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 | |
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Business Development skills for solo practitioners – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Property law: One day intensive – on-demand recording
6 CPD units
6 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 19 March 2024 as part of the Property law: One day intensive - live webinar. Join industry experts for this full day online program as they discuss a range of issues faced by property lawyers. Click here to view the full program Topics include: Stamp duty and land tax in real property transactions – Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers This session will cover the impact of recent legislative and other changes to stamp duty and land tax in real property transactions, including:
Legal ethics for property lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW In this session Linden Barnes will consider ethical issues and scenarios relevant to property lawyers. Leaving no room for error: Best practice drafting for put and call option deeds – Spyridon Augoustinos, Associate, Green & Associates Solicitors In this session you will learn:
Retail leases: cases and developments, Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth This session will cover recent critical conveyancing and property law cases and update on cases overturned on appeal, which include:
Dispute management: building and construction defects, Anne Fernando, Partner, Sachs Gerace Lawyers Join Anne Fernando as she examines managing disputes relating to building and construction defects. Topics covered will include:
Litigating with abandon: the obstacles to obtaining a declaration that an easement has been abandoned, Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers In this session on easements, Sydney Jacobs will discuss:
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Spyridon Augoustinos, Associate, Green & Associates Solicitors Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Anne Fernando, Partner, Sachs Gerace Lawyers Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers | |
Stamp duty and land tax in real property transactions – on-demand recording (42756)
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 19 March 2024 as part of the Property law: One day intensive - live webinar. Stamp duty and land tax in real property transactions – Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers This session will cover the impact of recent legislative and other changes to stamp duty and land tax in real property transactions, including:
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Recorded on 19 March 2024 | |
Andrew Rider, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers | |
Leaving no room for error: Best practice drafting for put and call option deeds – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 19 March 2024 as part of the Property law: One day intensive - live webinar. Leaving no room for error: Best practice drafting for put and call option deeds – Spyridon Augoustinos, Associate, Green & Associates Solicitors In this session you will learn:
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Recorded on 19 March 2024 | |
Spyridon Augoustinos, Associate, Green & Associates Solicitors | |
Retail leases: cases and developments – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 19 March 2024 as part of the Property law: One day intensive - live webinar. Retail leases: cases and developments, Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth This session will cover recent critical conveyancing and property law cases and update on cases overturned on appeal, which include:
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Recorded on 19 March 2024 | |
Gary Newton, Partner, HWL Ebsworth | |
Dispute management: building and construction defects – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 19 March 2024 as part of the Property law: One day intensive - live webinar. Dispute management: building and construction defects, Anne Fernando, Partner, Sachs Gerace Lawyers Join Anne Fernando as she examines managing disputes relating to building and construction defects. Topics covered will include:
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Recorded on 19 March 2024 | |
Anne Fernando, Partner, Sachs Gerace Lawyers | |
Key developments and skills for civil litigators: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording
4 CPD units
3 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 20 March 2024 as part of the Key developments and skills for 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: 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 civil litigators. 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. Electronic witnessing and execution of legal instruments – Tim Masters, Senior Associate, Piper Alderman This session will cover the current legislative requirements for electronic execution and remote witnessing of legal documents such as wills, enduring powers of attorney, appointments of enduring guardian, affidavits, statutory declarations, deeds and contracts. In this session you will learn:
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Recorded on 20 March 2024 | |
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW
Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Tim Masters, Senior Associate, Piper Alderman | |
Electronic witnessing and execution of legal instruments – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 20 March 2024 as part of the Key developments and skills for civil litigators: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar Electronic witnessing and execution of legal instruments – Tim Masters, Senior Associate, Piper Alderman This session will cover the current legislative requirements for electronic execution and remote witnessing of legal documents such as wills, enduring powers of attorney, appointments of enduring guardian, affidavits, statutory declarations, deeds and contracts. In this session you will learn:
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Recorded on 20 March 2024 | |
Tim Masters, Senior Associate, Piper Alderman | |
Litigating with abandon: the obstacles to obtaining a declaration that an easement has been abandoned – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 19 March 2024 as part of the Property law: One day intensive - live webinar. Litigating with abandon: the obstacles to obtaining a declaration that an easement has been abandoned, Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers In this session on easements, Sydney Jacobs will discuss:
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Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers | |
Practice, procedure and conduct in the Supreme Court of NSW – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 28 February 2024 as part of the Practice, procedure and conduct in the Supreme Court of NSW - live webinar. Join The Hon. Justice Julie Ward, President of the Court of Appeal, for a live webinar examining best practices when appearing in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Attendees will gain valuable insights into procedure and learn practical tips on proper conduct when conducting matters in this jurisdiction. 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 28 February 2024 | |
The Honourable Justice Julie Ward, President of the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of NSW | |
SBS Inclusion Program: Appropriate workplace behaviour – on-demand interactive
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Unit On-demand interactive |
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Inclusion is essential in today's legal workplace, both for individuals and for organisations. The SBS Core Inclusion Program comprises eight self-paced courses designed to provide core skills and knowledge around supporting diversity in the workplace. The Appropriate workplace behaviour course outlines the types of behaviours that are not conducive to a respectful and inclusive workplace, the impacts of inappropriate behaviours, and the action to take if you witness or experience them. By completing this course you will gain new skills, including being able to:
To view and register for other courses in the SBS Inclusion Program, click here. |
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SBS Inclusion Program: Disability – on-demand interactive
1.75 CPD units
1.75 CPD Unit On-demand interactive |
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Inclusion is essential in today's legal workplace, both for individuals and for organisations. The SBS Core Inclusion Program comprises eight self-paced courses designed to provide core skills and knowledge around supporting diversity in the workplace. The Disability course provides information and first-person stories to improve understanding of disability in all its guises, and show how employment options for people with disability can be improved and embraced On completion of the Disability course, you should be able to:
This course consists of four modules:
The course
was created by SBS in collaboration with the Australian Network on Disability. |
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Created in February 2024 | |
SBS Inclusion Program: LGBTIQ+ – on-demand interactive
1.25 CPD units
1.25 CPD Unit On-demand interactive |
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Inclusion is essential in today's legal workplace, both for individuals and for organisations. The SBS Core Inclusion Program comprises eight self-paced courses designed to provide core skills and knowledge around supporting diversity in the workplace. The LGBTIQ+ course is designed to improve understanding of the LGBTIQ+ community. It provides knowledge and tools to promote a fairer, more LGBTIQ+ inclusive workplace and society. Upon completion of the LGBTIQ+ course, you should be able to:
This course consists of three modules:
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SBS Inclusion Program: Gender equity – on-demand interactive
1.25 CPD units
1.25 CPD Unit On-demand interactive |
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Inclusion is essential in today's legal workplace, both for individuals and for organisations. The SBS Core Inclusion Program comprises eight self-paced courses designed to provide core skills and knowledge around supporting diversity in the workplace. The Gender equity course is designed to improve understanding of gender equality in the workplace. It provides tools and information to encourage the conditions and cultures that will enable women to thrive at work. Upon completion of the Gender equity course, you should be able to:
This course consists of three modules:
The course draws on the research and experience of organisations
within the Champions of Change Coalition, and the University of Queensland. |
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SBS Inclusion Program: Generational diversity – on-demand interactive
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand interactive |
Inclusion is essential in today's legal workplace, both for individuals and for organisations. The SBS Core Inclusion Program comprises eight self-paced courses designed to provide core skills and knowledge around supporting diversity in the workplace. The Generational diversity course highlights age-related discriminatory practices and the benefits of a multi-generational workforce, and provides knowledge and tools that can be used to increase inclusion in the workplace. Upon completion of the Generational Diversity course, you should be able to:
This course consists of three modules:
The course was created in collaboration with the EveryAGE Counts campaign, and with input from the Benevolent Society, Randstad RiseSmart Australia, and the Workforce Diversity and Inclusion team at the University of Queensland. To view and register for other courses in the SBS Inclusion Program, click here. |
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SBS Inclusion Program: Core inclusion – on-demand interactive
1.75 CPD units
1.75 CPD Unit On-demand interactive |
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Inclusion is essential in today's legal workplace, both for individuals and for organisations. The SBS Core Inclusion Program comprises eight self-paced courses designed to provide core skills and knowledge around supporting diversity in the workplace. The Core inclusion course outlines the overarching inclusion principles and provides tools for promoting diversity, to help make organisations more inclusive of a range of individuals and communities. At the end of this course, you will be able to:
This course consists of four modules:
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SBS Inclusion Program: First Nations – on-demand interactive
0.75 CPD units
0.75 CPD Unit On-demand interactive |
Inclusion is essential in today's legal workplace, both for individuals and for organisations. The SBS Core Inclusion Program comprises eight self-paced courses designed to provide core skills and knowledge around supporting diversity in the workplace. The Core inclusion course outlines the overarching inclusion principles and provides tools for promoting diversity, to help make organisations more inclusive of a range of individuals and communities. This course will support you in:
This course consists of two modules:
The founder of Carbon Creative, Birri Gubba and Guugu Yimithirr man Wayne Denning, created this course. Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara woman Elizabeth Close from the APY lands created the artwork representing the key course themes. To view and register for other courses in the SBS Inclusion Program, click here. |
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SBS Inclusion Program: Cultural diversity – on-demand interactive
2 CPD units
2 CPD Unit On-demand interactive |
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Inclusion is essential in today's legal workplace, both for individuals and for organisations. The SBS Core Inclusion Program comprises eight self-paced courses designed to provide core skills and knowledge around supporting diversity in the workplace. The Cultural Diversity course explores concepts such as cultural differences and similarities, and the impact of population trends in Australia. It provides culturally specific knowledge and practical skills that can be used to make the workplace more inclusive. On completion of the Cultural diversity course, you should be able to:
This course consists of five modules:
Robert Bean, Managing Director of Cultural Diversity Services, and the Australian Multicultural Foundation were major contributors to the course. To view and register for other courses in the SBS Inclusion Program, click here. |
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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 | |
Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – on-demand recording
6 CPD units
6 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 12 March 2024 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar. Join this full day intensive program specifically tailored to elder law, wills and estate planning practitioners. Experts specialising in this area will cover many of the thorny issues that you might face in your day-to-day practice. You will leave the day with knowledge of the most current laws and cases and an expanded skill set for driving the continued growth and success of your practice. Topics include: Wills and superannuation benefits: tax implications and other issues – Mimi Su, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers In this session Mimi Su will examine complex issues surrounding superannuation benefits in wills and estates matters. Conflicts of interest in elder law, wills and probate matters – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, Law Society of NSW In this session Linden Barnes will consider ethical scenarios relating to conflicts of interest that are of relevance to elder law, wills and probate practitioners. Estate planning for blended families – Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d’Apice Lawyers Blended families, where one or both spouses have children from a prior relationship are today increasingly common. Inevitably, with a blended family situation, there will be a multitude of competing needs and obligations. Skillful estate planning can address those needs and obligations and as far as possible keep conflict within the family to a minimum. The presentation will examine types of blended families, provide an understanding of how to tackle your clients' objectives, and the potential for family provision claims. It will also cover possible strategies to include:
Give me a sign: a case law update on informal wills – Jennifer Vuu, Senior Associate, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers This session will cover:
Confidentiality considerations in elder law, estate planning and estate litigation matters – Isabel McLelland, Senior Associate, Teece Hodgson & Ward Solicitors This session will examine the solicitor's obligation of confidentiality, and its practical implications in the context of elder law, estate planning and estate litigation matters. It will cover:
The ins and outs of testamentary trusts – Stephen Lynch, Director, Sommerville Legal Testamentary trusts are an invaluable estate planning tool, but it is critical that you get them right. This session will cover all the dos and don'ts of testamentary trusts, including:
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Recorded on 12 March 2024 | |
Mimi Su, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d'Apice Lawyers Jennifer Vuu, Senior Associate, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Isabel McLelland, Senior Associate, Teece Hodgon & Ward Solicitors Stephen Lynch, Director, Sommerville Legal | |
Wills and superannuation benefits: tax implications and other issues – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 12 March 2024 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar. Wills and superannuation benefits: tax implications and other issues – Mimi Su, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers In this session Mimi Su will examine complex issues surrounding superannuation benefits in wills and estates matters. |
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Recorded on 12 March 2024 | |
Mimi Su, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers | |
Estate planning for blended families – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 12 March 2024 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar. Estate planning for blended families – Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d’Apice Lawyers Blended families, where one or both spouses have children from a prior relationship are today increasingly common. Inevitably, with a blended family situation, there will be a multitude of competing needs and obligations. Skillful estate planning can address those needs and obligations and as far as possible keep conflict within the family to a minimum. The presentation will examine types of blended families, provide an understanding of how to tackle your clients' objectives, and the potential for family provision claims. It will also cover possible strategies to include:
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Recorded on 12 March 2024 | |
Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d'Apice Lawyers | |
Give me a sign: a case law update on informal wills – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 12 March 2024 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar. Give me a sign: a case law update on informal wills – Jennifer Vuu, Senior Associate, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers This session will cover:
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Jennifer Vuu, Senior Associate, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers | |
Confidentiality considerations in elder law, estate planning and estate litigation matters – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 12 March 2024 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive – live webinar. Confidentiality considerations in elder law, estate planning and estate litigation matters – Isabel McLelland, Senior Associate, Teece Hodgson & Ward Solicitors This session will examine the solicitor's obligation of confidentiality, and its practical implications in the context of elder law, estate planning and estate litigation matters. It will cover:
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Isabel McLelland, Senior Associate, Teece Hodgon & Ward Solicitors | |