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:

Developments in evidence law – Carmel Lee, Barrister, Greenway Chambers

In this session, learn about recent developments in evidence law and their application to civil litigation.

Legal ethics – 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 practical applications for civil litigators.

Building your civil litigation practice – Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development

The session will focus on how to counteract the effects of a market slowdown and demonstrate what it takes to stand out in an increasingly competitive and noisy marketplace.

Many firms suffer from a lack of awareness, underperforming websites, no real point of difference from the competition and personnel who consider themselves professionals rather than marketers or salespeople.

Session participants will learn how to engage potential clients without sounding confused or bland and also how to build trust and credibility, so they become the provider of choice over time. 

Key points to be covered include:

• Why you should change your attitude and behaviour relating to business development.
• The profit model all successful businesses must master.
• How the answers to three simple questions can change your financial life.
• The ‘must implement’ ideas to drive revenue growth in the new modern world.

 Working with Counsel – Paul Cutler, Migration Lawyer, Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator

Working with Counsel should be a constructive and collaborative process for both solicitor and barrister. Each have their own roles in civil litigation. Good teamwork and understanding are essential to achieve the best result for the client. This session will look at some of the important aspects of briefing, working with and instructing counsel at trial.

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.

Carmel Lee, Barrister, Greenway Chambers
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
Alistair Marshall, Director, Professional Services Business Development
Paul Cutler, Migration Lawyer, Barrister, Mediator and Arbitrator