LawInform Courses

‘May it please the Court’: Court etiquette and advocacy for early career lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00


	Courtroom demeanor and advocacy skills are crucial for early career lawyers aiming to make a significant impact in litigation and general legal proceedings. This session focuses on navigating courtroom etiquette effectively and honing advocacy techniques to enhance professionalism, credibility, and persuasive power before judges, juries, and opposing counsel. This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Early Career Lawyers stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	The Honourable Geoffrey Bellew SC, Chairperson of the State Parole Authority of NSW

‘You Should Ask That’ – building a better profession through curiosity – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Curiosity is a catalyst for growth and innovation within the legal profession. This session explores the transformative power of curiosity in shaping a more dynamic and resilient legal practice. By encouraging a culture of inquiry and exploration, legal professionals can enhance problem-solving abilities, deepen client relationships, and drive positive change within their practices and the broader legal profession. This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Early Career Lawyers stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Magistrate Imad Abdul-Karim, Magistrate, Local Court of NSW Jennifer Ball, LSNSW Senior Vice President & Senior Partner Clayton Utz Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW Craig Emery, Head of Legal Chapter and Chief Compliance Officer, Telstra Taylah Spirovski, President, NSW Young Lawyers (Moderator)

#LawyerLife: Boundaries and Burnout – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This engaging panel discussion will address the issues of boundaries and burnout within the legal profession equipping early career lawyers with the knowledge and practical techniques to maintain a healthy work-life balance and lay the foundations for a prosperous legal career. Hearing from early career lawyers and expert psychologists in the field, we will conduct a deep dive into this topic using palatable language to highlight the role we all play in fostering resilience and protecting the wellbeing of ourselves, our clients and our colleagues. This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Early Career Lawyers Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	David Fox, Psychologist Mei Gong, Senior Associate, Johnson Winter Slattery Elli Balafas, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW (Moderator)

A Flourishing Career – on-demand recording

0.75 CPD units

Non-Member $130.00

Member $95.00

.75 CPD Units On-demand recording


	Join us for a candid discussion from our senior leaders about what's changed, what's stayed the same and what the future holds for government lawyers. This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Mark Hare, General Counsel, The Cabinet Office Brett Thomson, Acting Director and Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of NSW Abbie Hartley, Deputy Parliamentary Counsel, NSW Parliamentary Counsel’s Office (Moderator) Geri Ettinger, Mediator, NSW Personal Injury Commission

Access to Justice: Small Steps to Tackle a Big Problem – on-demand recording

0.75 CPD units

Non-Member $130.00

Member $95.00

.75 CPD Units On-demand recording


	Fair and equitable access to justice is a fundamental principle for the legal profession. The reality is, there are many parts of the community struggling to tap into even basic services. And yet there are countless numbers of lawyers working hard to bridge what must seem like an insurmountable gulf. Apart from a large injection of public funding, what are five things the profession could do to ensure those most in need of legal assistance, actually receive it? Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. This session was recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024 as part of the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024
	Monique Hitter, Chief Executive Officer, Legal Aid NSW Bianca Janovic, Pro Bono Counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills Professor Craig Longman, Professor of Practice, Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research, UTS (Moderator) Francisco Silva, Content Specialist, The Law Society of NSW
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AI Essentials: Practical Insights for Practitioners – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Navigate the opportunities and challenges of using generative AI in this single-session panel, which is tailored for practitioners seeking a practical understanding. Hear from industry experts about the fundamentals of generative AI, explore its application, and grasp how AI adoption can boost business growth and staff wellbeing. Walk away feeling equipped to harness AI's potential ethically and effectively in your practice. This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Rural and Private Practice stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Linden Barnes, AI Task Force Member, Senior Ethics Solicitor, LSNSW Anneka Ferguson, Senior Lecturer, UNSW Practical Legal Training Program; Solicitor, Walker Gibbs and King; Member of The Law Society of NSW Ethics Committee, Rural Issues Committee, & AI Task Force Amber Ling, Partner, Cutcher & Neale (Sponsor) Sarah Waley, Founder & Director, Ideas in Practice, Head of Clients & Markets – Turks Legal Brett McGrath, President, The Law Society of NSW, Member of The Law Society of NSW AI Task Force (Moderator)

AI, cyber risks and the ethics of it all. What is a lawyer to do? – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session explores the intersection of AI, cyber risks and ethics, with a focus on actionable strategies for in-house lawyers. Gain insights into navigating legal challenges, fostering ethical AI practices and how to safeguard your business against cyber threats. This session was recorded as part of the In-House Corporate Stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024
	Peter Anstee, First Assistant Secretary, Cyber Technology Policy Division, Department of Home Affairs Annie Haggar, Partner, Head of Cybersecurity – Australia, Norton Rose Fulbright Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson, Senior Lecturer in Epistemics, UNSW (Moderator) Brett McGrath, President, Law Society

Annual Conference 2024 - Day 1 & 2 - Annual Conference 2024: Early Career Lawyers – on-demand recording

9 CPD units

Non-Member $1075.00

Member $755.00

9 CPD Units On-demand recording

As a part of the two day conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney on the 10th and 11th of October, this two-day in-person event presents an unparalleled opportunity to come together and engage in a dynamic exchange of ideas that will help shape the future of the legal profession.

These sessions were recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024 and Friday 11 October 2024 as part of the Annual Conference 2024.

Recorded on 10 & 11 October 2024

Annual Conference 2024 - Day 1 & 2 - Government Solicitors – on-demand recording

8.5 CPD units

Non-Member $1075.00

Member $755.00

8.5 CPD Units On-demand recording

As a part of the two day conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney on the 10th and 11th of October, this two-day in-person event presents an unparalleled opportunity to come together and engage in a dynamic exchange of ideas that will help shape the future of the legal profession.

These sessions were recorded as part of the Annual Conference 2024.

Recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024 and Friday 11 October 2024

Annual Conference 2024 - Day 1 & 2 - In-house Corporate – on-demand recording

8 CPD units

Non-Member $1075.00

Member $755.00

8 CPD Units On-demand recording

As a part of the two day conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney on the 10th and 11th of October, this two-day in-person event presents an unparalleled opportunity to come together and engage in a dynamic exchange of ideas that will help shape the future of the legal profession.

These sessions were recorded as part of the Annual Conference 2024.

Recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024 and Friday 11 October 2024

Annual Conference 2024 - Day 1 & 2 - Rural and Private Practice – on-demand recording

8.75 CPD units

Non-Member $1075.00

Member $755.00

8.75 CPD Units On-demand recording

As a part of the two day conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney on the 10th and 11th of October, this two-day in-person event presents an unparalleled opportunity to come together and engage in a dynamic exchange of ideas that will help shape the future of the legal profession.

These sessions were recorded as part of the Annual Conference 2024.

Recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024 and Friday 11 October 2024

Corporate in-house law in a changing world: Addressing the top 5 global issues – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Join us for a thought provoking discussion as we identify and analyse the top 5 global issues impacting in-house lawyers and what this means for the practice of law in Australia. This session was recorded as part of the In-House Corporate stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024
	Jon Downes, General Counsel, MinterEllison Gavin Ingram, General Counsel, APAC and Vice President of Strategic Planning, Global Blue Michelle Smyth, Regional General Counsel, EY Oceania (Moderator) Rebekah Hunter

Defamation and social media – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session has everything - Sydney-real-estate-size damages, social media slights and surprising trial turnabouts. This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Judge Judith Gibson, District Court of NSW

Defending Rights, Defining Wrong: Strategies for Defending Criminal Defence Lawyers in Identifying Torts Committed by Police – on-demand recording

0.75 CPD units

Non-Member $130.00

Member $95.00

0.75 CPD Units On-demand recording


	A session to assist criminal defence lawyers in identifying torts committed by police – with a focus on First Nations populations in RRR communities. This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Rural and Private Practice stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Mr Edward Anderson, Barrister, HB Higgens Chambers

Employment Law: Understanding and Navigating Recent Amendments – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session will examine some of the recent developments in employment law including: Changes to casual employment The introduction of the right to disconnect The pay secrecy prohibition Limitations on fixed term contracts Criminalising wage theft Expansion of domestic and family violence protections in employment This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Rural and Private Practice stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Michael Byrnes, Partner, Employment, Workplace Relations and WHS – Swaab Member of the Law Society of NSW Employment Law Committee Carly Stebbing, Partner and Head of Employment Law - Longton Legal Member of the Law Society of NSW Employment Law Committee Kymberlei Goodacre, President, Clarence River & Coffs Harbour Regional Law Society (Moderator)

Forever Playing the Part? – on-demand recording

0.75 CPD units

Non-Member $130.00

Member $95.00

.75 CPD Units On-demand recording


	Packed courtrooms, high-pressure negotiations, and constant client interaction - the legal profession often seems exclusively made for extroverts. But what about introverted lawyers who find their energy drained by social situations and excel in focused research and analysis? This session will offer: Practical advice and inspiring stories from successful introverted lawyers. Insights on how to leverage strengths while navigating the extroverted world of law and could be a valuable resource for law students, lawyers, and anyone considering a legal career who might worry that their personality doesn't fit the mould. How do you drive performance if you manage an introverted team? Because law is noted for its adversarial approach, competition, and assertive work ethic, what if you don’t find yourself in-step with that mindset? Practical tips and tricks to deal with imposter syndrome while making your way through a legal career—and can it ever leave? Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. This session was recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024 as part of the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024
	David Fox, Psychologist, Fox Psychology Mei Gong, Senior Associate, Johnson Winter Slattery Mara Lejins, Solicitor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions NSW (Moderator) Henry Ea, Content Specialist, The Law Society of NSW
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Gatekeeper, guardian of the moral conscience and lion tamer - in house lawyers who walk the ethical tightrope – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Perhaps Bowie also had in-house lawyers in mind when he wrote ‘under pressure’. Join us as we explore the delicate, and often pressurised, balance in-house lawyers navigate between legal obligations, moral conscience and corporate interests. This session was recorded as part of the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024
	Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of New South Wales Michael Guilday, General Counsel and Head of Property, Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd Aggie Maisano, General Counsel, Gadens (Moderator) Tony de Govrik, General Counsel and Company Secretary, Probus South Pacific Limited

Hear from the Regulators – on-demand recording

0.75 CPD units

Non-Member $130.00

Member $95.00

.75 CPD Units On-demand recording

	Join us as we hear from the Regulators at APRA, ASIC and the ACCC on what issues are on the regulatory horizon and how you can prepare for tomorrow’s challenges, today. This session was recorded as part of the In-House Corporate stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Lucinda McCann, General Counsel, APRA Peter Renehan, Special Counsel, ACCC Chris Savundra, Executive Director and General Counsel, ASIC (Moderator) Jessica Farah, General Counsel, Qantas

In the Loop: NSW State Tax Law Unpacked & Recent Section 274 Updates of the Duties Act 1997 – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session will provide a comprehensive update of recent amendments to NSW Duties and Land Tax legislation, including the recent Budget announcements, as well as recent cases. This will include surcharge purchaser duty and surcharge land tax changes, the change in beneficial ownership provisions and the approaching principal place of residence exemption changes. A special focus will be paid to the exemption on the transfer of primary production property between family members, including the recent enhancements that Revenue NSW has made. This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Rural and Private Practice stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Rod Bradbury, Senior Technical Advisor, Technical Advisory Branch, Technical Advisory Service – Revenue NSW

Key Government Cases - A Year in Review – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Join us for a comprehensive look at pivotal cases which have helped shape the legal landscape for government lawyers over the past year. This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Scott Alden, Partner, Mills Oakley Christine Lithgow, Principal, Christine Lithgow & Associates Keith Redenbach, Principal Solicitor, Redenbach Legal

Mercy Begins Where Legal Rights End – Kathleen Folbigg and the Royal Prerogative of Mercy – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Join us for an insightful look at the Royal Prerogative of Mercy and how this discretionary power was used to pardon Kathleen Folbigg. This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Dr Robert Cavanagh, Barrister, Sir Owen Dixon Chambers

Navigating Climate Change - Risks and Reporting Obligations – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Join us for an insightful session on climate change, corporate responsibility and legal obligations. Our exceptional panel will consider how to effectively communicate climate-related issues to stakeholders, clearly highlight the potential legal risks, and align legal strategies with corporate sustainability goals. This session was recorded as part of the In-House Corporate stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Karen Durand, Environmental Geoscientist and Corporate Sustainability Manager, Incitec Pivot Limited Kirsty Ruddock, Managing Lawyer, Safe Climate, Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) Charlotte Turner, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills, Melbourne (Moderator) Michael Tangonan, Legal Counsel, Superannuation & Investments, AMP Australia

Neurotechnology, ethics and the armed forces - a glimpse into the (possible) future – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	This session will take you on a speculative journey through the intersection of neurotechnology and military ethics to consider the complex implications and potential advancements that could shape future armed forces operation. This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Dr Allan McCay, Co-Director, The Sydney Institute of Criminology Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld AC, OBE, Senior Neurosurgeon, The Alfred Hospital Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW (Moderator) Lieutenant Colonel Tanya Haber, NSW Panel Leader, Raise Train Sustain

Off the beaten track: Creative Career Pathways & the Future of the Legal Profession – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	In a rapidly evolving world, the legal profession faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities driven by technological advancements and emerging areas of law. From legal technology to specialised areas such as defense and space law, we delve into how professionals are forging new paths to meet the demands of an increasingly complex global environment. This session explores unconventional career pathways within law, emphasising how creativity, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration are reshaping the future of legal practice. This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Early Career Lawyers stream at the Annual Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 11 October 2024
	Duncan Blake, Lecturer, UNSW Canberra Captain Ian Campbell, Captain Ian Campbell RAN, Director Military Legal Training Centre, Australian Defence Force Anneka Ferguson, Senior Lecturer, UNSW PLT Program & Solicitor, Walker Gibbs and King Elizabeth Wild, Partner, Environment & Planning Team Leader, Norton Rose Fullbright Taylah Spirovski, President, NSW Young Lawyers (Moderator)