What types of courses are offered through LawInform?

Live webinar: An online version of a seminar. These are run at a particular time and attendance is necessary to gain the associated CPD points.

Live online masterclass: Combines live webinars as well as some online interactive components based around one topic or skill and is designed for those who already have intermediate to advanced knowledge in that area.

Live online workshop: Combines live webinars as well as some online interactive components based around one topic or skill.

In-person workshop: Usually held at the Law Society of New South Wales 170 Phillip Street, Sydney. These workshops are not recorded, and online attendance is not possible. An in-person workshop incorporates activities and discussion into structured learning focused on one topic or skill.

On-demand recording: Recording of either a live webinar with an audience, a prerecorded webinar without an audience, or an in-person seminar. You can watch an on-demand recording at your convenience.

Blended: Combines in-person seminars with online learning and activities. In-person attendance and completion of the online components are required to complete the course. The in-person component is not available online.

What are my regulatory CPD requirements?

Please click here.

What is my username if I am a member of The Law Society of NSW?

Your username is the email address registered with The Law Society of NSW, or your LawID number. If you are unsure of either of these, please contact us.

What if I am having technical issues with the LawInform website?

Please contact us if you are having difficulty navigating the website or a course.

Do I need a LawInform account to register for a course?

Yes, you must be logged in with your LawID to register for a course on LawInform.

If you have never used LawInform before, you will sign in to your existing LawID or register for a LawID here.  Once you are logged in with LawID, click on the LawInform link and you'll be taken through to LawInform and automatically logged in to your LawInform account.

How do I join a live webinar or launch an online course?

Once you have purchased any products or courses they will appear under the 'My Learning' tab under 'My Active Courses'. To start or continue a course, first click on the course name to enter the course page.

• If the course is live online, the live webinar link will be on the course page.

• If the course is on-demand, you can enter the course by clicking on the course name link.

Are live webinars or live online courses recorded and can I watch it afterwards?

Whether a live course is recorded and then made available to registered attendees for viewing is subject to legal, technological and educational factors. Please contact us to confirm recording arrangements for a particular course.

Do I get a certificate at the end of the course?

Not all courses have certificates. Generally, if a course runs for a full day, two half-days (or longer) or includes assessment, a certificate of completion will be issued. For proof of completion, log into your Account and navigate to ‘My Learning Record’ through the ‘My Learning’ tab on the main menu bar.

How do I add external courses to my CPD tracker?

The CPD tracker is an added feature only available to members of The Law Society of NSW. 

If you are a member, simply login to LawInform, select the ‘My CPD’ tab on the main menu then click on the ‘My CPD Records’. Now select ‘View & Add External CPD’ from the drop-down options, click ‘New external training for self’ and enter the mandatory information.