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Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – Recorded webinar

4 CPD units

Non-Member $505.00

Member $355.00

4 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


	Online
	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. Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by family law practitioners, while earning four CPD units. This course is designed for family lawyers will comprise four sessions: Case update – Monique Robb, Partner, Lander & Rogers This session will cover a review of recent case decisions relevant regarding: unacceptable risk (Isles & Nelisson [2022] FedCFamC1A 97); de facto relationships (including Fairbairn v Radecki [2022] HCA 18); contempt of court; estoppel; and practice and procedure. 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! Handling clients’ emotions in family law – Sheridan Emerson, Partner, Pearson Emerson Family law and Sarah Yigit, Associate, Pearson Emerson Family Law In this session you will learn about: methods for handling various types of emotions, including frustration, sadness and anger; how to identify skills for communicating with clients who are experiencing emotional anguish or hardship and guidelines for dealing with different situations; ways to consider the importance of empathy and understanding when working to deliver the best level of client care; how to develop a deeper understanding of managing the need for frank advice with the impact of that advice on the client; Skill implementation from practice-based experience;. the importance of self-care and how to protect yourself from the anguish of your clients. Practice Management & Family Law – Jacqueline Dawson, Principal Solicitor, Sexton Family Law & Janine Daher, Associate Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist, Sexton Family Law This session will cover: Statutory obligations when running a practice; Managing people – staff and clients; Managing business and workflow processes within the office.
	Recorded on 1 March 2023
	Monique Robb, Partner, Lander & Rogers Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Profession Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW Sheridan Emerson, Partner, Pearson Emerson Sarah Yigit, Associate, Pearson Emerson Janine Daher, Associate Director, Sexton Family Law Jacqueline Dawson, Principal, Sexton Family Law

Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar

4 CPD units

Non-Member $465.00

Member $330.00

Tuesday 25 February 2025
4 CPD Units Live webinar

9:00 AM 1:15 PM

	Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by family legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units. Skills and tips for managing risks relating to complex parenting issues – Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers In this session, Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, will share insights and strategies for working on complex parenting matters that involve significant risk issues. Ethics for family lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW In this session, Linden will review recent issues in ethics, focusing on: Avoiding misleading statements. Client expectation management. Confidentiality obligations. Working with ICLs – Skye Owen, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers In this session, you will learn about the role and mandatory obligations of Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs). We will explore when ICLs are required, how they are appointed and who bears the cost, with insights into how the recent amendments have impacted ICLs. Additionally, we will discuss the types of evidence that assists ICLs, and what this means for you, along with practical communication tips for working with ICLs. 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 2024, with a discussion of key takeaways from these cases and how they may be applied to day-to-day 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 four (4) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law.
	Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Skye Owen, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers Craig Nicol, Editor, The Family Law Book Keleigh Robinson, Co-Editor and Director, The Family Law Book

Key knowledge for commercial lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar

4 CPD units

Non-Member $465.00

Member $330.00

Thursday 6 March 2025
4 CPD Units Live webinar

9:00 AM 1:15 PM

	Are you a good negotiator? – Rosemary Howell, Chairman, Strategic Action Pty Ltd, Adjunct Professor, University of NSW We are all experienced negotiators – we spend our lives in constant negotiation about everything. But are you the most effective negotiator? This session explores how a good outcome in negotiation requires strategic thinking to support planning for, undertaking and reviewing our negotiations. Ethics for commercial lawyers – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW This session will examine ethical aspects of duties to the court, the client and the profession, with specific application to commercial lawyers. Introduction to undertaking ML/TF risk assessments for your practice – Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW This session will discuss anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) matters that a captured lawyer will need to start thinking about to comply with obligations as part of AML reforms. At the end of this session, you will understand: The basics of money laundering and terrorism financing and AUSTRAC’s dual role as regulator and Financial Intelligence Unit. Some ways in which criminals can use real estate to launder money. What an AML risk assessment can look like and how to apply these measures to your practice. How to take stock of your current systems and processes to enable you to undertake a gap analysis. Competition and consumer law case update – David Fleming, Partner, HWL Ebsworth This case law update will provide you with important insights from a selection of recent competition and consumer law cases. 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.
	Rosemary Howell, Chairman, Strategic Action Pty Ltd, Adjunct Professor, University of NSW Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW David Fleming, Partner, HWL Ebsworth

Key knowledge for commercial lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


	Online
	This session was recorded on 22 March 2023 as part of the Key knowledge for commercial lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. This session will be focused on share sale agreements, particularly the following: appropriate drafting of share sale agreements, including limits on claims, GST clauses and relevant tax provisions; tax warranties and tax indemnities; consideration: cash vs non-cash; and earn-outs.
	Recorded on 22 March 2023
	King Tan, Special Counsel, Coleman Greig

Latest developments in legal practice: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar

3 CPD units

Non-Member $380.00

Member $270.00

Thursday 30 January 2025
3 CPD Units Live webinar

9:00 AM 12:15 PM

	Hear from legal experts about the latest developments and skills required for best legal practice, while earning three CPD units. Communication and influencing skills in online legal practice – Duncan Young, Director, Duncan Young Consulting In today’s digital legal environment, effective communication and influencing skills are more essential than ever to foster client trust, manage virtual relationships, and present compelling cases remotely. This workshop will equip legal practitioners with strategies to enhance their online communication skills, ensuring they can convey professionalism, empathy, and authority in virtual interactions. Participant takeaways: Mastering virtual client relationships: Understand the nuances of building and maintaining client trust and rapport in a digital setting, from initial contact to ongoing case updates. Effective virtual presentation skills: Learn techniques for presenting legal arguments and cases persuasively in virtual courtrooms or client meetings, maintaining impact and clarity. Non-verbal communication in video calls: Recognise and leverage body language, eye contact, and other non-verbal cues in virtual meetings to project confidence and enhance understanding. Building influence through empathy: Use empathetic listening and client-centred communication to enhance influence and foster positive relationships in the digital space. The ethics of using Generative AI – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW This session will examine ethical aspects of duties to the Court, the client and the profession, with specific application to lawyers when using Generative AI. Getting your practice ready for AML reforms – Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW In this session, we introduce you to assessing risks as required under the amended Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing legislation. You will learn about: The key elements you need to start thinking about to work out the money laundering and terrorism financing risks your practice may reasonably face in providing designated services. Assessing the level of money laundering and terrorism financing risk to your business. The measures you will need to put in place to mitigate and manage risks in your AML program, including measures to conduct periodic reviews. The AML/CTF compliance officer’s role in overseeing compliance with your AML/CTF policies. 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.
	Duncan Young, Director, Duncan Young Consulting Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Legal Regulation, Law Society of NSW

Law Practice lodgement of Part A & Part B – live webinar

Non-Member $0.00

Member $0.00

Thursday, 18 April 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Online via LawInform


	Course Overview This webinar will provide key information about the new Trust Lodgement Portal (TLP) for the annual trust account reporting process (commonly known as Part A, Part B and External Examiner Report). The TLP has been designed to streamline and enhance the process of lodging your External Examiner Report. Join us for this complimentary webinar that will walk you through the new Trust Lodgement Portal. Over the course of the webinar our presenter will provide a live demo of the new Portal. Attendees will learn how to: Navigate the new Trust Lodgement Portal (commonly known as TLP). Appoint a trust coordinator. Appoint an authorised trust contact (if required). Lodge a Statement of Trust Money (commonly known as a Part A) and comply with your obligations under rule 54 of the Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015 (Uniform Rules). Lodge a Confirmation of Trust Money (commonly known as a Part B), ensure an external examiners report is completed and comply with your obligations under Section 155 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Uniform Law) (if required).
	Online
	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. If you have any queries or having trouble registering, please contact the professional development team on +61 2 9926 0250 or email education@lawsociety.com.au

Law Practice lodgement of Part A & Part B – on-demand interactive

Non-Member $0.00

Member $0.00

On-demand interactive

This eLearning module will provide key information about the new Trust Lodgement Portal (TLP) for the annual trust account reporting process (commonly known as Part A, Part B and External Examiner Report). The TLP has been designed to streamline and enhance the process of lodging your External Examiner Report.

At the end of this eLearning module, you will be able to:

Navigate the new Trust Lodgement Portal (commonly known as TLP).
Appoint a trust coordinator.
Appoint an authorised trust contact (if required).
Lodge a Confirmation of Trust Money (commonly known as a Part A) and comply with your obligations under Rule 54 of the Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015 (Uniform Rules)
Lodge a Statement of Trust Money (commonly known as a Part B), ensure an external examiners report is completed and comply with your obligations under Section 155 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Uniform Law) (if required)

In order to enrol in this course, you will require a LawID account, please ensure you are logged in before you add the course to the cart.

Click here for further details on how to create a free non-member account.

Created in April 2024

Leasing law – On-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Online
	This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Property Law stream. This session covers the topic of market rent reviews in leases which are not governed by the Retail Leases Act (NSW). Catherine Hallgath discusses current trends in commercial office market rent review as well as compares effective market rent review with a face market rent review. Additionally, Ms Hallgath provides her top 5 take away points for construing rent review provisions in the commercial setting.
	Recorded on 4 August 2022
	Catherine Hallgath, Partner, Mills Oakley

Leasing update: Recent cases and developments – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Join presenter Catherine Hallgath for a presentation covering the latest developments in leasing. Through an examination of recent cases, this session will ensure specialists are informed about the complexities that can arise in the course of leasing negotiations and agreements. This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.
	Recorded on 16 August 2024
	Catherine Hallgath, Partner, Mills Oakley
	Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Property

Legal project management – On-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Online
	This session was recorded on 9 March 2022 as part of the Key skills for planning and environment lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. Legal project management - This session will be both practical and interactive, and will include foundational legal project management concepts to ensure the broad frameworks are understood, what good delegation looks like, effective collaboration, stakeholder engagement for complex cross-functional teams, project leadership skills, and team self-awareness. 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.
	Recorded on 9 March 2022
	Linda-Rose Daya, Head of Legal Project Management and Design, Gilbert + Tobin

Lessons from will construction cases – On-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

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. Lessons from will construction cases  This session reviews recent cases and claims involving the construction of wills.  As well as practice tips for the better drafting of wills, the session examines risk management measures for executors and the solicitors advising them. 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.
	Recorded on 17 March 2022
	Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover

Life cycle of a family provision claim in NSW: A practical walkthrough – live online workshop

4 CPD units

Non-Member $515.00

Member $365.00

Thursday 06 March 2025
4 CPD Units Online

9:00 AM 1:15 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.
	Hugh Morrison, Barrister, St James Chambers Patricia Muscat, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers

Litigating with abandon: the obstacles to obtaining a declaration that an easement has been abandoned – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

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: Navigating section 89 of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (power of the Court to declare easement abandoned or to modify) and related section 49 of the Real Property Act (Power of the Registrar -General) When to use one pathway other than the other ? What are the rights to appeal such decisions? What is the general judicial attitude to claims that an easement has been abandoned? The presumption in the above legislation that an easement is abandoned if no use for 20 years e.g. What type of conduct constitutes “use“? Recent cases by reference to sketches: Castle v Achdjian [2022] NSWSC ; Sheppard v Smith [2021] NSWSC 1207 and on appeal to the NSWCA in 2022. The effect of Gan v Xie [2023 NSWCA to “gist” evidence as opposed to “direct speech” evidence in these types of matters.
	Recorded on 19 March 2024
	Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers

Litigation involving the Commonwealth Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: Key issues and recent developments – On-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Online
	This videocast was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2022 - Criminal Law stream. In this presentation, Arthur Moses SC provides an overview of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cth). This session covers restraining order applications, applications for revocation of restraining orders, applications for examination orders and applications to stay examinations. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. 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. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance.
	Recorded on 4 August 2022
	Arthur Moses SC, Barrister, New Chambers

Local Court Advocacy - from court craft to etiquette: An open forum - recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $35.00

Member $0.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


	Online
	Two years into the Covid-19 pandemic in Australia, online courts appear here to stay. Join Deputy Chief Magistrate Tsavdaridis for an open forum on Local Court Advocacy. Topics covered include court craft as well as online court etiquette. 78188
	Recorded on 12 May 2022
	Deputy Chief Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis, Local Court of NSW

Lodgement of the External Examiners Report (EER) – on-demand interactive

Non-Member $0.00

Member $0.00

On-demand interactive

This eLearning module will provide key information about the new Trust Lodgement Portal (TLP) for the annual trust account reporting process (commonly known as Part A, Part B and External Examiner Report). The TLP has been designed to streamline and enhance the process of lodging your External Examiner Report.

At the end of this eLearning module, you will be able to:

Navigate the new Trust Lodgement Portal (commonly known as TLP).
Submit the external examiners report to comply the obligations under Section 155 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Uniform Law) (if required)

Register today, eLearning module is now available

Created in April 2024

Managing and leading a hybrid team – recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


	Online
	This session was recorded on 1 February 2023 as part of the Embracing hybrid work: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar Hear from Catherine Palin-Brinkworth in this recorded webinar course as she discusses some of the current issues faced by legal practitioners, managing and leading a hybrid team.
	Recorded on 1 February 2023
	Catherine Palin-Brinkworth, Strategist and Mentor, Progress Performance International
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Managing challenging working relationships and building skills in difficult conversations – On-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Online
	This session will provide a timely opportunity for participants to reflect on what tools might be useful to build repertoire in identifying, naming and managing conflict, and what are the difficult conversations that might be required and what might they sound like. This session was recorded on 03 February 2022 as part of the Back to the office - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar. 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.
	Recorded on 03 February 2022
	Dr Rosemary Howell, Chairman, Strategic Action Pty Ltd

Managing risk in a will drafting practice – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Online
	This session will look at common and unusual claims against solicitors who draft wills, consider some lessons to be learnt from the recent case of Talbot & Ors v Boyd Legal (A Firm) & Ors [2023] QSC 8, and explore ways to minimise the risk of claims in a will drafting practice. This session was recorded during the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2023.
	Recorded on 17 August 2023
	Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover
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Marketing essentials for planning and environmental lawyers – Recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit Recorded webinar


	Online
	This session was recorded on 28 February 2023 as part of the Essentials for environmental and planning lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar. In this session, an expert marketing team will examine the concept and practice of marketing including: why it is fundamental for your firm and in practising in planning and environmental law; ways to differentiate brand in a highly competitive market; engaging a target audience and creating trust; and key actions to improve your brand messaging and digital presence
	Recorded on 28 February 2023
	Kristin Hancock, Director, Font & Swatch Christopher Melotti, Message marketer, Melotti Media Mike Sandys, Managing Director, Oddball Marketing

Meaning, unlike beauty, is not in the eyes of the beholder: Bazzi and the ordinary reasonable social media user – On-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $150.00

Member $105.00

1 CPD Unit On-demand recording


	Online
	This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Personal Injury stream. This session covers the recent changes and proposed changes to defamation law in Australia, including an analysis of some recent cases. Stewart O’Connell also discusses how these developments impact the social media user, as well as how these changes impact the way the legal practitioner represents the social media user. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. Viewers are advised that this content contains graphic language and details that some may find distressing, including references to sexual offences and violence. Please use your discretion before proceeding. 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. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance.
	Recorded on 5 August 2022
	Stewart O'Connell, Senior Solicitor, O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Meet some of the Senior Judicial Registrars: Practical tips for proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - videocast

1.5 CPD units

Non-Member $35.00

Member $0.00

1.5 CPD Units Videocast


	Online
	This session was recorded on 16 November 2021 as part of the meet some of the Senior Judicial Registrars: Practical tips for proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. 1 September 2021, marked a significant occasion in the history of Australia’s federal court system with the commencement of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. In this interactive session, our panel of Senior Judicial Registrars will give practical tips for conducting proceedings in the FCFCOA. Topics covered will include procedural court lists, case management pathways, the new forms, and whether a case is appropriate for Division 1 or 2.
	Recorded on 16 November 2021
	Chair Cassandra Banks, Jr Vice President, The Law Society of NSW; Principal Solicitor, CB Legal Panellists Senior Judicial Registrar Brett McGrath (Sydney) Senior Judicial Registrar Sharney Jenkinson (Sydney) Senior Judicial Registrar Dr Anna Parker (Melbourne) Senior Judicial Registrar Lisa O’Neill (Queensland)
	This course is complimentary

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the Australian legal profession: March – online workshop

5 CPD units

Non-Member $295.00

Member $210.00

Wednesday 19 & 26 March 2025
5 CPD Units Online workshop

9:00 AM 12:00 PM

	Online
	This course will be delivered entirely online in two components: eLearning – this is self-paced and will take approximately 5 -7 hours to complete. You will receive an email tomorrow outlining how to access the eLearning. We recommend that you allow sufficient time to complete the eLearning. Please note, the eLearning must be completed in full prior to attending the instructor-led sessions. Instructor-led session – this consists of two 3-hour (including breaks) instructor-led sessions delivered live online on the dates above. 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: About the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in the legal profession. How to provide initial help and have supportive conversations. Where and how to get professional help. What sort of help has been shown by research to be effective. How to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical, evidenced-based action plan. 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. Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years. Learn more here. 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.
	Elli Balafas, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW

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