauma, and will offer practical strategies for supporting clients and colleagues as recovery continues.
Recorded on 19 February 2026
Anna Fischer, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW
 

Strata renewal schemes – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
1 CPD Unit  Recorded webinar


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


As a strata buildings get older, major structural components begin to fail and maintenance becomes more expensive. At some point, further maintenance may become unviable and “strata renewal” options need to be explored. From a legal perspective, strata renewal can be undertaken under Part 10 of the Strata Scheme Development Act (“New Strata Renewal”) or through more traditional avenues that have been available under the Strata Scheme Development Act since its inception (“Traditional Strata Renewal”).

This presentation examines the methods under the both New Strata Renewal and Traditional Strata Renewal, provides a comparison between the two methods including a review of a few case studies.
Recorded on 18 March 2023
Elly Ashley, Partner, Holding Redlich
 

Strengthen your legal practice: Mandatory Rule 6.1 – live webinar

3 CPD units

Non-Member $410.00
Member $290.00
Thursday 5 November 2026
 3 CPD Units Live webinar
9:00 AM 12:15 PM

                                                                                 

  

Hear from legal experts in this live online course about how to increase your resilience as a practitioner, and strengthen your practice against external risks. Earn three CPD units. 

Topics will include:

Proactive risk management: Mental health and wellbeing – Anna Fischer, Wellbeing Manager, Law Society of NSW
This session looks at practical strategies for proactively managing the common psychosocial hazards found in legal practice. From trauma risks to occupational burnout, attendees will hear scientific insight into these hazards and walk away with evidence-based strategies to raise awareness and mitigate their impact where possible. 

Strengthening your practice against money laundering and terrorism financing – Brian Barlow, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

This presentation will look at the rollout of the tranche 2 AML/CTF legislation since 1 July 2026 and explore how lawyers can strengthen their practices and approach to the AML/CTF regime.

Maintaining ethical integrity under pressure – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

This session will include an examination of the following topics:

  • Regulatory framework for ethics and solicitors.
  • Ethics and aspects of AI.
  • Ethics and aspects of AML/CTF for 2026.
  • Duties to the Court, client and profession.
  • Practical examples of ethics and problem solving under stress.

 

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
Anna Fischer, Wellbeing Manager, Law Society of NSW 
Brian Barlow, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW


 

Superannuation death benefits – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
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.

This session offers guidance for managing issues relating to superannuation death benefits, including taxation and payment requirements.
Recorded on 4 March 2025
Mimi Su, Principal, Matthew Folbigg Lawyers
 

Supervised legal practice under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
1 CPD Unit   Recorded webinar

         

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


In this session Katherine will cover:

  • The relevant provisions of the legal profession legislation that deal with supervised legal practice, and the respective obligations on law practice principals and solicitors subject to supervised legal practice.
  • Systems and processes in law practice management that helps practitioners achieve ‘reasonable supervision’.
  • Tips for supervisors and supervised solicitors and how each party can support the supervisory relationship.
  • Alternative arrangements (i.e., remote, and external supervision)
Recorded on 18 March 2023
Katherine Lau, Professional Support Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW 
 

The ins and outs of testamentary trusts – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
 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.

The ins and outs of testamentary trusts – Stephen Lynch, Director, Sommerville Legal

Testamentary trusts are an invaluable estate planning tool, but it is critical that you get them right. This session will cover all the dos and don'ts of testamentary trusts, including: 

  • The pros and cons of testamentary trusts 
  •  The best way to incorporate testamentary trusts into a will 
  •  Capacity and ‘knowledge and approval’ issues Income tax, stamp duty and CGT
  •  Common pitfalls including variation clauses, changes in trustee and the foreign person rules 
Recorded on 12 March 2024
Stephen Lynch, Director, Sommerville Legal
 

The right to disconnect – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
 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.

The right to disconnect – Carly Stebbing, Partner, Longton Legal

This session will explore the implications of Australia's ‘right to disconnect’ reforms both for employers and for employees. The presentation will include an examination of how to ensure compliance while fostering a healthier work environment.
Recorded on 6 February 2025
Carly Stebbing, Partner, Longton Legal
 

Tips for growing a personal injury practice – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
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.

Gain practical skills for setting up and expanding your personal injury practice from Carmine Santone, who has had extensive experience in both areas, and in a broad spectrum of personal injury matters.
Recorded on 12 March 2025
Carmine Santone, Director, Santone Lawyers 

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Tips on drafting wills – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
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 will cover:

  • the will in the context of an estate plan;
  • statutory instruments and case law impacting will drafting;
  • obtaining instructions from a client;
  • drafting a valid will; and
  • issues of capacity and other critical issues.
Recorded on 9 March 2023
Adeline Schiralli, Consulting Principal, Keypoint Law
 

Top 10 skills of the best in-house lawyers – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
1 CPD Unit   Recorded webinar

       

This session was recorded on 21 February 2023 as part of the Handy hints for in-house lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. 

In this session, you will learn how to:

  • manage rapid change, including the embrace of digital, within the in-house role;
  • identify and deal with complexity in the regulatory landscape;
  • operate effectively within cost-cutting pressures from your business;
  • identify new skills required by General Counsels beyond high quality legal, such as technology and design, diversify your skill set and recognise the difference between intuitive and learned skills;
  • future proof your career and give yourself an edge with the top 10 attributes for in-house counsel.
Recorded 21 February 2023
Olivia Perks, General Counsel, University of Syndey
 

Traps and tips for rural conveyancing - recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
1 CPD Unit   Recorded webinar


This session was recorded on 19 March 2022 as part of the Young Lawyers - Property Law - one day intensive - live webinar.

Hear from Georgiena Ryan on traps and tips for rural conveyancing as she provides helpful tips for lawyers looking to expand their knowledge and build their skills and practice.

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. 
Recorded on 19 March 2022
Georgiena Ryan, Principal, Regional Business Lawyers
 

Trust accounting fundamentals – live webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $35.00
Member $0.00
Monday 2 November 2026
 1 CPD Unit   Live webinar
 2:00 PM   3:00 PM




New to trust accounting or setting up a Trust Account for the first time? This practical introductory webinar explains the core obligations, systems and processes every law practice needs to confidently receive and manage trust money.

You will learn about:

  • The key trust accounting obligations under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) and Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015.
  • How to establish and operate a compliant Trust Account, including record-keeping, reconciliations and day-to-day trust accounting processes.
  • Identifying common trust accounting errors and practical steps to reduce compliance risks from the outset.

By building your understanding of establishing and operating a compliant Trust Account with better systems and controls, you will develop the tools to reduce the risk of common trust accounting errors.

Register now, this webinar is offered complimentary to members.

Sharon Blake, Chief Trust Account Investigator, The Law Society of New South Wales

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Undue influence in will drafting – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
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.

How to detect and manage undue influence: this session highlights these quandaries.
Recorded on 4 March 2025
Caroline Sims, Partner, Teece Hodgson & Ward

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Wills and superannuation benefits: tax implications and other issues – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
 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.

Wills and superannuation benefits: tax implications and other issues – Mimi Su, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers

In this session Mimi Su will examine complex issues surrounding superannuation benefits in wills and estates matters. 
Recorded on 12 March 2024
Mimi Su, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers
 

Working with Independent Children's Lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $160.00
Member $115.00
 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 


Working with Independent Children's Lawyers – Skye Owen, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers

In this session, you will learn about the role and mandatory obligations of Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs). Skye explores when ICLs are required, how they are appointed and who bears the cost, with insights into how the recent amendments have impacted ICLs. Additionally, she discusses the types of evidence that assists ICLs, and what this means for you, along with practical communication tips for working with ICLs.
Recorded on 25 February 2025
Skye Owen, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers
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