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Kinship

31 October 2017
2 CPD Units Face-to-face

31/10/2017 4:00 PM 31/10/2017 6:00 PM
	This module is an introduction to Aboriginal Kinship, roles and reciprocal responsibilities. Participants will be taken through a Kinship system replicating the components of moiety, totem, Skin Names, language and traditional affiliations, and individual identity.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Understand the complexity and sophistication of Aboriginal Kinship Identify differing levels of relationship Understand how the reciprocal-bonds of relationship works
	Lynette Riley, Senior lecturer, The University of Sydney

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Kinship (60389)

What lawyers need to know to be well at work

2 November 2017
3 CPD Units Face-to-face

2/11/2017 9:00 AM 2/11/2017 12:30 PM
	This workshop covers a range of well being strategies already in place in legal settings in Australia, the UK and Canada. It will offer participants to delve into a range of resilience models designed for lawyers and workshop how they could adapt these to their workplace. It also asks the question what else do we need to be doing? Again aimed at Senior Lawyers and practice managers who have staff. You will come away from this workshop with a range of strategies, information and resources to assist you and strengthen your capacity to 'bounce back'.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Robyn Bradey, B. Soc. Stud (SYD) MASW (Mental Health Accred SW)

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What lawyers need to know to be well at work (70358)

Conveyancing fundamentals - solicitors

7 & 8 November 2017
11 CPD Units Face-to-face

9:30 AM 4:30 PM
	This 2 day introductory program is specifically designed for solicitors wishing to gain a practical understanding of the administrative procedures involved in the purchase and sale of NSW residential conveyancing matters.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Introduction to Conveyancing Electronic Conveyancing Conveyancing Definitions Conveyancing - Private Treaty Preparation of the Contract Procedure Prior to Exchange Exchange Pre - Settlement Settlement Post Settlement Auction Sale An overview will be given regarding: Other Titles Mortgages Leases Land Tax & Stamp Duty Personal Property Securities LPI Procedures Caveats Mortgagee Exercising Power of Sale Power of Attorney
	Larry Noble

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Conveyancing fundamentals for solicitors (75143)

Reading & interpreting financial statements

15 November 2017
3.25 CPD Units Face-to-face

9.00 AM 12.30 PM
	Financial Reports, comprising the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flows, are not just numbers. They contain meaningful information about an organisation’s past performance that enable the identification of strengths and weaknesses … if you know where to look. Financial statements prepared using accounting rules are required by many stakeholders, including owners, creditors, government etc. This presentation has as its objective the development of accounting knowledge so as to be able read and interpret financial statements. The presentation is covered in two half-day sessions.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Presentation is as follows: Reading and Interpreting Financial Statements What is the relationship between business and accounting? Business – Physical and Financial Aspects Are there rules and regulations covering the preparation of accounting reports? Accounting language – what are the five “5” most common terms? What is an accrual and how do they impact on business? How do I investigate a business organisation using financial statements? This practical course will develop participant skills to: Be comfortable with reading financial reports Be familiar with finance and accounting terminology Understand the impact of transactions on the financial performance, financial position and cash flows of a business Use financial reports to generate business intelligence Gain insight into how financial statements are prepared Use financial analysis tools to identify the strengths, weaknesses and risks of a company Use financial statements to gain a more meaningful insight into a business from a stakeholder perspective, be it owner, government, creditor, etc
	Greg Pazmandy, Senior Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney

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Reading and interpreting financial statements (70352)

Family law procedures - support staff

16 November 2017
Face-to-face

9:30 AM 4:30 PM
	This one day introductory level course covers the basic administrative procedures involved when dealing with family law matters.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Introduction to Family Law Functions of the Court Divorce Alteration of Property Interests Financial Agreements Spousal Maintenance Family Dispute Resolution Parenting Matters Family Violence & Abuse Reaching Agreement Commencing & Responding to Proceedings Court Events Subpoena Costs Child Support Case Scenarios
	Anne Arthur

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Family law procedures for support staff (87134)

Mandatory rule 6.1 half day

23 November 2017
3 CPD Units Face-to-face

9:00 AM 12:15 PM
	This program complies with the Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (formerly known as Rule 57) requirements of Practice Management, Ethics and Professional Skills (3 CPD units). Please note: this seminar does not include the Substantive Law unit (6.1.4).
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Bell Curve - I'm a 6 Update on ethics- current issues in ethics for solicitors Costs Q&A
	Dr Paul Phillips, Founding Psychologist, Need a Psych Paul Monaghan, Senior ethics solicitor, The Law Society of NSW John Fleming, Costs solicitor, The Law Society of NSW

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Mandatory Rule 6.1 Half day (70346)

Communicating with confidence

24 November 2017
3.5 CPD Units Face-to-face

12:30 PM 4:15 PM
	This course is designed to teach you a range of techniques to use in presentations which will allow you to connect with and engage your audience.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Have techniques to use in presentations, client or internal meetings, telephone or video conferences; Know how to identify, reduce and remove muscular tension; Have an insight into the effect of a dynamic body on the voice; Value good posture as a key to professional and personal development; Know how to engage an audience; Enjoy communicating in all its forms; and Understand that powerful and beautiful voices resonate. They do not project.
	Barbara Robertson, Barbara Robertson Corporate Training

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Communicating with confidence (70354)

Use of data in criminal matters

28 November 2017
1 CPD Units Face-to-face

5:30 PM 6:30 PM
	The Telecommunications (Interception and Aces) Act 1979 (Cth) provides a framework for law enforcement and national security agencies to access telecommunications data held by telecommunications providers. Access to telecommunications data is increasingly important to Australia‘s law enforcement agencies to effectively investigate, serious, organised, cyber and terrorist related criminal activities. Telecommunications data is often the first source of information to commence or further an investigation, primarily, to identify, arrest and prosecute persons responsible for committing serious crimes. The data allows agencies to determine how and with whom a person has been communicating. The data also helps to eliminate potential suspects and to support applications for more privacy intrusive investigative tools including search warrants. Access to the data is not absolute and in this context, the rights and privacy of individuals must be balanced with law enforcement's needs to perform their functions of public safety and crime prevention. This requires an assessment to be made of whether the measures that may limit privacy are both necessary and proportionate to achieve that objective.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Arthur Kopsias, Detective Superintendant Cammander TIB, NSW Police Force;

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Use of data in criminal matters (60388)

Use of data in criminal matters

28 November 2017
1 CPD Unit Live Webcast

5:30 PM 6:30 PM
	The Telecommunications (Interception and Aces) Act 1979 (Cth) provides a framework for law enforcement and national security agencies to access telecommunications data held by telecommunications providers. Access to telecommunications data is increasingly important to Australia‘s law enforcement agencies to effectively investigate, serious, organised, cyber and terrorist related criminal activities. Telecommunications data is often the first source of information to commence or further an investigation, primarily, to identify, arrest and prosecute persons responsible for committing serious crimes. The data allows agencies to determine how and with whom a person has been communicating. The data also helps to eliminate potential suspects and to support applications for more privacy intrusive investigative tools including search warrants. Access to the data is not absolute and in this context, the rights and privacy of individuals must be balanced with law enforcement's needs to perform their functions of public safety and crime prevention. This requires an assessment to be made of whether the measures that may limit privacy are both necessary and proportionate to achieve that objective.
	Online
	Arthur Kopsias, Detective Superintendant Commander TIB, NSW Police Force

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Use of data in criminal matters (78030)

Conveyancing procedures - support staff

24 January 2018
Face-to-face

9:30 AM 4:30 PM
	This 1 day introductory program for support staff covers the basic administrative procedures involved in the purchase and sale of residential property in New South Wales. Topics covered: Introduction to Conveyancing Electronic Conveyancing Conveyancing Definitions Conveyancing - Private Treaty Preparation of the Contract Procedure Prior to Exchange Exchange Pre - Settlement Settlement Post Settlement Auction Sale.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Larry Noble

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Conveyancing procedures for support staff (87140)

Wills and probate for solicitors

29 January to 25 February 2018
7 CPD units Online

This 4 week introductory level, self directed, online course for solicitors covers the basic administrative procedures involved in writing a will, administration, probate and other estate matters at a level appropriate for solicitors with little to no experience in this area of law.

Topics covered:

Introduction to Wills and Probate
Preparing a Will
Preparation of Power of Attorney
Gathering Information for the Application
Preparing Application for Grant of Probate
Receiving Grant of Probate
Administration of Estates
Distribution of Estate
Letters of Administration

This course is open to all solicitors with little to no experience in this area of law.

Approx. 3 - 4 hours per week is required for study. Regular weekly tasks are required for successful completion of this course. All course resources and content is accessible through the online student portal. No prior preparation is required before course commencement. Students will need to have access to reliable internet connection, latest version web browser (such as Chrome, Internet Explorer or Firefox), email program, word processing software, PDF reader/converter and a printer.

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Wills and probate procedures for solicitors (77011)

Business law essentials

31 January 2018
Face-to-face

9:00 AM 1:00 PM
	This new introductory level half day program is aimed at paralegals and will provide practical skills and knowledge when dealing with Business law matters. The emphasis of this half day session will be on the contract for the sale of business 2015 edition including looking at how to complete the front page of the contract and an outline of the terms of the contract.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Business names - what are they and how to register them Common business entities such as trusts, companies, sole traders, partnerships- their main features and the role they play in the business world ASIC - what it is and its role in the business world Company formation - steps to be taken to register a company on line Stamp duty and its application to business assets such as goodwill, land and intellectual property
	Larry Noble

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Business law essentials for support staff (87151)

Traps in family law

8 February 2018
1 CPD Unit Live Webinar

1:00 PM 2:00 PM
	In the last three years Lawcover has seen a rise in professional negligence claims against solicitors in the area of Family Law. Through claim investigation and analysis Lawcover offers valuable insight into the challenges faced by practitioners in this area, where and why claims in family law occur and how they can be prevented.
	Online
	The webinar will look at: Claims causation Claims stories – how and why Risk areas, traps and common mistakes Preventing a claim and practical risk management tips.
	Jacki Jones, Clinical Practitioner, Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney

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Traps in family law (78031)

Wills & probate - support staff

8 February 2018
Face-to-face

9:30 AM 4:30 PM
	This one day introductory level Wills and Probate course covers the basic administrative procedures involved in writing a will, administration, probate and other estate matters.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Introduction to Wills and Probate Making a Will Codicils Executing a Will or Codicil Probate Housekeeping Probate Documents and Application Procedures Lodging a Probate Application Letters of Administration Administration of Assets Notice of Intended Distribution Executor or Administrator Duties When is an Executor a Trustee?
	Lynette Cucinotta

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Wills & probate procedures for support staff (87141)

Conveyancing fundamentals - solicitors

13 & 14 February 2018
11 CPD Units Face-to-face

9:30 AM 4:30 PM
	This 2 day introductory program is specifically designed for solicitors wishing to gain a practical understanding of the administrative procedures involved in the purchase and sale of NSW residential conveyancing matters.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Introduction to Conveyancing Electronic Conveyancing Conveyancing Definitions Conveyancing - Private Treaty Preparation of the Contract Procedure Prior to Exchange Exchange Pre - Settlement Settlement Post Settlement Auction Sale An overview will be given regarding: Other Titles Mortgages Leases Land Tax & Stamp Duty Personal Property Securities LPI Procedures Caveats Mortgagee Exercising Power of Sale Power of Attorney
	Larry Noble

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Conveyancing fundamentals for solicitors (75209)

Thrive masterclass

16 February 2018
2.75 CPD Units Face-to-face

9:30 PM 12:30 PM
	This is a three hour workshop that addresses both your career and personal development. Are you a working parent craving 'me' time? Do you feel like you’re surviving rather than thriving in the balance of work and home responsibilities? Is it time to take the next step in your professional and personal development? This workshop is designed for you. It takes you through a journey to help you realise exactly what's needed for your particular circumstances so that you walk away with a strategy to make your next steps and beyond.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Review your career vision and design a career plan Know how to identify and manage career barriers Unlock ideas for how to improve how you manage your everyday job demands with family life Have a more flexible mindset about how to approach work and family life Create an integrated and sustainable career and family wellbeing plan Have your questions answered and shared experiences with other working parents
	Lisa Davison, Executive Coach ; Kiri Stejko, Client Services Director and Executive Coach, Parents At Work

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Thrive masterclass (70365)

Managing your career

16 February 2018
1 CPD Units Face-to-face

1:30 PM 2:30 PM
	This 1 hour face to face workshop is facilitated by a career coach who will help you fast-track ways to manage your career as a working parent more effectively. This hour of power can give you the boost you need to think tank new ideas and directions, learn strategies to work smarter not harder as well as give you support to clear some of the barriers holding you back from the work-life balance you want.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Managing my career – the do’s, don’ts and things you should know Conducting a career audit Creating a career plan Stop getting in your own way - what do you really want Creating work life happiness Question and answer forum
	Lisa Davison, Executive Coach; Kiri Stejko, Client Services Director and Executive Coach, Parents At Work

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Managing your career (50321)

Practice Management Course (Incorporated Legal Practice)

16, 23 Feb and 2 March 2018
10 CPD units Face-to-face and Online

9:00 AM 5:30 PM
	Are you looking to start your own legal practice? Maybe you plan on joining an already successful practice as its newest principal? There are a few things you need to know first. Register for our Practice Management Course and gain the skills you need to succeed as a principal lawyer running a profitable practice. You will be taught how to run an efficient and cost-effective practice by employing business management skills, quality systems, and leadership of your potential employees. Our experienced facilitators will give you the tools you need to provide the highest quality services to clients, to engage your employees and run a successful practice for years to come. In NSW, lawyers who want to become the principal of a legal practice must undertake a legal practice management course to have Condition 3 removed from their practising certificate. This course fulfils this requirement.
	The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000
	Topics covered include: finance essentials and taxation strategies pricing your services and billing the client avoiding pitfalls in trust money and trust records leadership and management techniques hiring and training reliable staff managing risk business planning marketing methods to grow your business attracting and retaining clients ethics and responsibility Online learning portal opens 2 February 2017
	Click here for the course brochure

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Practice Management Course (Incorporated Legal Practice) (75220)

Conveyancing procedures for support staff

19 February to 15 April 2018
Online

This 8 week self directed, introductory level course covers the basic administrative procedures involved in the sale and purchase of NSW residential conveyancing matters.

Topics covered:

introduction to conveyancing
the contract
pre-exchange
exchange of contracts
post-exchange
pre-settlement
settlement day
post-settlement

This course is open to all legal support staff and does not qualify you as a licensed conveyancer.

Approx. 3 - 4 hours per week is required for study. Regular weekly tasks are required for successful completion of this course. All course resources and content is accessible through the online student portal. No prior preparation is required before course commencement. Students will need to have access to reliable internet connection, latest version web browser (such as Chrome, Internet Explorer or Firefox), email program, word processing software, PDF reader/converter and a printer.

Important note: for solicitors undertaking online courses for support staff - please note that these courses are designed for paralegals and legal secretaries. They can be useful in learning the administrative skills and procedures involved in the area of law, however, no legal advice or information about solicitors responsibilities will be given in the course content. If you decide to go ahead with enrolling in this course, you will not be entitled to a refund or course transfer if you feel that the information given is too basic. For courses specific to solicitors, please see procedural courses marked "for solicitors".

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Conveyancing procedures for support staff (77012)

Traps in sale & purchase of business

20 February 2018
1 CPD Unit Live Webinar

1:00 PM 2:00 PM
	The most significant area for Lawcover claims and costs is the sale and purchase of business.By examining claims, this webinar will highlight the causes of claims against solicitors acting for vendors or purchasers of businesses. The webinar will also address the causes of claims against solicitors in commercial borrowing matters when acting for a lender or borrower, or, in some cases a guarantor.
	Mike Devitt, Solicitor & Accredited Property Law Specialist

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Traps in sale & purchase of business (78032)