9:00 AM 12:00 PM | |
Online | |
This course will be delivered entirely online in two components:
Based on the concept of physical first aid, mental health first aid refers to the support provided before professional help is received. This may be when a person is first developing a mental health problem, when the person is experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or when a person is in a crisis situation. In this informative and practical course designed for the Australian legal workplace context, participants will learn:
This evidence-based award-winning course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. Mental Health First Aid is an award-winning program and is included in SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidenced-Based Programs and Practices. Please note that participant numbers for this course are limited, due to the nature of the content covered and the interactive format of the workshops. |
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Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW |
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Full - Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the Australian Legal Profession – online workshop
- No sessions currently available
5 CPD units
Wednesday, 1 May and Friday, 3 May 2024 | |
5 CPD Units Online workshop |
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the Australian Legal Profession – online workshop
5 CPD units
Tuesday, 5 and Thursday, 7 November 2024 | |
5 CPD Units Online workshop |
9:00 AM 12:00 PM | |
Online | |
This course will be delivered entirely online in two components:
Based on the concept of physical first aid, mental health first aid refers to the support provided before professional help is received. This may be when a person is first developing a mental health problem, when the person is experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or when a person is in a crisis situation. In this informative and practical course designed for the Australian legal workplace context, participants will learn:
This evidence-based award-winning course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. Mental Health First Aid is an award-winning program and is included in SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidenced-Based Programs and Practices. Please note that participant numbers for this course are limited, due to the nature of the content covered and the interactive format of the workshops. |
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Simonette Vaja, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW |
Panel: Preparing for Change – Again: The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
The draft Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 (Cth) proposes some significant changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), particularly around parenting and considerations for determining the child’s best interests. This expert panel will examine the proposed changes for both practitioners and clients, including from historical, legal, and practical perspectives. The panel will discuss the impact of the expected changes on the way family lawyers conduct matters, including advice around potential outcomes, and consider the areas of conjecture when it comes to interpreting and applying the legislative amendments. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. DISTRESSING
CONTENT Viewers are
advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing.
Please review the course description and use your discretion before
proceeding. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Jacqueline Dawson, Chair, Specialist Accreditation Board, Law Society of New South Wales and Principal, Sexton Family Law The Honourable Colin Forrest SC, Barrister, Family Law Chambers Dr Henry Kha, Senior Lecturer, Macquarie University Susan Warda, Partner, Mills Oakley | |
Exploring Family Law topics that affect Trans, Intersex and Non-Binary individuals – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session will examine some of
the scenarios and complexities that arise for transgender, non-binary and
intersex people in family law matters. This includes the uncertainty around
parental status of those seeking to be parents where one of the parties is
transgender, non-binary or intersex (and what they can be called), as well as
challenges in parenting cases where one parent undergoes a gender transition
and the other party expresses resistance or non-acceptance. The court's
approach to medical treatment for transgender teenagers and surgical
interventions for intersex children after birth will also be examined,
alongside proposed changes in the ACT aimed at addressing such scenarios. Presenter
Stephen Page will further consider the issues arising for family lawyers as to
how to conduct such matters and address all parties, ensuring professional
conduct and preventing any form of discrimination or professional conduct
complaints. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are
advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing.
Please review the course description and use your discretion before
proceeding. |
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Recorded on 12 July 2023 | |
Stephen Page, Director, Page Provan | |
Assessing damages for funds management: When, why and how much? – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
When is it appropriate to award damages for funds management? This session looks at what it means to be incapable of managing one’s affairs and explores the evolution of funds management as a head of damage, including claims involving people whose incapacity has not been caused by the negligent tortfeasor. The session will also deal with quantification of damages for funds management, the tension between the costs charged by private trustees and the public interest in keeping insurance premiums affordable, and the author’s suggestion for reform. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are
advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing.
Please review the course description and use your discretion before
proceeding. |
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Recorded on 6 July 2023 | |
Judith Waldock, Partner, Moray & Agnew Lawyers | |
Penalties Post-Paciocco: Where are we now? – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
The last decade has seen an influx of discussion of the law relating to penalties in Australia and the United Kingdom. On 27 July 2016, the High Court handed down Paciocco v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd [2016] HCA 28, which provided significant judicial consideration of the law relating to penalties and the rule’s scope. This session aims to canvas the developments in the law relating to penalties post-Paciocco and consider how these established principles have been applied in subsequent decisions. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
The Honourable Justice James Stevenson, Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
Update on retail and commercial leasing cases and related law reform – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Join Gary Newton as he examines the latest retail and commercial lease cases, covering topics such as covid rent relief, termination or possession, suitability of the fire services and structural upkeep. The session will touch on previous cases now overturned or affirmed in the past year, and consider the first right of refusals in leases, the formation of a binding lease, the exercise of option and relief against forfeiture. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers | |
What’s new in employment law – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session will cover recent legislative amendments with a particular focus on women in the workforce. The topics will include changes to sexual harassment, systemic discrimination, positive duties, new grounds for discrimination in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), equal remuneration, pay secrecy, parental leave and flexible working arrangements. In addition to the substantive changes, the session will also cover the avenues for resolving disputes, including the new Part 3.5A of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) for sexual harassment claims and the Australian Human Rights Commission’s new powers to monitor compliance with the positive duty and apply to the federal courts for an order to direct employers to comply with the positive duty. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Kate Eastman AM SC, Barrister, New Chambers | |
pay secrecy; parental leave; flexible work; workplace investigations |
The Real Property List: Recent case review – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session will consider recent cases that have appeared in the Real Property List in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Cases discussed cover topics such as rectification, e-conveyancing and caveats, effective charging clauses, statutes of limitations and mortgages, s 66G of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW), trust law, and costs. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
The Honourable Justice Elisabeth Peden, Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
Navigating care and protection law: Essential insights for family lawyers – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 as part of the Navigating care and protection law: Essential insights for family lawyers – live webinar. The Law Society of New South Wales is pleased to offer to our members a complimentary recorded webinar covering the fundamental principles and practices in care and protection law. As the practice of family law continues to evolve and overlap with adjacent areas of practice, it is valuable for family law practitioners to expand their understanding of intersecting legal matters, particularly those impacting children. This webinar will equip attendees with a foundational understanding of governing legislation, child protection principles, the types of child protection applications and orders and the powers of the Children’s Court of New South Wales. |
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Recorded on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 | |
Dian Neligan, Principal Solicitor, Neligan Law and Accredited Specialist in Children’s Law | |
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Best practice for Court based Dispute Resolution: Make the deal, don’t break the deal – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
Join Senior Judicial Registrar
Brett McGrath and Court Child Expert Joyce Snedden for an exploration of the
best practice for practitioners when engaging in the Federal Circuit and Family
Court of Australia’s Dispute Resolution setting. Topics will include the Court’s
conference structure, preparation and planning, dealing with risk, and the best
approach for making the deal – not breaking the deal. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. DISTRESSING
CONTENT Viewers are
advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing.
Please review the course description and use your discretion before
proceeding. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Senior Judicial Registrar Brett McGrath, Director, National Registrar Operations (Dispute Resolution), Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Joyce Snedden, Court Child Expert, Court Children’s Service, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia | |
Parenting;
FCFCOA; child protection |
Life cycle of a family provision claim in NSW: A practical walkthrough – live online workshop (July)
4 CPD units
Thursday, 4 July 2024 | |
4 CPD Units Live online workshop |
9:00 AM 13:15 PM | |
This workshop will cover the procedural aspects of conducting family provision litigation in NSW. There will be a focus on practicalities for solicitors acting for both plaintiffs and defendants, worked through with a case study. The workshop is intended to be interactive and will best suit practitioners who have recently begun working in, or are looking to work in, the jurisdiction. Participants should come away with a useful framework for approaching family provision proceedings in practice, from their commencement to their resolution. Please note, this is an interactive workshop-style course. You will be required to turn on your web camera and microphone and participate in verbal discussions as required by the facilitators. |
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Hugh Morrison, Barrister, St James Chambers Patricia Muscat, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers |
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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 |
NSW planning law - fundamental for property lawyers – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 19 March 2022 as part of the Young Lawyers - Property Law - one day intensive - live webinar. Hear from Mark Evans on NSW planning law as he provides helpful tips for lawyers looking to expand their knowledge and build their skills and practice. Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. |
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Recorded on 19 March 2022 | |
Mark Evans, Director, Whiteacre Legal |
Non-Compellable Powers, Compellable Actions and Tennis: Recent Developments in Judicial Review – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 16 March 2022 as part of Great tips for Government Solicitors - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Non-Compellable Powers, Compellable Actions and Tennis: Recent Developments in Judicial Review - This session will provide recent developments in Judicial review. 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 16 March 2022 | |
Dr Amanda Sapienza, Forthcoming Reader, Level 22 Chambers and Formerly Senior Solicitor, Crown Solicitor's office |
Supervised legal practice under the Legal Profession Uniform Law – on-demand interactive
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Unit On-demand interactive |
Under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) (Uniform Law), lawyers must undertake supervised legal practice before they can have Condition 2 removed from their practising certificate and practice unsupervised. It is important for all practitioners to have an understanding of what supervised legal practice should look like in practice, whether they are supervised or in a position to supervise others. The Law Society’s self-paced course on Supervised legal practice under the Uniform Law will provide both supervising and supervised lawyers with a better understanding of the regulatory requirements and best practices in a supervisory relationship, and provides guidance on how to implement this in the workplace. At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Our on-demand interactive courses allow you to save your progress and learn to your own schedule. Courses include interactive and engaging content, knowledge checks and links to essential resources. This course consists of 13 chapters, featuring the expertise of Katherine Lau. |
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Created in October 2023 | |
Katherine Lau, Professional Support Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW | |
1.5 |
Essentials for lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on demand recording
3 CPD units
3 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 12 December 2023 as part of the Course Essentials for 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 legal practitioners, while earning three CPD units. Plain language training for professionals – Sharon de Bomford, Principal, Write Results Why should you bother writing in plain language? Well, because the courts demand it, clients want it and management appreciates it. There’s also evidence that shows plain language can get you better results. And if you do that, you will lift your personal profile, your team’s value and your organisation’s reputation. Write Results – plain language training for professionals looks at the four key skills you need to write well: thinking, planning, writing and checking. In this interactive, hour-long training session, we use entertaining and practical examples to show you how to spot the issues and fix them. Legal ethics – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session, you will explore ethical issues that can arise in your daily practice. Linden Barnes will identify important cases that will assist you in determining your professional responsibilities. Linden offers a detailed summary of the facts of each case, analyses the judgment, and discusses the wider implications of these decisions. This will be an interactive session as Linden encourages active participation, so bring along your questions!Practice management and compliance under the Uniform Law – Katherine Lau, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session, Katherine will look at the high-risk compliance areas of legal practice and review the compliance management objectives under the Legal Profession Uniform Law. She will also discuss compliance management strategies to address risks in legal practice. Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. 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 12 December 2023 | |
Sharon de Bomford, Principal, Write Results Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Katherine Lau, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW | |
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 |
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 |
Essentials for hybrid legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
3 CPD units
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:
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 | |
Accounting for non-accountant lawyers – in-person workshop
Tuesday, 28 May 2024 | |
3.5 CPD Units In-person workshop |
9:00 AM 13:00 PM | |
The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | |
Understanding accounting terminology and methodologies is essential to the effective practice of law for many NSW lawyers, especially those who are or who plan to be principals, partners, and in-house practitioners. Join Professor Robert Deutsch for an interactive and informative half-day workshop covering financial and accounting essentials. Through case studies, you will learn about:
This course will be delivered in-person at the Law Society and spots are limited, so register today. |
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Professor Robert Deutsch, Senior Tax Counsel, The Tax Institute |
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Practice management course: May 2024 – online
10 CPD units
Monday 27, Wednesday 29 & Friday 31 May 2024 | |
10 CPD Units Online |
9:00 AM 5:30 PM | |
Note: The Law Society of NSW will be delivering this Practice Management Course entirely online. Some subjects will include online work that either should be completed in advance, which will be made available via the online portal on 1 April 2024. Course brochure - view here. Are you looking to start your own legal practice? Maybe you plan on joining an already successful practice as its newest principal? There are a few things you need to know first. Register for our Practice Management Course and gain the skills you need to succeed as a principal lawyer running a profitable practice. You will be taught how to run an efficient and cost-effective practice by employing business management skills, quality systems, and leadership of your potential employees. Our experienced facilitators will give you the tools you need to provide the highest quality services to clients, to engage your employees and run a successful practice for years to come. In NSW, lawyers who want to become the principal of a legal practice must undertake a legal practice management course to have Condition 3 removed from their practising certificate. This course fulfils this requirement. Topics covered include:
Online learning portal opens 13 May 2024 Proudly sponsored by |
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PMC PMC23 |
Buzzwords: The T-shaped Lawyer – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session will be available from 28 March 2024. This session was recorded on 13 March 2024 as part of the Buzzwords: The T-Shaped Lawyer – live webinar The Law Society of NSW is pleased to launch the first Buzzwords webinar of 2024 focused on decoding the concept of the T-Shaped Lawyer. Join Law Society President Brett McGrath, for a discussion with Peter Connor, Founder and CEO of AlternativelyLegal, and Santhi Latha, Dean at Rajah & Tann Asia Academy, about what a T-Shaped Lawyer is and why it might be a compelling concept for your career, your legal department and your legal practice. Discover:
Register now and unlock the potential of being a T-Shaped Lawyer in shaping your future success. We are pleased to deliver this webinar complimentary to members. |
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Recorded on 13 March 2024 | |
Brett McGrath, President of the Law Society of New South Wales Peter Connor, Founder and CEO of AlternativelyLegal Santhi Latha, Dean at Rajah & Tann Asia Academy | |