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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.