Hear an expert panel of employment law practitioners from various sectors discuss the upcoming changes to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and its impact on employers and law practices. From 13 December 2023, the Human Rights Commission will have the power to enforce the new 'positive duty' on employers to eliminate, as far as possible, workplace sexual harassment and discrimination. Understanding the new positive duty is important and relevant to employment law solicitors, legal principals, as well as to the legal profession as a whole. |
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Moderator: Kieran Pender, Senior Lawyer, Human Rights Law Centre Bridget Akers, Senior Solicitor – Employment Law, Legal Aid NSW Sharmilla Bargon, Senior Solicitor – Employment Law Practice, Redfern Legal Centre Amanda Lyras, Partner, Clayton Utz | |
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Panel: The new positive duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Panel: The redefinition of 'family member' under the Family Law Act 1975, kinship care, and the impact on First Nations communities – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session will highlight the importance of appropriate cultural support for children in family separation matters and explore the potential benefits of the recent changes to s60CC of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). The panellists will discuss the jurisdictional crossover that exists between the family and the care jurisdictions, demonstrating how the former offers a better option for keeping children safe. They will also provide guidelines for best practice for Independent Children’s Lawyers acting in the family separation context, and point to the intersection between matters seen on the Specialist Indigenous List and many other matters in which Legal Aid acts – for children who are both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. | |
Recorded on 15 August 2024 | |
Bianca Dufty, Solicitor in Charge, Family Law Service for Aboriginal Communities, Legal Aid NSW (moderator) The Honourable Judge Elizabeth Boyle, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Louise Coady, Principal Solicitor, Aboriginal Legal Service Ltd NSW/ACT Rachael Ward, Director, Child Law, DCJ Legal, Law Reform & Legal Services, Communities and Justice | |
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Panel: Trauma-informed practice - what we need to know and do to protect clients and solicitors in high conflict disputes – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session will cover the definition of trauma, the importance of recognising trauma in clients and the principles guiding trauma informed practice. Participants will hear from panellists from varied disciplines: a clinical psychologist, court officer, legal practitioner and a professional advisor with lived experience working with and writing about their work with trauma affected clients. The panel will discuss how to identify trauma in clients and how it impacts family law disputes. The discussion will cover management techniques in trauma informed practice and how to best assist trauma affected clients in a court setting. The panel will also discuss vicarious trauma and the importance of family lawyers and those working within the family system to beware of this risk and put in place self-care mechanisms and supports. There will be an opportunity to participate in a Q&A session at the end of the session. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. | |
Recorded on 15 August 2024 | |
Cynthia Bluett, Family Law Dispute Resolution Specialist, Separation Solutions (moderator) Judicial Registrar Julianne Bardetta, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Hayley Foster, Director, Family Violence/Access, Equity and Inclusion, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Dr Maree Livermore, Founder and CEO, Tribe Family Lawyers Dr Monique Phipps, Clinical Psychologist | |
Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Family |
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 | |
People management – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 1 March 2022 as part of the Contract law essentials - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. People management - This session will cover some of the foundational considerations of the people component of practice management. Within professional services, people are at the core of our service, so it is critical to ensure they are engaged and able to competently and professionally deliver these services. As leaders, our day-to-day interactions with our people have a significant impact on this success. Topics covered will include recruitment and interviewing, review and feedback discussion, development and difficult conversations along with managing a diverse workplace with flexible work arrangements. 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. |
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Recorded on 1 March 2022 | |
Elicha Reitsma, Head of People & Capability, Coleman Greig |
Personal injury law: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar
4 CPD units
Wednesday, 12 March 2024 | |
4 CPD Units Live webinar |
9:00 AM 1:15 PM | |
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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 Legal ethics – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW
Costs for personal injury lawyers – Nick Satouris, Professional Support Solicitors, The Law Society of NSW By the end of this session, you will:
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. |
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Rita Yousef,
Special Counsel, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers |
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Plain language drafting – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This session was recorded on 19 March 2022 as part of the Young Lawyers - Property Law - one day intensive - live webinar. Hear from Sharon de Bomford on Plain language drafting as she 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 | |
Sharon de Bomford, Principal, Write Results |
Practice and Procedure in NCAT’s Guardianship Division: Practicing in a protective jurisdiction – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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Representing clients in NCAT’s Guardianship Division can be challenging for legal practitioners unfamiliar with the Division’s inquisitorial procedures. The Division is required to exercise its jurisdiction to give paramount consideration to the welfare and interests of people with disabilities in a manner that encourages informality, flexibility and dispatch. The head of the Division, NCAT Deputy President Anne Britton will outline and discuss the procedures employed by the Division designed to achieve those requirements. Ms Britton will also explore how the statutory duty imposed on legal practitioners to cooperate with the Division and the Appeal Panel works in practice. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
Anne Britton, Deputy President and Head of Guardianship Division, NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal | |
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Practice essentials for government lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar
4 CPD units
4 CPD Units Live webinar |
9:00 AM 1:15 PM | |
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Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by government legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. Topics include: Who is your client? – Jenny Stathis, Special Counsel, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Procuring, delivering and maintaining public infrastructure and services in NSW: Key legal principles and cases – Christine Lithgow, Principal, Christine Lithgow & Associates Confidentiality of government information in legal proceedings: Legal professional privilege and public interest immunity – Michael Rennie, Barrister, Level 6 St James Hall 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 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. |
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Jenny Stathis, Special Counsel, Australian
Prudential Regulation Authority |
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Practice Management & Family Law – Recorded webinar
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar |
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This session was recorded on Wednesday 1 March 2023 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. This session will cover:
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Recorded on 1 March 2023 | |
Janine Daher, Associate Director, Sexton Family Law Jacqueline Dawson, Principal, Sexton Family Law | |
Practice management course: April 2025 – online
10 CPD units
Monday 7, Tuesday 8 & Wednesday 8 April 2025 | |
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 24 March 2025. 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 24 March 2025. Proudly sponsored by |
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Practice management course: February 2025 – online
10 CPD units
Monday 3, Tuesday 4 & Wednesday 5 February 2025 | |
10 CPD Units Online |
9:00 AM 5:30 PM | |
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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 20 January 2025. 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 20 January 2025. Proudly sponsored by |
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Practice management course: May 2025 – blended
10 CPD units
Friday 2, 9 & 16 May 2025 | |
10 CPD Units Blended |
Pre-work – Online Three workshop days – The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Self guided learning – Online |
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Note: The Law Society of NSW will be delivering this Practice Management Course in person at The Law Society. Some subjects will include online work to be completed in advance, approximately 5.5 hours. This will be made available via the online portal on 18 April 2025. 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. 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. Our Practice Management Course fulfils this requirement. Register for this 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 applying business management and leadership skills and introducing quality systems. Our experienced facilitators will give you the tools you need to provide the highest quality services to clients, engage your employees, and run a successful practice for years to come. Topics covered include:
Online learning portal opens on 18 April 2025. Click here for the course brochure. Proudly sponsored by |
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Practice management course: May 2025 – online
10 CPD units
Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 & Friday 30 May 2025 | |
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 14 May 2025. 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:
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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 | |
Preparation for hearings and online advocacy: practical tips for interim hearings and first returns – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 26 February 2024 as part of the Course name - mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar. Join us for an insightful one-hour webinar delivered by Senior Judicial Registrar Frances Neilson and Senior Judicial Registrar Alison Osmand of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Their presentation will address practical suggestions and expectations to excel at:
The presentation will have a strong focus on how to enhance the effectiveness of Case Outlines and Tender Bundles (specifically discussing the use of material produced pursuant to s69ZW of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). |
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Senior Judicial Registrar Frances Neilson, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Senior Judicial Registrar Alison Osmand, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia |
Preparing a business for sale: A tax lawyer’s perspective – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. This session covers key tax matters and tax concessions to be aware of when preparing a business for sale. You also will gain an overview on drafting and reviewing sale agreements from a tax perspective, including documenting the sale consideration, tax warranties and tax indemnities. King Tan delivers guidance on how to advise on a restructure before sale and prepare for due diligence, and also provides tips on how to advise on earnouts and non-cash consideration. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
King Tan, Special Counsel, Coleman Greig Lawyers |
Present with impact – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 16 February 2022 as part of the Essentials for civil litigators - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Presenting with impact – In this session participants will learn key principles and techniques for the effective planning and impactful delivery of business presentations. 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. |
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Recorded on 16 February 2022 | |
Tenille Halliday, Associate Partner, Duncan Young Consulting |
Privacy and data management essentials: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar
3 CPD units
Tuesday 25 March 2025 | |
3 CPD Units Live webinar |
9:00 AM 12:15 PM | |
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In this live online course, hear from legal experts on privacy and data management while earning three CPD units. The Privacy Law reforms – Dalvin Chien, Partner, Mills Oakley & Rupert Su, acting Directing Legal (Commercial and Innovation), the NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure This session examines the data privacy rights of individuals, and explores the effects of the recent Privacy Act amendments on protections for personal information. 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:
Data breach prevention, assessment and reporting – Cate Cloudsdale This session will focus on the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and will include:
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. 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. | |
Dalvin Chien, Partner, Mills Oakley |
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Private equity transactions – On-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Business Law stream. In this session, Lee Horan covers pre-deal exclusivity in public transactions and also explores regulatory conditions in schemes of arrangement. Moreover, this presentation investigates the increasing complexity in structures used by private equity sponsors in public transactions, and provides guidance on warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance in private equity transactions. Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible. |
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Recorded on 4 August 2022 | |
Lee Horan, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons |
Probate and Family Provision Claims: Do’s and don’ts – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
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In this session, The Honourable Philip Hallen will cover a variety of topics relevant to Succession List matters. His Honour welcomes interaction with attendees, so please come prepared with your topics or questions. This session was recorded during the Specialist
Accreditation Conference 2023. |
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Recorded on 17 August 2023 | |
The Honourable Justice Philip Hallen, Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
Probate update: The new online uncontested probate and administration applications – on-demand recording
1.5 CPD units
1.5 CPD Units Recorded webinar |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 9 August 2023 as part of the Probate update: The new online uncontested probate and administration applications – live webinar.
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Recorded on 9 August 2023 | |
Rebel Kenna, Director & Prothonotary, Supreme Court of New South Wales Richard Neal, Partner, Teece Hodgson & Ward Solicitors | |
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Probate: 12 Months of online applications and digital grants – on-demand recording
1 CPD units
1 CPD Unit On-demand recording |
This session was recorded on 27 June 2024 as part of the Probate: 12 Months of online applications and digital grants – live webinar. In this recorded webinar, hear from Senior Deputy Registrar Peter Onisforou, Supreme Court of New South Wales, as he discusses:
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Recorded on 27 June 2024 | |
Peter Onisforou, Senior Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court of New South Wales | |
Professional skills for immigration lawyers – on-demand recording
0.5 CPD units
0.5 CPD Units On-demand recording |
Online | |
This session was recorded on 10 March 2022 as part of the Top tips for Immigration lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Professional skills for immigration lawyers - Immigration lawyers in their day-to-day practice work with clients with a diverse range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This session will deal with how to best work in this field; look at communication styles with clients and also Departmental officers and Tribunal members, including the use of interpreters and translators; and will cover certain aspects of the Migration Regulations that can affect future applications including Public Interest Criterion 4020. 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. |
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Recorded on 10 March 2022 | |
Lillian Ajuria, Partner, Ajuria Lawyers Sarah Kabbara, Senior Associate, Ajuria Lawyers |