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NATIONALLY ACCREDITED MEDIATOR TRAINING
Are you looking to enhance your qualifications with mediation skills or ready to step up as a Nationally Accredited Mediator? Our comprehensive training program and assessment offers you a path to national accreditation, combining convenience, practical experience, and expert instruction.
Are you looking to enhance your qualifications with mediation skills or ready to step up as a Nationally Accredited Mediator? Our comprehensive training program and assessment offers you a path to national accreditation, combining convenience, practical experience, and expert instruction.
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Would you know how to assist a co-worker who was experiencing a mental health problem In Australia, 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in any given year. Lawyers suffer from higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use problems and stress than the general population.
Would you know how to assist a co-worker who was experiencing a mental health problem In Australia, 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in any given year. Lawyers suffer from higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use problems and stress than the general population.
Date & time: 25 November 2026, 12pm to 2pm AEDT. Explore the growing role of parenting coordination in family law and how this process can support families experiencing ongoing parenting conflict. This practical webinar provides lawyers with an understanding of parenting coordination, when it may be appropriate, how it differs from other dispute resolution approaches and its potential role in improving outcomes for families.
Date & time: 25 November 2026, 12pm to 2pm AEDT. Explore the growing role of parenting coordination in family law and how this process can support families experiencing ongoing parenting conflict. This practical webinar provides lawyers with an understanding of parenting coordination, when it may be appropriate, how it differs from other dispute resolution approaches and its potential role in improving outcomes for families.
Date & time: 23 February 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm AEDT. Gain a practical understanding of how testamentary trusts work and how they can be used to support effective estate planning outcomes for clients. In this skills-focused half-day program, Robert Monahan will guide you through the different types of testamentary trusts, their key features and tax implications, and the circumstances in which they may be most effective to meet your clients' individual needs.
Date & time: 23 February 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm AEDT. Gain a practical understanding of how testamentary trusts work and how they can be used to support effective estate planning outcomes for clients. In this skills-focused half-day program, Robert Monahan will guide you through the different types of testamentary trusts, their key features and tax implications, and the circumstances in which they may be most effective to meet your clients' individual needs.
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Employment Law 2027 Update: Lunch and Learn
Date & time: 24 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore legislative changes, emerging workplace issues and proposed reforms, and understand their potential implications for employers, employees and legal practitioners advising on workplace obligations and employment law matters in 2027.
Date & time: 24 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore legislative changes, emerging workplace issues and proposed reforms, and understand their potential implications for employers, employees and legal practitioners advising on workplace obligations and employment law matters in 2027.
Date & time: 24 February 2027, 1.30pm to 3.45pm AEDT. Develop the skills needed to prepare clear and compliant affidavits and witness statements. This practical drafting skills webinar explores the purpose of affidavits, witness preparation, presenting evidence to the court, and the key elements of affidavit drafting, including jurats, execution requirements, exhibits and annexures.
Date & time: 24 February 2027, 1.30pm to 3.45pm AEDT. Develop the skills needed to prepare clear and compliant affidavits and witness statements. This practical drafting skills webinar explores the purpose of affidavits, witness preparation, presenting evidence to the court, and the key elements of affidavit drafting, including jurats, execution requirements, exhibits and annexures.
Date & time: 25 February 2027, 9.00am to 11.15am AEDT. Build your foundation in retail and commercial leasing with this practical two-hour online webinar. Learn to interpret leases, understand landlord and tenant perspectives, and stay current with NSW leasing reforms and trends under the Retail Leases Act 1994. Essential for lawyers entering or expanding in leasing practice.
Date & time: 25 February 2027, 9.00am to 11.15am AEDT. Build your foundation in retail and commercial leasing with this practical two-hour online webinar. Learn to interpret leases, understand landlord and tenant perspectives, and stay current with NSW leasing reforms and trends under the Retail Leases Act 1994. Essential for lawyers entering or expanding in leasing practice.
Date & time: 25 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore the fundamentals of wills and estate planning in this practical one-hour webinar for lawyers. Learn about will-making, testamentary trusts, superannuation, incapacity and common will disputes. Understand how trusts and companies may support broader estate planning objectives and develop a foundation for recognising key considerations when advising clients about their wishes, assets and future.
Date & time: 25 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore the fundamentals of wills and estate planning in this practical one-hour webinar for lawyers. Learn about will-making, testamentary trusts, superannuation, incapacity and common will disputes. Understand how trusts and companies may support broader estate planning objectives and develop a foundation for recognising key considerations when advising clients about their wishes, assets and future.
Date & time: 26 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore the ethical value of lawyers in the age of AI. Examine how artificial intelligence is changing client expectations, the value of legal expertise and the lawyer-client relationship. Consider professional judgement, independence, trust and accountability, and discover how lawyers can demonstrate value through ethical decision-making, strategic advice and client experience.
Date & time: 26 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore the ethical value of lawyers in the age of AI. Examine how artificial intelligence is changing client expectations, the value of legal expertise and the lawyer-client relationship. Consider professional judgement, independence, trust and accountability, and discover how lawyers can demonstrate value through ethical decision-making, strategic advice and client experience.
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Advanced Testamentary Trusts (NSW)
Date & time: 2 March 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm AEDT. Enhance your expertise in testamentary trusts with this more advanced course, perfect for providing precise advice to clients. Led by Accredited Specialist Robert Monahan, you'll refine your skills in preparing testamentary trusts, managing risks, and understanding tax implications.
Date & time: 2 March 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm AEDT. Enhance your expertise in testamentary trusts with this more advanced course, perfect for providing precise advice to clients. Led by Accredited Specialist Robert Monahan, you'll refine your skills in preparing testamentary trusts, managing risks, and understanding tax implications.
Date & time: 2 March 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Strengthen your legal research skills with expert educator Natalie Wieland. Learn how to find and analyse case law, legislation and secondary sources efficiently, while understanding how AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-pilot, Gemini and Notebook LM can support effective research and reduce risk in legal practice.
Date & time: 2 March 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Strengthen your legal research skills with expert educator Natalie Wieland. Learn how to find and analyse case law, legislation and secondary sources efficiently, while understanding how AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-pilot, Gemini and Notebook LM can support effective research and reduce risk in legal practice.
Date & time: 4 March 2027, 2.00pm to 4.15pm AEDT. Learn how powers of attorney work, when they should be used, and the key issues practitioners need to consider when preparing and advising on them. This practical NSW-focused webinar covers the appointment of attorneys, scope of authority, mental capacity considerations, risk management, and reviews by the Guardianship Division of NCAT, helping you better protect your clients' interests.
Date & time: 4 March 2027, 2.00pm to 4.15pm AEDT. Learn how powers of attorney work, when they should be used, and the key issues practitioners need to consider when preparing and advising on them. This practical NSW-focused webinar covers the appointment of attorneys, scope of authority, mental capacity considerations, risk management, and reviews by the Guardianship Division of NCAT, helping you better protect your clients' interests.
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Find your true calling and turn your passion into your profession, become a subject matter expert, be the best you can be for your clients and community and do it all while increasing your earning potential.
When you undertake Postgraduate Programs with The College of Law, you have the flexibility to choose from 85 subjects across 12 practice areas.
Become the best you can be, open up new career pathways and hone your area of expertise with the leading provider of practice-focused legal education in Australasia.
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Graduate Certificate in Applied Law
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Law is a strategic starting point for legal professionals seeking to enhance their legal expertise and pursue their passion on their own terms.
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Law is a strategic starting point for legal professionals seeking to enhance their legal expertise and pursue their passion on their own terms.
Looking to upskill, pivot or advance your career? Pick the subjects that move your career in the direction you want. Start with a Graduate Certificate and choose any two subjects from a range of 85 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
Looking to upskill, pivot or advance your career? Pick the subjects that move your career in the direction you want. Start with a Graduate Certificate and choose any two subjects from a range of 85 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
A Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration Practice provides the flexibility to balance work and life, while learning international context to help resolve cross-border disputes and navigating parties with different legal, linguistic and cultural backgrounds towards a resolution.
A Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration Practice provides the flexibility to balance work and life, while learning international context to help resolve cross-border disputes and navigating parties with different legal, linguistic and cultural backgrounds towards a resolution.
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Graduate Certificate in Legal Business Management
With a Graduate Certificate in Legal Business Management, you'll learn real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
With a Graduate Certificate in Legal Business Management, you'll learn real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
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Graduate Certificate in Legal Operations
With a Graduate Certificate in Legal Operations, you'll learn to optimise legal operations, integrating strategic planning, financial management, and data analytics to enhance your organisation’s legal framework.
With a Graduate Certificate in Legal Operations, you'll learn to optimise legal operations, integrating strategic planning, financial management, and data analytics to enhance your organisation’s legal framework.
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Graduate Diploma of Applied Law
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Law is designed for lawyers seeking to enhance their expertise, pursue their passion and gain a competitive edge in specialised areas of law. This program allows you to customise your study by choosing four subjects from 13 practice areas, such as Business Law and Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Family Law and Wills and Estates among others.
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Law is designed for lawyers seeking to enhance their expertise, pursue their passion and gain a competitive edge in specialised areas of law. This program allows you to customise your study by choosing four subjects from 13 practice areas, such as Business Law and Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Family Law and Wills and Estates among others.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (ASEAN+6 Legal Practice) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to negotiate draft cross-border contracts, conduct business in the way of mergers and acquisitions, uphold intellectual property across the region, and more.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (ASEAN+6 Legal Practice) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to negotiate draft cross-border contracts, conduct business in the way of mergers and acquisitions, uphold intellectual property across the region, and more.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Commercial Litigation) provides an overview of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on causes of action and remedies in commercial disputes. It is designed to expand your knowledge of contract law and pre-trial processes in commercial litigation. It will also provide insight into the complexities of the typical commercial context in which litigators operate.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Commercial Litigation) provides an overview of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on causes of action and remedies in commercial disputes. It is designed to expand your knowledge of contract law and pre-trial processes in commercial litigation. It will also provide insight into the complexities of the typical commercial context in which litigators operate.
Looking to upskill, pivot or advance your career? Pick the subjects that move your career in the direction you want. With a Graduate Diploma of Applied Law, you can and choose any four subjects from a range of over 85 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
Looking to upskill, pivot or advance your career? Pick the subjects that move your career in the direction you want. With a Graduate Diploma of Applied Law, you can and choose any four subjects from a range of over 85 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
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Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Family Law)
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Family Law) provides the flexibility to balance work, life and study as you gain critical understanding and qualifications to create a meaningful career in family law.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Family Law) provides the flexibility to balance work, life and study as you gain critical understanding and qualifications to create a meaningful career in family law.
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Government and Public Sector Law) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning the legal principles of government and public sector operations, including statutory interpretation, contracting, procurement and public sector records management. You'll also develop privacy, information management, and governance skills, preparing you to navigate legal and ethical issues in government and public sector.
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Government and Public Sector Law) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning the legal principles of government and public sector operations, including statutory interpretation, contracting, procurement and public sector records management. You'll also develop privacy, information management, and governance skills, preparing you to navigate legal and ethical issues in government and public sector.
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Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (In-House Practice)
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (In-house Practice) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to serve the interests of just one client, uphold an ethical commitment to serving the public interest in the administration of justice, influence good governance and compliance in their organisation, as well as broader risk-management concerns.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (In-house Practice) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to serve the interests of just one client, uphold an ethical commitment to serving the public interest in the administration of justice, influence good governance and compliance in their organisation, as well as broader risk-management concerns.
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Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Wills and Estates)
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Wills and Estates) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning practical skills to manage the everyday issues you are likely to encounter as a wills and estates practitioner.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Wills and Estates) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning practical skills to manage the everyday issues you are likely to encounter as a wills and estates practitioner.
A Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Practice provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to help families reach their own agreements, and where possible, give a voice to children so they can shape their own future.
A Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Practice provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to help families reach their own agreements, and where possible, give a voice to children so they can shape their own future.
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Graduate Diploma of Legal Business Management
A Graduate Diploma of Legal Business Management provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
A Graduate Diploma of Legal Business Management provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
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Master of Applied Law (Family Law)
With a Master of Laws (Family Law), you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist, while working towards a meaningful and rewarding career that has a real impact on people and families.
With a Master of Laws (Family Law), you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist, while working towards a meaningful and rewarding career that has a real impact on people and families.
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Master of Laws (Applied Law) Double Major
Looking to be the best you can be for your clients and community? Or, looking to pursue your passion and align your career with your personal values and interests, increasing satisfaction and impact in your chosen field? With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) with a double major, you can do just that. Choose eight subjects from a range of over 100 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
Looking to be the best you can be for your clients and community? Or, looking to pursue your passion and align your career with your personal values and interests, increasing satisfaction and impact in your chosen field? With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) with a double major, you can do just that. Choose eight subjects from a range of over 100 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in ASEAN+6 Legal Practice, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist with an international edge while learning to negotiate draft cross-border contracts, conduct business in the way of mergers and acquisitions, uphold intellectual property across the region, and more.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in ASEAN+6 Legal Practice, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist with an international edge while learning to negotiate draft cross-border contracts, conduct business in the way of mergers and acquisitions, uphold intellectual property across the region, and more.
The Business Law and Transactions major canvasses the current issues critical to the day-to-day life of practitioners in this area. Core understanding of the issues arising in transactional and non-transactional matters is developed focusing on the skills necessary for providing legal services, advice and consultancy on legal issues that impact businesses.
The Business Law and Transactions major canvasses the current issues critical to the day-to-day life of practitioners in this area. Core understanding of the issues arising in transactional and non-transactional matters is developed focusing on the skills necessary for providing legal services, advice and consultancy on legal issues that impact businesses.
A Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Commercial Litigation offers you expertise in commercial disputes while allowing you to customise your study by selecting elective subjects from related areas like Dispute Resolution. This flexibility equips you with broader skills in mediation or negotiation, adding value to your litigation toolkit for handling a variety of complex disputes.
A Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Commercial Litigation offers you expertise in commercial disputes while allowing you to customise your study by selecting elective subjects from related areas like Dispute Resolution. This flexibility equips you with broader skills in mediation or negotiation, adding value to your litigation toolkit for handling a variety of complex disputes.
A Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Dispute Resolution sets students up with strong problem-solving and experiential focus, and allows students to put their knowledge into practice through role-plays and case studies with negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, communication and more.
A Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Dispute Resolution sets students up with strong problem-solving and experiential focus, and allows students to put their knowledge into practice through role-plays and case studies with negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, communication and more.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Estate Planning, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry expert while navigating issues like accounting tax complexities and implement strategies for estates and trusts, understanding various types of superannuation funds, including retail, industry, public sector and small APRA funds, enhancing your skills in managing and optimising fiscal responsibilities and more.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Estate Planning, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry expert while navigating issues like accounting tax complexities and implement strategies for estates and trusts, understanding various types of superannuation funds, including retail, industry, public sector and small APRA funds, enhancing your skills in managing and optimising fiscal responsibilities and more.
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Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice and Family Law
Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice and Family Law equips students with the necessary and nuanced understanding of family law, the rights of individuals in the family and how to navigate complex issues with hands-on skills like negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and communication.
Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice and Family Law equips students with the necessary and nuanced understanding of family law, the rights of individuals in the family and how to navigate complex issues with hands-on skills like negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and communication.
A Master of Laws majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice will cover family law and the place of mediation within family law. You will acquire the requisite knowledge to enable you, as a family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP), to contextualise and appreciate each party’s unique situation within the family law framework, and assist each of them to understand your role and their respective roles in the process.
A Master of Laws majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice will cover family law and the place of mediation within family law. You will acquire the requisite knowledge to enable you, as a family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP), to contextualise and appreciate each party’s unique situation within the family law framework, and assist each of them to understand your role and their respective roles in the process.
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Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Law
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Law, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist, while working towards a meaningful and rewarding career that has a real impact on people and families.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Law, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist, while working towards a meaningful and rewarding career that has a real impact on people and families.
The Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Government and Public Sector Law equips you with legal expertise in statutory interpretation and drafting, procurement, and privacy, while honing skills in governance and decision-making. The flexibility to choose electives from other specialisations allows you to tailor your study, broadening your legal knowledge across various areas such as dispute resolution and empowering you to tackle diverse legal challenges in the public sector with confidence and versatility.
The Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Government and Public Sector Law equips you with legal expertise in statutory interpretation and drafting, procurement, and privacy, while honing skills in governance and decision-making. The flexibility to choose electives from other specialisations allows you to tailor your study, broadening your legal knowledge across various areas such as dispute resolution and empowering you to tackle diverse legal challenges in the public sector with confidence and versatility.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in In-house Practice, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist while learning to serve the interests of just one client, uphold an ethical commitment to serving the public interest in the administration of justice, influence good governance and compliance in their organisation, as well as broader risk-management concerns.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in In-house Practice, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist while learning to serve the interests of just one client, uphold an ethical commitment to serving the public interest in the administration of justice, influence good governance and compliance in their organisation, as well as broader risk-management concerns.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Property Law you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry expert while learning how to analyse and better manage property transactions of all types. Subjects also focus on how to address and resolve the more complicated issues that you are likely to encounter as a property law practitioner.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Property Law you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry expert while learning how to analyse and better manage property transactions of all types. Subjects also focus on how to address and resolve the more complicated issues that you are likely to encounter as a property law practitioner.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Wills and Estates you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist while learning practical skills to manage the everyday issues you are likely to encounter as a wills and estates practitioner.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Wills and Estates you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist while learning practical skills to manage the everyday issues you are likely to encounter as a wills and estates practitioner.
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Master of Laws (Applied Law) without a major
Looking to be the best you can be for your clients and community? Or, looking to pursue your passion and align your career with your personal values and interests, increasing satisfaction and impact in your chosen field? With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) without a major, you can do just that. Choose eight subjects from a range of over 100 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
Looking to be the best you can be for your clients and community? Or, looking to pursue your passion and align your career with your personal values and interests, increasing satisfaction and impact in your chosen field? With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) without a major, you can do just that. Choose eight subjects from a range of over 100 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
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Master of Legal Business Management
With a Master of Legal Business Management, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist while learning real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
With a Master of Legal Business Management, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist while learning real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
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Date & time: 25 November 2026, 12pm to 2pm AEDT. Explore the growing role of parenting coordination in family law and how this process can support families experiencing ongoing parenting conflict. This practical webinar provides lawyers with an understanding of parenting coordination, when it may be appropriate, how it differs from other dispute resolution approaches and its potential role in improving outcomes for families.
Date & time: 25 November 2026, 12pm to 2pm AEDT. Explore the growing role of parenting coordination in family law and how this process can support families experiencing ongoing parenting conflict. This practical webinar provides lawyers with an understanding of parenting coordination, when it may be appropriate, how it differs from other dispute resolution approaches and its potential role in improving outcomes for families.
Date & time: 23 February 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm AEDT. Gain a practical understanding of how testamentary trusts work and how they can be used to support effective estate planning outcomes for clients. In this skills-focused half-day program, Robert Monahan will guide you through the different types of testamentary trusts, their key features and tax implications, and the circumstances in which they may be most effective to meet your clients' individual needs.
Date & time: 23 February 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm AEDT. Gain a practical understanding of how testamentary trusts work and how they can be used to support effective estate planning outcomes for clients. In this skills-focused half-day program, Robert Monahan will guide you through the different types of testamentary trusts, their key features and tax implications, and the circumstances in which they may be most effective to meet your clients' individual needs.
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Employment Law 2027 Update: Lunch and Learn
Date & time: 24 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore legislative changes, emerging workplace issues and proposed reforms, and understand their potential implications for employers, employees and legal practitioners advising on workplace obligations and employment law matters in 2027.
Date & time: 24 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore legislative changes, emerging workplace issues and proposed reforms, and understand their potential implications for employers, employees and legal practitioners advising on workplace obligations and employment law matters in 2027.
Date & time: 24 February 2027, 1.30pm to 3.45pm AEDT. Develop the skills needed to prepare clear and compliant affidavits and witness statements. This practical drafting skills webinar explores the purpose of affidavits, witness preparation, presenting evidence to the court, and the key elements of affidavit drafting, including jurats, execution requirements, exhibits and annexures.
Date & time: 24 February 2027, 1.30pm to 3.45pm AEDT. Develop the skills needed to prepare clear and compliant affidavits and witness statements. This practical drafting skills webinar explores the purpose of affidavits, witness preparation, presenting evidence to the court, and the key elements of affidavit drafting, including jurats, execution requirements, exhibits and annexures.
Date & time: 25 February 2027, 9.00am to 11.15am AEDT. Build your foundation in retail and commercial leasing with this practical two-hour online webinar. Learn to interpret leases, understand landlord and tenant perspectives, and stay current with NSW leasing reforms and trends under the Retail Leases Act 1994. Essential for lawyers entering or expanding in leasing practice.
Date & time: 25 February 2027, 9.00am to 11.15am AEDT. Build your foundation in retail and commercial leasing with this practical two-hour online webinar. Learn to interpret leases, understand landlord and tenant perspectives, and stay current with NSW leasing reforms and trends under the Retail Leases Act 1994. Essential for lawyers entering or expanding in leasing practice.
Date & time: 25 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore the fundamentals of wills and estate planning in this practical one-hour webinar for lawyers. Learn about will-making, testamentary trusts, superannuation, incapacity and common will disputes. Understand how trusts and companies may support broader estate planning objectives and develop a foundation for recognising key considerations when advising clients about their wishes, assets and future.
Date & time: 25 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore the fundamentals of wills and estate planning in this practical one-hour webinar for lawyers. Learn about will-making, testamentary trusts, superannuation, incapacity and common will disputes. Understand how trusts and companies may support broader estate planning objectives and develop a foundation for recognising key considerations when advising clients about their wishes, assets and future.
Date & time: 26 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore the ethical value of lawyers in the age of AI. Examine how artificial intelligence is changing client expectations, the value of legal expertise and the lawyer-client relationship. Consider professional judgement, independence, trust and accountability, and discover how lawyers can demonstrate value through ethical decision-making, strategic advice and client experience.
Date & time: 26 February 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Explore the ethical value of lawyers in the age of AI. Examine how artificial intelligence is changing client expectations, the value of legal expertise and the lawyer-client relationship. Consider professional judgement, independence, trust and accountability, and discover how lawyers can demonstrate value through ethical decision-making, strategic advice and client experience.
LIVE COURSE
Advanced Testamentary Trusts (NSW)
Date & time: 2 March 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm AEDT. Enhance your expertise in testamentary trusts with this more advanced course, perfect for providing precise advice to clients. Led by Accredited Specialist Robert Monahan, you'll refine your skills in preparing testamentary trusts, managing risks, and understanding tax implications.
Date & time: 2 March 2027, 9.30am to 1.30pm AEDT. Enhance your expertise in testamentary trusts with this more advanced course, perfect for providing precise advice to clients. Led by Accredited Specialist Robert Monahan, you'll refine your skills in preparing testamentary trusts, managing risks, and understanding tax implications.
Date & time: 2 March 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Strengthen your legal research skills with expert educator Natalie Wieland. Learn how to find and analyse case law, legislation and secondary sources efficiently, while understanding how AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-pilot, Gemini and Notebook LM can support effective research and reduce risk in legal practice.
Date & time: 2 March 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Strengthen your legal research skills with expert educator Natalie Wieland. Learn how to find and analyse case law, legislation and secondary sources efficiently, while understanding how AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-pilot, Gemini and Notebook LM can support effective research and reduce risk in legal practice.
Date & time: 4 March 2027, 2.00pm to 4.15pm AEDT. Learn how powers of attorney work, when they should be used, and the key issues practitioners need to consider when preparing and advising on them. This practical NSW-focused webinar covers the appointment of attorneys, scope of authority, mental capacity considerations, risk management, and reviews by the Guardianship Division of NCAT, helping you better protect your clients' interests.
Date & time: 4 March 2027, 2.00pm to 4.15pm AEDT. Learn how powers of attorney work, when they should be used, and the key issues practitioners need to consider when preparing and advising on them. This practical NSW-focused webinar covers the appointment of attorneys, scope of authority, mental capacity considerations, risk management, and reviews by the Guardianship Division of NCAT, helping you better protect your clients' interests.
Date & Time: 5, 12 and 19 March 2027, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). Discover the essential insights of Family Law with the comprehensive Family Law Judges Series. Featuring six distinguished judges from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Date & Time: 5, 12 and 19 March 2027, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). Discover the essential insights of Family Law with the comprehensive Family Law Judges Series. Featuring six distinguished judges from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Date & time: 9 March 2027, 12pm to 2pm AEDT. Learn how trauma-informed principles can improve participation, communication and outcomes in legal and dispute resolution processes. This practical workshop explores trauma-informed process design, client engagement, safety considerations and professional responsibilities for lawyers, mediators and dispute resolution professionals seeking to reduce harm while maintaining fairness, neutrality and effective decision-making.
Date & time: 9 March 2027, 12pm to 2pm AEDT. Learn how trauma-informed principles can improve participation, communication and outcomes in legal and dispute resolution processes. This practical workshop explores trauma-informed process design, client engagement, safety considerations and professional responsibilities for lawyers, mediators and dispute resolution professionals seeking to reduce harm while maintaining fairness, neutrality and effective decision-making.
Date & time: 11 March 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Stay up to date with Australia’s migration law changes in this Lunch & Learn session. Ross Ahmadzai covers the latest ART trends, legislative updates, key court decisions and evolving visa policies. Ideal for migration lawyers and agents needing a sharp, practical update on what’s changed - and what matters now.
Date & time: 11 March 2027, 12pm to 1pm AEDT. Stay up to date with Australia’s migration law changes in this Lunch & Learn session. Ross Ahmadzai covers the latest ART trends, legislative updates, key court decisions and evolving visa policies. Ideal for migration lawyers and agents needing a sharp, practical update on what’s changed - and what matters now.
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Notarial Practice: Professional Development Day
Date & time: 12 March 2027, 9am to 5pm AEDT. Notarial Practice Professional Development Day for accredited NSW Notaries. Explore current developments and practical issues in notarial practice, including electronic documents, notarial certificates, foreign language documents, identity verification and scams, and overseas document requirements. Delivered by the NSW Society of Notaries, this in-person program combines expert guidance and practical workshops to help practising notaries stay current, confident and client-focused.
Date & time: 12 March 2027, 9am to 5pm AEDT. Notarial Practice Professional Development Day for accredited NSW Notaries. Explore current developments and practical issues in notarial practice, including electronic documents, notarial certificates, foreign language documents, identity verification and scams, and overseas document requirements. Delivered by the NSW Society of Notaries, this in-person program combines expert guidance and practical workshops to help practising notaries stay current, confident and client-focused.
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Would you know how to assist a co-worker who was experiencing a mental health problem In Australia, 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in any given year. Lawyers suffer from higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use problems and stress than the general population.
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Date & time: 25 November 2026, 12pm to 2pm AEDT. Explore the growing role of parenting coordination in family law and how this process can support families experiencing ongoing parenting conflict. This practical webinar provides lawyers with an understanding of parenting coordination, when it may be appropriate, how it differs from other dispute resolution approaches and its potential role in improving outcomes for families.
Date & time: 25 November 2026, 12pm to 2pm AEDT. Explore the growing role of parenting coordination in family law and how this process can support families experiencing ongoing parenting conflict. This practical webinar provides lawyers with an understanding of parenting coordination, when it may be appropriate, how it differs from other dispute resolution approaches and its potential role in improving outcomes for families.
Date & Time: 5, 12 and 19 March 2027, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). Discover the essential insights of Family Law with the comprehensive Family Law Judges Series. Featuring six distinguished judges from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Date & Time: 5, 12 and 19 March 2027, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). Discover the essential insights of Family Law with the comprehensive Family Law Judges Series. Featuring six distinguished judges from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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Estate Planning Strategies for Blended Families
Date & time: 17 March 2027, 9.00am - 11.15am AEDT. Explore estate planning for blended families in this practical two-hour webinar. Learn how to balance the interests of partners and children from previous relationships, assess strategies including outright gifts, mutual wills and discretionary trusts, consider non-estate assets, and manage risks to minimise family conflict, estate disputes and unintended outcomes.
Date & time: 17 March 2027, 9.00am - 11.15am AEDT. Explore estate planning for blended families in this practical two-hour webinar. Learn how to balance the interests of partners and children from previous relationships, assess strategies including outright gifts, mutual wills and discretionary trusts, consider non-estate assets, and manage risks to minimise family conflict, estate disputes and unintended outcomes.
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Applications for divorce: Step-by-step guide
Divorce in Australia is on the rise with more than 56,000 divorces granted in 2021. Despite becoming more common, divorce remains one of the most stressful and uncertain life events.
Divorce in Australia is on the rise with more than 56,000 divorces granted in 2021. Despite becoming more common, divorce remains one of the most stressful and uncertain life events.
Master the art of oral, written and ethical advocacy in family law with this 40-hour, self-paced course. Gain the skills to argue persuasively, draft compelling legal documents, and uphold professional standards. Complete the final assignment to earn your Digital Certificate, showcasing your expertise in family law advocacy.
Master the art of oral, written and ethical advocacy in family law with this 40-hour, self-paced course. Gain the skills to argue persuasively, draft compelling legal documents, and uphold professional standards. Complete the final assignment to earn your Digital Certificate, showcasing your expertise in family law advocacy.
Boost your confidence and establish a strong foundation of knowledge with our comprehensive step-by-step guide on family law matters. The four modules will guide you to provide expert family law advice to your clients. 8 CPD Units.
Boost your confidence and establish a strong foundation of knowledge with our comprehensive step-by-step guide on family law matters. The four modules will guide you to provide expert family law advice to your clients. 8 CPD Units.
Master ethical advocacy in family law with this advanced 10-hour, self-paced short course. This is a part of our larger Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course. Here you will develop the skills to navigate court proceedings, uphold professional standards, and tackle complex ethical challenges. Through real case studies and best-practice insights, you’ll refine your advocacy, ensuring confidence, integrity, and strategic execution in every case.
Master ethical advocacy in family law with this advanced 10-hour, self-paced short course. This is a part of our larger Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course. Here you will develop the skills to navigate court proceedings, uphold professional standards, and tackle complex ethical challenges. Through real case studies and best-practice insights, you’ll refine your advocacy, ensuring confidence, integrity, and strategic execution in every case.
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Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Family Law)
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Family Law) provides the flexibility to balance work, life and study as you gain critical understanding and qualifications to create a meaningful career in family law.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Family Law) provides the flexibility to balance work, life and study as you gain critical understanding and qualifications to create a meaningful career in family law.
By focusing on the resolution of financial issues, including property settlement and spouse maintenance, this course will help you better support your clients during this difficult process. It will guide you through the steps in making an initiating application for financial orders in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA).
By focusing on the resolution of financial issues, including property settlement and spouse maintenance, this course will help you better support your clients during this difficult process. It will guide you through the steps in making an initiating application for financial orders in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA).
This course guides you through the steps of organising arrangements for children and making an application for parenting orders in appropriate circumstances.
This course guides you through the steps of organising arrangements for children and making an application for parenting orders in appropriate circumstances.
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Managing your family law practice: skills series
New to running your own practice? This course will equip you with essential skills in financial management, budgeting, practice systems and risk management.
New to running your own practice? This course will equip you with essential skills in financial management, budgeting, practice systems and risk management.
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Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice and Family Law
Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice and Family Law equips students with the necessary and nuanced understanding of family law, the rights of individuals in the family and how to navigate complex issues with hands-on skills like negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and communication.
Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Family Dispute Resolution Practice and Family Law equips students with the necessary and nuanced understanding of family law, the rights of individuals in the family and how to navigate complex issues with hands-on skills like negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and communication.
Sharpen your oral advocacy skills in family law with this 10-hour, self-paced on-demand short course. This is part of our larger Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course. Learn to deliver persuasive submissions, examine witnesses, and apply evidence rules with confidence. Through practical training and real-case insights, you’ll gain the expertise to advocate effectively in court hearings and dispute resolution settings.
Sharpen your oral advocacy skills in family law with this 10-hour, self-paced on-demand short course. This is part of our larger Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course. Learn to deliver persuasive submissions, examine witnesses, and apply evidence rules with confidence. Through practical training and real-case insights, you’ll gain the expertise to advocate effectively in court hearings and dispute resolution settings.
In this short course, accredited specialist in family law, Kathryn Kearley, will guide you through the process of advising a client that is seeking urgent or interim orders (which may include an order to stop their former partner or spouse from doing something, or to compel their former partner or spouse to do something).
In this short course, accredited specialist in family law, Kathryn Kearley, will guide you through the process of advising a client that is seeking urgent or interim orders (which may include an order to stop their former partner or spouse from doing something, or to compel their former partner or spouse to do something).
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Starting your family law practice: skills series
Just started your own family law practice? Learn the essentials of business planning, different legal business structures, marketing strategies and people management to ensure your practice thrives in the competitive legal landscape.
Just started your own family law practice? Learn the essentials of business planning, different legal business structures, marketing strategies and people management to ensure your practice thrives in the competitive legal landscape.
Enhance your written advocacy skills in family law with this advanced 10-hour, self-paced on-demand short course. This is a part of our larger Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course. Here you will learn to draft persuasive case outlines, written submissions, and position statements with clarity and precision. Gain practical techniques to strengthen your legal writing for court hearings and dispute resolution, ensuring the best outcomes for clients.
Enhance your written advocacy skills in family law with this advanced 10-hour, self-paced on-demand short course. This is a part of our larger Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course. Here you will learn to draft persuasive case outlines, written submissions, and position statements with clarity and precision. Gain practical techniques to strengthen your legal writing for court hearings and dispute resolution, ensuring the best outcomes for clients.
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