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

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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

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.