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Essentials for hybrid legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 3 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.

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: 

  • Mental Agility – Growth Mindset
  • Evidence based best practice habits for mental wellbeing
  • Mental Fitness with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 

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.

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


3 CPD units

Non-Member $450.00
Member $315.00

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Key knowledge for commercial lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 4 CPD Unit  On-demand recording




This session was recorded on 14 March 2024 as part of the Key knowledge for commercial 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 commercial lawyers legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units.

Topics include:

It’s non-negotiable: navigating unfair terms in small business and consumer agreements – Jennifer Dean, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery

Recent legislative reforms have created an increased focus on ensuring fairness in standard form contracts used in dealings with small businesses and consumers. This practical session provides an overview of the recent reforms, identifying unfair terms, compliance strategies and key takeaways from regulatory enforcement and case law.

Legal ethics – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW

In this session Paul Monaghan will consider ethical issues and scenarios relevant to commercial lawyers.

Proper management of a trust year by year – David Marks KC, Barrister, Inns of Court & Norman Hanna, Barrister, Inns of Court

This session will look at the proper management of a trust - year by year. Quite apart from managing the tax position of a family group or investment structure, the lawyer has a role in ensuring decision-making is in order. The lessons from recent cases like JJ Owies (VSCA), Grand View (UKPC) and Legler (NZCA, NZSC appeal heard) will be addressed. 

This interactive session will discuss strategies for improving decision-making and ensuring that the intended structuring and tax planning actually works.

David Marks KC will also discuss some recent lessons about trust distributions, particularly where there are foreign elements, or unusual types of income and gains.

Wellbeing and commercial practice – Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW

This session will provide an overview of optimal habits for high performing lawyers, including: 

  • Mental Agility – Growth Mindset
  • Evidence based best practice habits for mental wellbeing
  • Mental Fitness with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 
Recorded on 14 March 2024
Jennifer Dean, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW
Norman Hanna, Barrister, Inns of Court
David Marks KC, Barrister, Inns of Court
Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW


4 CPD units

Non-Member $520.00
Member $365.00

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Navigating Change: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 3 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 12 December 2024 as part of the Navigating Change: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. 

Hear from legal experts in this on-demand course as they discuss tips and best practices in navigating change, while earning three CPD units. 

Topics include: 

Using prompt engineering in AI to support your legal research – Rhiannon Perrin, Research Consultant, MinterEllison

AI technology is becoming more prevalent and useful in legal practice, especially in the area of legal research. Rhiannon Perrin will demonstrate this in a presentation that aims to help lawyers leverage the power of AI to enhance their legal research skills and outcomes.

This presentation will:

  • demonstrate some practical applications of AI tools that can help lawyers conduct legal research more efficiently and effectively
  • cover topics such as organising authority lists, comparing versions of a Bill and creating Boolean search strings
  • provide guidance on how to use free AI tools such as Copilot Web
  • demonstrate how lawyers can create effective prompts to conduct research tasks with the help of AI

Understanding your ethical responsibility – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW 
 
In this session Paul Monaghan will explore professional responsibilities to clients through the medium of ethical scenarios and case studies. 


Alternative ways to practise – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW

This presentation will outline alternative ways to practise law, and what is involved in changing your current role to that of a locum, solicitor consultant or independent contractor.

This presentation will cover:

  • the difference between independent contractors, locums, and solicitor consultants
  • how to set yourself up in one of these roles
  • the regulatory, licensing, and insurance cover requirements for each of these roles
  • the type of alternative role that would assist you most in your current practice when you need extra resources.

Practitioners should inform themselves about 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.

Recorded on 12 December 2024
Rhiannon Perrin, Research Consultant, MinterEllison
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW  
Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW


3 CPD units

Non-Member $450.00
Member $315.00

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Crucial pointers in contract law: mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 4 CPD Unit  On-demand recording





This session was recorded on 27 March 2025 as part of the Crucial pointers in contract law: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current contract law issues faced by legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units.

This course will include four sessions:

Contract drafting tips for preventing disputes – Amanda Comelli, Partner, Brown White Stein Lawyers & Eleanor Arthurson, Associate, Brown Wright Stein Lawyers

In this session, gain useful drafting skills from an Accredited Specialist in Business Law experienced in general contract drafting and review in a range of areas; these include commercial and corporate law, tax law, trusts and estate planning. 

File and data management for contract lawyers – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Be familiar with costs disclosure obligations.
  • Understand how to establish optimal billing practices.
  • Be able to establish a costs practice with appropriate costs precedents.

Ethics in contract law – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

This session will provide a review of the ethical aspects of duties to the court, the client and the profession, and their practical applications in the area of contract law.

Damages for breach of contract and wasted expenditure – Ourania Konstantinidis, Partner, Dentons

This session will cover the High Court’s recent decision in Cessnock City Council v 123 259 932 P/L dealing with the appropriate measure of damages for breach of contract. We will dive into:

  • A snapshot of historical cases on damages and how the High Court arrived at the landmark decision.
  • The High Court’s guidance on reliance damages for breach of contract with a particular focus on wasted expenditure and the recently established ‘facilitation principle’.
  • How the courts will approach disputes involving damages incurred in reliance on contractual promises.
  • Important practical strategies as to how you can manage risk when drafting contracts or advising your clients.

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your understanding about this important and evolving area of contract law from the solicitor who ran the High Court case from its origins.

Recorded on 27 March 2025

Amanda Comelli, Partner, Brown White Stein Lawyers
Eleanor Arthurson, Associate, Brown Wright Stein Lawyers
Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Ourania Konstantinidis, Partner, Dentons



4 CPD units

Non-Member $529.00
Member $365.00

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Civil litigators mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 4 CPD Unit  On-demand recording




This session was recorded on 20 March 2025 as part of the Civil litigators: 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 civil litigators, while earning four CPD units.
Topics include:

Developments in evidence law – Carmel Lee, Barrister, Greenway Chambers

In this session, learn about recent developments in evidence law and their application to civil litigation.

Legal ethics – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

This session will examine ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, with practical applications for civil litigators.

Building your civil litigation practice – Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development

The session will focus on how to counteract the effects of a market slowdown and demonstrate what it takes to stand out in an increasingly competitive and noisy marketplace.

Many firms suffer from a lack of awareness, underperforming websites, no real point of difference from the competition and personnel who consider themselves professionals rather than marketers or salespeople.

Session participants will learn how to engage potential clients without sounding confused or bland and also how to build trust and credibility, so they become the provider of choice over time. 

Key points to be covered include:

  • Why you should change your attitude and behaviour relating to business development.
  • The profit model all successful businesses must master.
  • How the answers to three simple questions can change your financial life.
  • The ‘must implement’ ideas to drive revenue growth in the new modern world.

Working with Counsel – Paul Cutler, Migration Lawyer, Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator

Working with Counsel should be a constructive and collaborative process for both solicitor and barrister. Each have their own roles in civil litigation. Good teamwork and understanding are essential to achieve the best result for the client. This session will look at some of the important aspects of briefing, working with and instructing counsel at trial.

Recorded on 20 March 2025
Carmel Lee, Barrister, Greenway Chambers
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development
Paul Cutler, Migration Lawyer, Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator


4 CPD units

Non-Member $520.00
Member $365.00

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Personal injury law: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 4 CPD Unit  On-demand interactive / recording




This session was recorded on 12 March 2025 as part of the Personal injury law: 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 practitioners, while earning four CPD units.

Topics include:

Case law: A year in review – Rita Yousef, Special Counsel, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
This case law update will provide you with important insights from a selection of recent personal injury cases. 

Legal ethics – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW
This session examines ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, with practical applications for personal injury lawyers.

Tips for growing a personal injury practice – Carmine Santone, Director, Santone Lawyers
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.

Costs for personal injury lawyers – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitors, The Law Society of NSW
By the end of this session, you will:

  • Be familiar with costs disclosure obligations
  • Understand how to establish optimal billing practices, and
  • Be able to establish a costs practice with appropriate costs precedents.

For Mandatory rule 6.1 courses 

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.

Recorded on 12 March 2025
Rita Yousef, Special Counsel, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW
Carmine Santone, Director, Santone Lawyers
Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitors, The Law Society of NSW

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4 CPD units

Non-Member $520.00
Member $365.00

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Latest developments in legal practice: Mandatory Rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 3 CPD Unit  On-demand recording



This session was recorded on 30 January 2025 as part of the Latest developments in legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Hear from legal experts about the latest developments and skills required for best legal practice, while earning three CPD units.

Communication and influencing skills in online legal practice – Duncan Young, Director, Duncan Young Consulting

In today’s digital legal environment, effective communication and influencing skills are more essential than ever to foster client trust, manage virtual relationships, and present compelling cases remotely. This workshop will equip legal practitioners with strategies to enhance their online communication skills, ensuring they can convey professionalism, empathy, and authority in virtual interactions.

Participant takeaways:

  • Mastering virtual client relationships: Understand the nuances of building and maintaining client trust and rapport in a digital setting, from initial contact to ongoing case updates.
  • Effective virtual presentation skills: Learn techniques for presenting legal arguments and cases persuasively in virtual courtrooms or client meetings, maintaining impact and clarity.
  • Non-verbal communication in video calls: Recognise and leverage body language, eye contact, and other non-verbal cues in virtual meetings to project confidence and enhance understanding.
  • Building influence through empathy: Use empathetic listening and client-centred communication to enhance influence and foster positive relationships in the digital space.

The ethics of using Generative AI – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

This session will examine ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, with specific application to lawyers when using Generative AI.

Getting your practice ready for AML reforms – Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW

Welcome to the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) session where we discuss matters that a captured Solicitor will need to start thinking about to comply with obligations as part of AML reforms.   

At the end of this session, you will learn about: 

  • The Australian AML/CTF regulatory framework and the potential harm that can be caused by money laundering and terrorism financing,  
  • Why Solicitors are captured by the reforms, and  
  • How to take stock of your current systems and processes to enable you to undertake a gap analysis.
Recorded on 30 January 2025
Duncan Young, Director, Duncan Young Consulting
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW


3 CPD units

Non-Member $450.00
Member $315.00

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Important issues for in-house lawyers: mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 4 CPD Unit  On-demand recording




This session was recorded on 6 February 2025 as part of the Important issues for in-house lawyers: mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by in-house legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. 

AI and your professional skills – Caryn Sandler, Partner + Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer, Gilbert + Tobin

Artificial Intelligence (particularly Gen AI) has now well and truly arrived in the legal industry and has the potential to shake up the way we practice. This session will serve as your guide to the Gen AI technologies that will likely change the way we find, review and write legal content. Taking a vendor-agnostic approach, we’ll bypass the hype and explain everything you need to know about:

  • The current state of Gen AI in the legal industry.
  • Emerging legal use cases.
  • Gen AI demonstration.
  • Considerations when working with Gen AI.
  • What you need to do now to prepare for potential changes to legal service delivery.

Ethical issues for in-house lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

In this session Linden will review recent issues in ethics, focusing on:

  • Avoiding misleading statements.
  • Managing client expectations.
  • Understanding your confidentiality obligations.

Changes to Australia’s privacy and data security regime – Amber Cerny, Corporate Law Partner, EY Oceania

In this session you will get an update on changes to Australia’s amended privacy and data security laws.

We will also cover what the changes mean for you:

  • How leading inhouse counsel are supporting their businesses to be compliant with the laws.
  • How best to identify and mitigate risks.

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

This session will explore the implications of Australia's ‘right to disconnect’ reforms both for employers and for employees. The presentation will include an examination of how to ensure compliance while fostering a healthier work environment.

Recorded on 6 February 2025
Caryn Sandler, Partner + Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer, Gilbert + Tobin
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Amber Cerny, Corporate Law Partner, EY Oceania
Carly Stebbing, Partner, Longton Legal


4 CPD units

Non-Member $520.00
Member $365.00

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Managing issues with bail applications – on-demand recording

 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 1 March 2025 as part of the Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

This session will offer a practical guide on how to deal with common challenges that arise in release applications. 

Recorded on 1 March 2025
Michal Mantaj, Trial Advocate, Director, Conditsis Lawyers 


1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00

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Data breach prevention, assessment and reporting – on-demand recording

1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

This session was recorded on 25 March 2025 as part of the Privacy and data management essentials: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Data breach prevention, assessment and reporting – Cate Cloudsdale, Counsel, Quay Law Partners

This session will focus on the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and will include: 

  • Assessing a suspected eligible data breach, including whether there is a likelihood of ‘serious harm’.
  • Notification requirements and timelines for action.
  • The regulator’s powers to obtain information and to direct an entity to notify.
  • How to prevent data breaches through data limitation, retention practices, and security measures.

The session will also touch on the Government’s privacy reforms and how these may impact data breach notification requirements and security practices in the near future.

Recorded on 25 March 2025
Cate Cloudsdale, Counsel, Quay Law Partners


1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00

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Ethical data management – on-demand recording

1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

This session was recorded on 25 March 2025 as part of the Privacy and data management essentials: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Ethical data management – protecting confidentiality – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

In this session, Linden will review recent issues in ethics, focusing on:

  • Avoiding misleading statements.
  • Managing client expectations.
  • Understanding your confidentiality obligations.
Recorded on 25 March 2025
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW


1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00

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Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 4 CPD Unit  On-demand recording




This session was recorded on 25 February 2025 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar 

Hear from legal experts as they discuss some of the current issues faced by family legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units.

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

In this session, Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, shares insights and strategies for working on complex parenting matters that involve significant risk issues.

Ethics for family lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

In this session, Linden reviews recent issues in ethics, focusing on:

  • Avoiding misleading statements.
  • Client expectation management.
  • Confidentiality obligations.

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

In this session, Skye discusses the role and mandatory obligations of Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs). She 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.

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 review notable family law cases from 2024, with a discussion of key takeaways from these cases and how they may be applied to day-to-day practice.

Recorded on 25 February 2025
Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Skye Owen, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers
Craig Nicol, Editor, The Family Law Book & Keleigh Robinson Co-Editor, The Family Law Book


4 CPD units

Non-Member $520.00
Member $365.00

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Working with counsel – on-demand recording

 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

This session was recorded on 20 March 2025 as part of the Civil litigators: Mandatory Rule 6.1 – live webinar

Working with Counsel – Paul Cutler, Migration Lawyer, Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator

Working with Counsel should be a constructive and collaborative process for both solicitor and barrister. Each have their own roles in civil litigation. Good teamwork and understanding are essential to achieve the best result for the client. This session will look at some of the important aspects of briefing, working with and instructing counsel at trial.

Recorded on 20 March 2025
Paul Cutler, Migration Lawyer, Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator


1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00

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Time management skills for billable hours – on-demand recording

 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

This session was recorded on 13 March 2025 as part of the Early career lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. 

Time management skills for billable hours – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

By the end of this session, you will:

  • Be familiar with costs disclosure obligations.
  • Understand how to establish optimal billing practices.
  • Be able to establish a costs practice with appropriate costs precedents.
Recorded on Thursday 13 March 2025
Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW


1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00

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Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 4 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

 


This session was recorded on 1 March 2025 as part of the Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss core issues for criminal lawyers, all while earning four CPD units. 

Topics include:    

Case law review – Andrew Tiedt, Director, J Sutton Associates 

This session will cover recent cases dealing with issues of criminal practice and procedure and other cases of interest affecting criminal law practitioners.  


Ethics for criminal lawyers – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
 

This session will provide a review of the ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, and their practical application for criminal law practitioners. 


Working effectively with counsel on criminal law matters 
– Arjun Chhabra, Barrister, Maurice Byers Chambers
 

This session will explore the complementary roles of the solicitor and the barrister in criminal law matters, and constructive practices for solicitors that can optimise the solicitor–barrister relationship. 

Managing issues with bail applications – Michal Mantaj, Trial Advocate, Director, Conditsis Lawyers 

This session will offer a practical guide on how to deal with common challenges that arise in release applications. 

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.

Recorded on 1 March 2025
Andrew Tiedt, Director, J Sutton Associates  
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW 
Arjun Chhabra, Barrister, Maurice Byers Chambers   
Michal Mantaj, Trial Advocate, Director, Conditsis Lawyers 


4 CPD units

Non-Member $520.00
Member $365.00

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Focus on sole practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 3 CPD Unit  On-demand recording



This session was recorded on 19 February 2025 as part of the Focus on sole practice: Mandatory rule 6.1- live webinar.


Hear from legal experts providing the latest tips and best practices for sole practitioners, and earn three CPD units.
 

Topics include: 

Peak performance productivity for sole practitioners – Mario Halouvas, CEO and Founder of MHPP

Are you ready to take charge of your technology, enhance your productivity, and master effective time management? We invite you to an engaging presentation tailored specifically for sole practitioners. This session provides valuable insights and practical strategies to transform your approach to daily task management and communication. 

Discover how to harness the full potential of Microsoft Outlook to streamline your workflow. Learn to automate repetitive tasks, set intelligent email rules, and utilise pre-made templates for swift responses. These techniques will empower you to refine your workflow, allowing you to focus on what truly matters in your practice. Gain skills in efficiently navigating your inbox. We will cover methods to prioritise essential messages, declutter your email environment, and enhance clarity in your communications. This will not only improve your response times but also foster better client relationships. Equip yourself with proactive strategies designed to prevent burnout. We will guide you in structuring your day around your peak productivity periods, ensuring that you work smarter, not harder. By aligning your tasks with your natural rhythms, you'll experience reduced stress and increased efficiency. 

Join us for this insightful session that promises to equip you with the tools necessary for a more productive and balanced professional life. Don't miss out on the opportunity to elevate your practice through effective technology management!

Please note this session will only be available until 14 May 2025.

Legal ethical scenarios for sole practice – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
In this session, Linden reviews recent issues in ethics for sole practitioners, focusing on:

  • Avoiding misleading statements.
  • Managing client expectations.
  • Understanding your confidentiality obligations.

Getting your practice ready for AML reforms – Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW

In this session, we introduce you to getting your practice ready for the amended Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing legislation. You will learn about:

  • The key elements you need to start thinking about to work out the money laundering and terrorism financing risks your practice may reasonably face in providing designated services.
  •  Assessing the level of risk to your business in relation to money laundering and terrorism financing.
  • The measures you will need to put in place to mitigate and manage risks in your AML program, including measures to conduct periodic reviews.

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.

Recorded on 19 February 2025
Mario Halouvas, CEO and Founder of MHPP
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW
 


3 CPD units

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Member $315.00

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Case law: A year in review – on-demand recording

1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

This session was recorded on 12 March 2025 as part of the Personal injury law: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

Case law: A year in review – Rita Yousef, Special Counsel, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
This case law update will provide you with important insights from a selection of recent personal injury cases.

Recorded on 12 March 2025
Rita Yousef, Special Counsel, Caroll & O'Dea Lawyers


1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00

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Procuring, delivering and maintaining public infrastructure and services in NSW – on-demand recording

1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording
                                                                               

This session was recorded on 26 February 2025 as part of the Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Procuring, delivering and maintaining public infrastructure and services in NSW: Key legal principles and cases – Christine Lithgow, Principal, Christine Lithgow & Associates
Informed by case law, this session will provide an overview of the principles for managing the full procurement life cycle, including ensuring sustainability.

Recorded on 26 February 2025
Christine Lithgow, Principal, Christine Lithgow & Associates


1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00

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Ethics for criminal lawyers – on-demand recording

 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 1 March 2025 as part of the Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

This session will provide a review of the ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, and their practical application for criminal law practitioners. 

Recorded on 1 March 2025
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW 


1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00

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Case law review – on-demand recording

 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 1 March 2025 as part of the Core issues for criminal lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

This session will cover recent cases dealing with issues of criminal practice and procedure and other cases of interest affecting criminal law practitioners.  

Recorded on 1 March 2025
Andrew Tiedt, Director, J Sutton Associates


1 CPD units

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Member $110.00

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Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 3 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 26 February 2025 as part of the Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Procuring, delivering and maintaining public infrastructure and services in NSW: Key legal principles and cases – Christine Lithgow, Principal, Christine Lithgow & Associates

Informed by case law, this session will provide an overview of the principles for managing the full procurement life cycle, including ensuring sustainability. 

Confidentiality of government information in legal proceedings: Legal professional privilege and public interest immunity – Michael Rennie, Barrister, Level 6 St James Hall
Perhaps the two primary mechanisms for maintaining the confidentiality of government information in litigation are claims for public interest immunity and claims of client legal privilege (or legal professional privilege). As such, knowledge of these procedures is an essential part of a government lawyer’s skillset.

Both are substantive subjects worth their own in-depth examination. This paper will provide a brief refresher course on both topics, the mechanisms of asserting either form of privilege claim, and the extent to which LPP and PII can sometimes overlap.

Ethics for government lawyers – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
This session will examine ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, with specific application to government lawyers.

Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Coninuing 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.

Recorded on 26 February 2025
Christine Lithgow, Principal, Christine Lithgow & Associates
Michael Rennie, Barrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

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3 CPD units

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Member $280.00

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Confidentiality of government information in legal proceedings: Legal professional privilege and public interest immunity – on-demand recording

1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

This session was recorded on 26 February 2025 as part of the Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Confidentiality of government information in legal proceedings: Legal professional privilege and public interest immunity – Michael Rennie, Barrister, Level 6 St James Hall
Perhaps the two primary mechanisms for maintaining the confidentiality of government information in litigation are claims for public interest immunity and claims of client legal privilege (or legal professional privilege). As such, knowledge of these procedures is an essential part of a government lawyer’s skillset.

Recorded on 26 February 2025
Michael Rennie, Barrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers


1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00
Member $105.00

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The ethics of using Generative AI – on-demand recording

 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

This session was recorded on 30 January 2025 as part of the Latest developments in legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

The ethics of using Generative AI – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
This session will examine ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, with specific application to lawyers when using Generative AI.

Recorded on 30 January 2025
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW


1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00

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Unfair contracts - the new penalties: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

 4 CPD Unit  On-demand recording
     
   
                     
                

This session was recorded on 27 March 2024 as part of the Unfair contracts - the new penalties: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

This course will focus on changes to the Australian Consumer Law which came into effect November 2023, and which prohibit businesses from proposing, using, or relying on unfair contract terms in standard form contracts with consumers and small businesses. ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh has noted that “There was previously little motivation for businesses to comply with the law”.  With substantial penalties now available, there is a significant incentive to comply. 

Topics include:

Good drafting and compliance with the changes to unfair contracts law – Kathleen Morris, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers

On 9 November 2022 the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Cth) came into effect, which expanded and reformed the unfair contract terms regimes applying under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth). Those amendments included the introduction of a new civil penalty regime prohibiting the use of, and reliance on, unfair contract terms by businesses, which came into operation from 9 November 2023. The amendments also broadened the definition of “small business” and clarified matters to be taken into account when assessing whether a contract is a “standard form contract”. This session considers those legislative changes and steps that can be taken to ensure compliance with the unfair contract terms regime. 

Ethical issues and unfair contracts – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW

In this session, Linden Barnes will examine ethical issues relating to contract law.

Unfair terms - legislation and case review – Jennifer Dean, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery

In this session, Jennifer Dean will review important recent decisions and critical legislative changes.

Complying with the unfair contract terms regime – Verity Quinn, Special Counsel, ACCC

ACCC Special Counsel Verity Quinn will provide an overview of what the unfair contract terms regime requires, and give some tips for businesses when reviewing their contracts to ensure they comply with the law including discussion around:

  • Changes allowing courts to impose substantial penalties on businesses and individuals who include unfair terms in their standard form contracts. Prior to the changes, courts could only declare specific terms of a contract void, no penalties applied.
  • Changes expanding the coverage of the regime to apply to more small business contracts.
  • Changes clarifying aspects of the regime, including more clearly defining ‘standard form contracts'.

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.

Recorded on 27 March 2024
Kathleen Morris, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW 
Jennifer Dean, Partner, Johnson Winter Slattery 
Verity Quinn, Special Counsel, ACCC


4 CPD units

Non-Member $520.00
Member $365.00

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