This session was recorded on 23 January 2024 as part of the Essentials for hybrid legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss practices for combining working from home and in the office, all the while earning three CPD units. Topics include: Managing team relationships in a hybrid workplace – Duncan Young, Director, Duncan Young Consulting In this session, Duncan Young will consider tools and tips for working collaboratively and productively with colleagues in a hybrid legal workplace. Legal ethics – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW This session will cover fulfilling professional responsibilities in a hybrid legal practice. Wellbeing in hybrid workplaces – Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, Law Society of NSW This session will provide an overview of optimal habits for high performing lawyers, including:
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. |
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Recorded on 23 January 2024 | |
Duncan Young, Director, Duncan Young Consulting
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, Law Society of NSW | |
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Essentials for hybrid legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
3 CPD units
3 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
4 CPD units
4 CPD Units On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 27 February 2024 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family 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 family lawyers legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. Topics include: Effective drafting in family law matters, with reference to understanding requirements under the amended Family Law Act – Stephene Tully, Barrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers The Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (Cth) (passed 19 October 2023), among other changes, repealed the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility, expanded the definition of member of the family, simplified compliance and enforcement provisions, and ensured that children’s voices are heard in international child abduction cases. This session will:
Legal ethics – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session Linden Barnes will consider fulfilling ethical and professional responsibilities when practising in 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 will review notable family law cases from 2023, with a discussion of key takeaways from these cases and how they may be applied to day-to-day practice. Wellbeing – Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW This session will provide an overview of optimal habits for high performing lawyers, including:
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 27 February 2024 | |
Stephene Tully, Barrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Keleigh Robinson, Editors, The Family Lawbook Craig Nicol, Editors, The Family Lawbook Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW | |
Your new colleague: The evolving role of AI in modern legal practice – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 30 January 2024 as part of the New technology essentials for lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar Your new colleague: The evolving role of AI in modern legal practice
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Recorded on 30 January 2024 | |
William Howe, Forensic and Technology Services Director, Clayton Utz | |
Criminal case law, the year in review – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session is being recorded on 17 February 2024 as part of the Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. The recording will be available 3 business days after the live course. This session will cover a broad update of key Criminal Law cases from the last 12 months. |
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17 February 2024 | |
Andrew Tiedt, Director, J Sutton Associates | |
Case law - year in review for family lawyers – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Units On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 27 February 2024 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar 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 will review notable family law cases from 2023, with a discussion of key takeaways from these cases and how they may be applied to day-to-day practice. |
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Recorded on 27 February 2024 | |
Keleigh Robinson, Editors, The Family Lawbook
Craig Nicol, Editors, The Family Lawbook | |
Effective drafting in family law matters – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 27 February 2024 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar The Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (Cth) (passed 19 October 2023), among other changes, repealed the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility, expanded the definition of member of the family, simplified compliance and enforcement provisions, and ensured that children’s voices are heard in international child abduction cases. This session will:
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Recorded on 27 February 2024 | |
Stephene Tully, Barrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers | |
Privacy and data management for in-house lawyers – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 14 February 2024 as part of the Important issues for in-house lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Privacy and data management for in-house lawyers – Amber Cerny, Partner, Ernst & Young In this session Amber Cerny will examine privacy requirements and obligations around managing client, customer and stakeholder data, as well as best practice systems and processes to ensure ongoing 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 14 February 2024 | |
Amber Cerny, Partner, Ernst & Young | |
Business Development skills for solo practitioners – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 9 March 2024 as part of the Focus on sole practice: Mandatory rule 6.1- live webinar. Business Development skills for solo practitioners – Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development In this session Alistair Marshall 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 9 March 2024 | |
Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development | |
Marketing in the modern marketplace – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 9 March 2024 as part of the Focus on sole practice: Mandatory rule 6.1- live webinar. Marketing in the modern marketplace – Jahan Kalantar, Partner, Executive Law Group Marketing and branding are key tools to help firms grow and develop but understandably, people can and do become overwhelmed by the number of options that are currently out there. This session is designed to demystify, explain and clarify some of the concepts in modern law firm marketing including branding, social media and creating a unique selling proposition (USP). This session should arm you with some ideas, skills and strategies to get out into the marketplace and help people know a bit more about you and the services that you offer. 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 9 March 2024 | |
Jahan Kalantar, Partner, Executive Law Group | |
Ethical concerns in using new technology – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 30 January 2024 as part of the New technology essentials for lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar Ethical concerns in using new technology – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW This session will cover ethical concerns and consideration in using new technology in legal practice. 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. |
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Recorded on 30 January 2024 | |
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW | |
Focus on sole practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
3 CPD units
3 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 9 March 2024 as part of the Focus on sole practice: Mandatory rule 6.1- live webinar. Hear from legal experts as they discuss some of the current issues faced by sole practitioners, while earning three CPD units. Topics include: Marketing in the modern marketplace – Jahan Kalantar, Partner, Executive Law Group Marketing and branding are key tools to help firms grow and develop but understandably, people can and do become overwhelmed by the number of options that are currently out there. This session is designed to demystify, explain and clarify some of the concepts in modern law firm marketing including branding, social media and creating a unique selling proposition (USP). This session should arm you with some ideas, skills and strategies to get out into the marketplace and help people know a bit more about you and the services that you offer. Ethics 101 for sole practitioners – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW In this session Paul Monaghan will consider ethical issues and scenarios relevant to sole practitioners. Business Development skills for solo practitioners – Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development In this session Alistair Marshall 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. 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. |
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Recorded on 9 March 2024 | |
Jahan Kalantar Partner, Executive Lawgroup Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development | |
Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on demand recording
4 CPD units
4 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session is being recorded on 17 February 2024 as part of the Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. The recording will be available 3 business days after the live course. Topics include: Criminal case law, the year in review – Andrew Tiedt, Director, J Sutton Associates This session will cover a broad update of key Criminal Law cases from the last 12 months. Legal ethics – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session, Paul Monaghan will consider ethical issues in legal practice for criminal lawyers. Practice tips for criminal law mentions and adjournments – David Heilpern, Dean of Law, Southern Cross University and former Magistrate of the Local Court of NSW In this session, former Local Court Magistrate David Heilpern will deliver insights on the art of mentions and the common pitfalls he has observed first-hand. Wellbeing for criminal lawyers – Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW This session will provide an overview of optimal habits for high performing lawyers, including:
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Andrew Tiedt, Director, J Sutton Associates Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW David Heilpern, Dean of Law, Southern Cross University and former Magistrate of the Local Court of NSW Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW | |
Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
4 CPD units
4 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 20 February 2024 as part of the Practice essentials for government 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 government lawyers legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. Topics include: Briefing counsel – Bianca Gallifuoco, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers An introductory session for recently admitted lawyers or those new to briefing counsel. By the end of the session participants will:
Legal ethics – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session Paul Monaghan will consider fulfilling ethical and professional responsibilities when practising as a government solicitor. Review of recent administrative law cases – Thomas Kwok, Partner, Holding Redlich Administrative law is at the core of what government lawyers do. This session will bring you up to speed with the latest in administrative law. Case examples may be from areas outside your ‘home’ legislation, but are selected for their general relevance to administrative decision-making. Wellbeing for government lawyers – Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW This session will provide an overview of optimal habits for high performing lawyers, including:
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 20 February 2024 | |
Bianca Gallifuoco, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers
Thomas Kwok, Partner, Holding Redlich Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW | |
Practice tips for criminal law mentions and adjournments – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session is being recorded on 17 February 2024 as part of the Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. The recording will be available 3 business days after the live course. In this session, former Local Court Magistrate David Heilpern will deliver insights on the art of mentions and the common pitfalls he has observed first-hand. |
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Recorded on 17 February 2024 | |
David Heilpern, Dean of Law, Southern Cross University and former Magistrate of the Local Court of NSW | |
Review of recent administrative law cases in government lawyers – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 20 February 2024 as part of the Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Administrative law is at the core of what government lawyers do. This session will bring you up to speed with the latest in administrative law. Case examples may be from areas outside your ‘home’ legislation, but are selected for their general relevance to administrative decision-making. 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 20 February 2024 | |
Thomas Kwok, Partner, Holding Redlich | |
Briefing counsel for government lawyers – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 20 February 2024 as part of the Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. An introductory session for recently admitted lawyers or those new to briefing counsel. By the end of the session participants will:
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Recorded on 20 February 2024 | |
Bianca Gallifuoco, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers | |
Important issues for in-house lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
4 CPD units
4 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 14 February 2024 as part of the Important issues for in-house lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this on-demand course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by in-house legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. Topics include: Communicating effectively with non-lawyers, including decision makers – Ali Dibbenhall, Head of Legal, Asia Pacific, LexisNexis Transform legal advice into clear, compelling communications. In this 1-hour workshop for in-house counsel, learn proven techniques to actively listen, tailor your style for any audience, craft crisp written communications, and handle sensitive conversations. Whether you're new or seasoned, gain confidence in communicating legal risks and recommendations effectively to business stakeholders. Ethical issues for corporate lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session Linden Barnes will examine fulfilling professional responsibilities and ethical obligations when practicing in-house. Privacy and data management for in-house lawyers – Amber Cerny, Partner, EY, Ernst & Young In this session Amber Cerny will examine privacy requirements and obligations around managing client, customer and stakeholder data, as well as best practice systems and processes to ensure ongoing compliance. The fundamentals of workplace investigations in Australia – Paula Hoctor, Principal and Workplace Investigator, QWorkplace Lawyers
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 14 February 2024 | |
Ali Dibbenhall, Head of Legal, Asia Pacific, LexisNexis Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Amber Cerny, Partner, EY, Ernst & Young Paula Hoctor, Principal and Workplace Investigator, QWorkplace Lawyers | |
The fundamentals of workplace investigations in Australia – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 14 February 2024 as part of the Important issues for in-house lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. The fundamentals of workplace investigations in Australia – Paula Hoctor, Principal and Workplace Investigator, QWorkplace Lawyers
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 14 February 2024 | |
Paula Hoctor, Principal and Workplace Investigator, QWorkplace Lawyers | |
Client management essentials: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
3 CPD units
3 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 15 February 2024 as part of the Client management essentials: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss tips and best practices in managing client relationships, while earning three CPD units. Topics include: Client interviewing skills: the art of obtaining instructions – Heather McKinnon, Partner, Bryant McKinnon Lawyers In this session, Heather McKinnon will explore the vital skill of structuring and conducting client interviews in order to obtain clear and thorough instructions in a professional and empathetic manner. Ethical client management – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW In this session, Linden Barnes will take examine professional obligations relating to ethical client management. Best practices in billing and responding to cost enquiries – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW This session will cover costs considerations and practices including disclosure, agreements, assessments, and billing. 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. |
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Recorded on 15 February 2024 | |
Heather McKinnon, Partner, Bryant McKinnon Lawyers Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW |
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Communicating effectively with non-lawyers, including decision makers – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 14 February 2024 as part of the Important issues for in-house lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Communicating effectively with non-lawyers, including decision makers – Ali Dibbenhall, Head of Legal, Asia Pacific, LexisNexis Transform legal advice into clear, compelling communications. In this 1-hour workshop for in-house counsel, learn proven techniques to actively listen, tailor your style for any audience, craft crisp written communications, and handle sensitive conversations. Whether you're new or seasoned, gain confidence in communicating legal risks and recommendations effectively to business stakeholders. 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 14 February 2024 | |
Ali Dibbenhall, Head of Legal, Asia Pacific, LexisNexis | |
Client interviewing skills: the art of obtaining instructions – on-demand
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 15 February 2024 as part of the Client management essentials: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.
In this session, Heather McKinnon will explore the vital skill of structuring and conducting client interviews in order to obtain clear and thorough instructions in a professional and empathetic manner.
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Recorded on 15 February 2024 | |
Heather McKinnon, Partner, Bryant McKinnon Lawyers | |
Wellbeing in hybrid workplaces – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 23 January 2024 as part of the Essentials for hybrid legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. This session will provide an overview of optimal habits for high performing lawyers, including:
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Recorded on 23 January 2024 | |
Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, Law Society of NSW | |
Wellbeing |
Managing team relationships in a hybrid workplace – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 23 January 2024 as part of the Essentials for hybrid legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.
In this session, Duncan Young will consider tools and tips for working collaboratively and productively with colleagues in a hybrid legal workplace. |
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Recorded on 23 January 2024 | |
Duncan Young, Director, Duncan Young Consulting | |
Management |
Fulfilling professional responsibilities in a hybrid legal practice – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 23 January 2024 as part of the Essentials for hybrid legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. Linden Barnes will cover legal ethics on fulfilling professional responsibilities in a hybrid legal practice. |
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Recorded on 23 January 2024 | |
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit \, Law Society of NSW | |
Ethics |