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This session will provide a timely opportunity for participants to reflect on what tools might be useful to build repertoire in identifying, naming and managing conflict, and what are the difficult conversations that might be required and what might they sound like. This session was recorded on 03 February 2022 as part of the Back to the office - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. 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. |
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Recorded on 03 February 2022 | |
Dr Rosemary Howell, Chairman, Strategic Action Pty Ltd |
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Managing challenging working relationships and building skills in difficult conversations – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
How to run your law firm from a laptop – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 14 February 2022 as part of a mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. How to run your law firm from a laptop - In this session you will learn how to work like a digital nomad. Technology tools for professionals are more affordable than they've ever been. Meanwhile, COVID-19 has changed not only how we work, but the expectations of our co-workers and clients. Richard will teach you about some of the tools that will let you run your legal practice more efficiently from a laptop, in your home, at the local cafe, or on the other side of the world. 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. |
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Recorded on 14 February 2022 | |
Richard Prangell, Director, Viridian Lawyers |
Interpersonal effectiveness – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 14 February 2022 as part of a mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Interpersonal effectiveness - In this session participants will learn about the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and how to maximise the possibility of creating positive social connection with a diverse range of people. 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. |
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Recorded on 14 February 2022 | |
Sara O'Connor, Facilitator & Executive Coach, Duncan Young Consulting |
Present with impact – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 16 February 2022 as part of the Essentials for civil litigators - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Presenting with impact – In this session participants will learn key principles and techniques for the effective planning and impactful delivery of business presentations. 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. |
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Recorded on 16 February 2022 | |
Tenille Halliday, Associate Partner, Duncan Young Consulting |
How to grow your practice – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 16 February 2022 as part of the Essentials for civil litigators - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. How to grow your practice - In this session Anthony will be sharing some simple strategies to help grow any sized law firm. He will demonstrate how to create an intern programme that gets you the best staff in the future, show you how to network with other professionals in order to provide quality referrals, and explain the opportunities and benefits of taking over existing law practices. 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. |
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Recorded on 16 February 2022 | |
Anthony Fillbrook, Practice Manager, PW Lawyers |
Trademark registration - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 18 February 2022 as part of the Top tips for trademark lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Skills for filing a successful application for trade mark registration - This session is a quick primer on trade mark fundamentals. It will include an overview of trade mark registration procedures, tips for optimising filing and associated clearance searches. 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. |
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Recorded on 18 February 2022 | |
Odette Gourley, Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth |
Family violence essentials - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 21 February 2022 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Family Violence Essentials - This session will provide practical and expert guidance for lawyers who act in family law matters featuring domestic and family violence. Led by an expert panel comprising a judge and specialist family lawyers from family violence services and private practice, by the end of this session you will have a deeper understanding of how to identify family violence, access to resources and tools to assist client representation, better knowledge of new developments in both the law and courts, and practical tips on ways to ensure the safety of clients and achieve the best outcomes for them. 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. |
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Recorded on 21 February 2022 | |
Judge Beckhouse, Judge, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Philippa Davis, Principal Solicitor, Women's Legal Service NSW Chris Dunn, Senior Consultant, Watts McCray Anna Baltins, Solicitor in Charge, Domestic Violence Unit, Legal Aid NSW |
Influencing skills – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 24 February 2022 as part of the Essentials for lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Influencing skills - In this session participants will learn seven key principles of influence and how they can be practically applied in the workplace. 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. |
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Recorded on 24 March 2022 | |
Duncan Young, Director, Duncan Young Consulting |
Put and call options – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 23 February 2022 as part of the Property law - one day intensive - live webinar. Put and call options - risks to parties and practitioners This session will cover:
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. |
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Recorded on 23 February 2022 | |
Mark Swan, Special Counsel, Mills Oakley |
Electronic execution of documents - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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:
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. |
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Recorded on 23 February 2022 | |
Diane Skapinker, Consultant, Ashurst |
Top tips for personal injury lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - pre-recorded webinar
4 CPD units
4 CPD Units Recorded webinar |
Pre-recorded webinar | |
This session was recorded on 2 March 2022 as part of the Top tips for personal injury lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by personal injury legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. Topics include:
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. |
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Recorded on 2 March 2022 | |
Lydia Shelly, Principal Solicitor, Shelly Legal Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW David Mallon, Barrister, Ten St James Andrew Morrison RFD SC, Barrister, Wardell Chambers |
Approach towards PTSD cases – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Recorded webinar | |
This session was recorded on 2 March 2022 as part of the Top tips for personal injury lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. In this session, David will show you how to approach PTSD cases, both from a plaintiff and defendant perspective. You will also learn what issues will arise for you as a lawyer and the professional skills required when they do. 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. |
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Recorded on 2 March 2022 | |
David Mallon, Barrister, Ten St James |
Professional skills for immigration lawyers – on-demand recording
0.5 CPD units
0.5 CPD Units On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 10 March 2022 as part of the Top tips for Immigration lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Professional skills for immigration lawyers - Immigration lawyers in their day-to-day practice work with clients with a diverse range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This session will deal with how to best work in this field; look at communication styles with clients and also Departmental officers and Tribunal members, including the use of interpreters and translators; and will cover certain aspects of the Migration Regulations that can affect future applications including Public Interest Criterion 4020. 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. |
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Recorded on 10 March 2022 | |
Lillian Ajuria, Partner, Ajuria Lawyers Sarah Kabbara, Senior Associate, Ajuria Lawyers |
People management – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 1 March 2022 as part of the Contract law essentials - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. People management - This session will cover some of the foundational considerations of the people component of practice management. Within professional services, people are at the core of our service, so it is critical to ensure they are engaged and able to competently and professionally deliver these services. As leaders, our day-to-day interactions with our people have a significant impact on this success. Topics covered will include recruitment and interviewing, review and feedback discussion, development and difficult conversations along with managing a diverse workplace with flexible work arrangements. 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. |
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Recorded on 1 March 2022 | |
Elicha Reitsma, Head of People & Capability, Coleman Greig |
Legal project management – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 9 March 2022 as part of the Key skills for planning and environment lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Legal project management - This session will be both practical and interactive, and will include foundational legal project management concepts to ensure the broad frameworks are understood, what good delegation looks like, effective collaboration, stakeholder engagement for complex cross-functional teams, project leadership skills, and team self-awareness. 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. |
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Recorded on 9 March 2022 | |
Linda-Rose Daya, Head of Legal Project Management and Design, Gilbert + Tobin |
Tips for the occasional litigator - recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 2 March 2022 as part of the Tips for the occasional litigator - live webinar. This interactive session is for practitioners operating in civil and commercial litigation in the state and federal Courts. This session will cover:
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. |
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Recorded on 2 March 2022 | |
Caroline Hutchinson, Principal/Director - Accredited Specialist Commercial Litigation, Coleman Greig Lawyers Kezia David, Special Counsel, Hicksons Lawyers |
'We’re Not Gonna Take It': Parody, satire and damages in copyright law – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 9 March 2022 as part of the 'We’re Not Gonna Take It: Parody, satire and damages in copyright law - live webinar. Do you want to further develop your understanding of copyright law? This session will delve into the parody and satire defence in light of the recent Universal Music v Palmer decision. Come and listen to the lawyers from the firm that represented Universal Music in this matter and led this publishing giant to winning the case in court. Clive Palmer’s unlicensed use of Twisted Sister’s song We’re Not Gonna Take It in election advertising resulted in one of the highest awards of damages in a copyright case in Australia, and some further clarification about the parody or satire defence. Hear from the lawyers who successfully represented Universal Music in the case, including their insights on:
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Recorded on 9 March 2022 | |
Clare Young, Special Counsel, Simpsons Solicitors Sebastian Tonkin, Senior Associate, Simpsons Solicitors |
Can artificial intelligence systems be 'inventors'? – on-demand recording
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Units On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 17 March 2022 as part of the Can artificial intelligence systems be 'inventors'? - live webinar. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work and interact with each other. Innovation is at the core of the advances being made in AI technology and systems. But can these innovations be patented? In this session, we will cover the following topics which are key to answering this question:
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Recorded on 17 March 2022 | |
Helen Macpherson, Partner, Baker Mackenzie |
Immediate actions to generate revenue & cash in your practice – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 18 March 2022 as part of the Essentials for lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Immediate actions to generate revenue and cash in your practice – This session will cover proven, simple and effective marketing and business development ideas to drive profitability. 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. |
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Recorded on 18 March 2022 | |
Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development |
Practice Management and Business Skills – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 24 February 2022 as part of the Core skills for criminal lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Practice management - This session will be a discussion of trust accounting, billing practices, client management procedures and how to maintain good client relationships. It will also cover staff training, management and when to delegate tasks, as well as professional standards and ethics. There will also be a discussion of common areas of complaint with criminal lawyers and how to prevent this, as well as marketing and regulatory compliance.
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. |
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Recorded on 24 February 2022 | |
Avinash Singh, Principal Lawyer, Astor Legal |
Tips for managing an efficient legal practice - recorded webinar (42524)
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 17 March 2022 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate - one day intensive - live webinar. Tips for implementing continuous improvement in your legal practice This session will examine continuous improvement (CI) and address the following questions:
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. |
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Recorded on 17 March 2022 | |
Yvette Gasic, Practice Manager, Clayton Utz |
Navigating aged care contracts – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 17 March 2022 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate - one day intensive - live webinar. Navigating aged care contracts This session will cover:
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. |
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Recorded on 17 March 2022 | |
Arthur Koumoukelis, Partner, Notary Public, Thomson Geer |
Lessons from will construction cases – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 17 March 2022 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate - one day intensive - live webinar. Lessons from will construction cases This session reviews recent cases and claims involving the construction of wills. As well as practice tips for the better drafting of wills, the session examines risk management measures for executors and the solicitors advising them. |
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Recorded on 17 March 2022 | |
Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover |
Young Lawyers - Property Law - one day intensive 2022 - recorded webinar
6 CPD units
6 CPD Units Recorded webinar |
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 a range of experts on topics relevant to lawyers looking to expand their knowledge and build their skills and practice, including:
View full program - click here 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. |
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Recorded on 19 March 2022 | |
Georgiena Ryan, Principal, Regional Business Lawyers Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW Sharon de Bomford, Principal, Write Results Mark Evans, Director, Whiteacre Legal |