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Stop the scramble: Here’s a simpler CPD solution for your organisation

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27 Nov 2024
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Stop the scramble: Here’s a simpler CPD solution for your organisation

As every organisation or business leader knows, continued learning is essential to keeping teams informed, fulfilled and – crucially – compliant.

But with client commitments and administrative demands eating into the workday, it can feel tricky to squeeze it in. Which usually means a frantic, end-of-year scramble to meet annual mandatory CPD requirements.

Luckily, there is a solution: the College of Law’s CPD Digital Subscription.

A complete digital learning platform in one, the CPD subscription offers legal professionals unlimited access to 140+ engaging courses. And with flexible, on-demand access, your team can upskill anytime, anywhere – without disrupting their workflow.

Here’s why this subscription could be a game-changer for your organisation.

 

Take the stress and guess(work) out of CPD compliance

Last-minute training sessions. Endless email chains to confirm attendance. Unpredictable expenses. It’s no wonder CPD can be such a headache.

But all that can change with an annual subscription where your team has consistent, all-in-one access to a robust range of courses.

No need to scramble for solutions urgently or grapple with mounting costs as deadlines approach. This model makes compliance easy and efficient, consolidating all your team’s training conveniently in one place.

 

Predictable costs, adaptable plans

With an all-in-one subscription, budgeting becomes straightforward: your team can get high-quality training for one predictable, low-cost price.

And with scalable subscription plans (or savings on course bundles), you can choose the package that best suits your needs – and make every training dollar count.

Where an individual subscriber pays $499 to access the subscription, a boutique organisation with a 5-user pack can access a bank of knowledge for just $1,399 instead of $2,495 — a saving of over $1,000. And for a 10-user pack, you save even more - pay $1799 per year and save over $3,000.

So whether you’re a small firm, a large in-house legal team or a non-legal organisation that sees immense value (like we do) in our bank of legal and non-legal courses, you can make your subscription work for you.

An ever-growing digital library

With specialised courses and regularly updated content (including interactive courses, podcasts and video-based programs), the CPD Digital Subscription will keep your team engaged and informed.

Here’s a taste of the curated content available to help your team develop key skills:

  • Leadership: Equip your team with essential management skills through courses like How lawyers can adopt a CEO mindset and Leading and managing law firms in difficult times.
  • Cybersecurity and ethics: Cybersecurity risks are on the rise. Ensure your team stays informed with courses such as Cybersecurity 101 for lawyers. (Specialised cybersecurity courses for property and family lawyers will be available in 2025.)
  • Time management: Maximise productivity and reclaim hours in your team’s calendar with courses like Multitasking: Tips to manage your time effectively and The delegation formula: Reclaiming your time.
  • Business development: Find out how generative AI can elevate your business model and boost your industry standing with programs like Business planning, marketing and client development.
  • Communication: Grow your client base and foster stronger client connections with courses such as Strategic networking and Cultural competence, communication and negotiation.

With this ever-expanding library, you can shape your team’s training to suit the needs of your organisation – satisfying today’s priorities and tomorrow’s challenges.

 

Keep everyone on track with ease

Whether you’re an L&D Lead, HR Manager or Principal, you’ll know that tracking CPD hours and managing team attendance can feel like a huge task.

But the subscription’s centralised portal makes it easy. And the new CPD tracker (coming in 2025) will make it even smoother.

You’ll be able to assign seats for new employees, remove old ones and manage your invoices and subscription all in once place. So you and your team can focus on learning – instead of paperwork.

 

Benefit from two years’ CPD access

There’s extra value for early subscribers, too.

By signing up between now and March, your team can access the 2024/25 CPD year, plus the new CPD cycle starting in April 2025.

And extended access means maximum value.

 

Establish a sustainable CPD plan for continual growth

Consistent, ongoing learning enhances knowledge retention far more effectively than one-off training sessions.

With a CPD Digital Subscription, you’ll have access to a broad range of training material all year round, so you can implement a long-term digital learning strategy – and keep your team at the forefront of legal knowledge.

 

Building a compliant, high-performing team has never been easier – or more affordable. Learn more about what the CPD Digital Subscription can offer your organisation, take a look at our subscription options, or get in touch to discuss your organisation’s needs.

And if you’re looking to keep your legal team resilient and razor-sharp, don’t miss our comprehensive skills guide – packed with tips, tricks and resources to help practitioners stay ahead of the curve.

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The first NewLaw Careers virtual internship has launched with the College of Law in conjunction with the Centre for Legal Innovation (CLI) and Forage. Five NewLaw careers are on offer including Legal Operations Professional, Legal Data Analyst, Legal Technologist, Legal Knowledge Manager, and Family Law Mediator. Lead by impressive subject matter experts, read on to learn more.

Navigating the Family Law Amendments taking effect from 10 June 2025

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Navigating the Family Law Amendments taking effect from 10 June 2025

From 10 June 2025, major changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (‘the Act’) took effect across Australia. The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 introduced sweeping reforms to property settlement, following on from amendments regarding parenting arrangements and information sharing (which commenced in May 2024 under the Family Law Amendment Act 2023).

Key legal tech learnings from an ex-Google developer: Logic Firm

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Key legal tech learnings from an ex-Google developer: Logic Firm

A journey from big tech to legal practice has produced Logic Firm, a practice management system built by someone who understands the subtle tensions of legal work. For example, why optimising billable activities can threaten a firm's revenue model, or why universal buy-in comes from improving tedious non-billable processes like quote management and billing review.

Why and How Clients Buy Legal Services Course Guide

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Why and How Clients Buy Legal Services Course Guide

In this subject, you’ll uncover insights into the client buying process and experience, for the purpose of growing your targeted customer base and accelerating your business growth.

How to become an entrepreneurial lawyer and grow your business

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How to become an entrepreneurial lawyer and grow your business

So how do you cultivate a commercial mindset as a lawyer? We spoke with Wenee Yap, a trained lawyer who now coaches lawyers on developing their entrepreneurial edge. Wenee co-authored Riding the Unicorn: The Startup Guide You'll Want To Read, a comprehensive ‘idea-to-IPO’ guide to building and scaling businesses.

Naaman v Jaken: No Fiduciary Duty To Successive Trustees

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Naaman v Jaken: No Fiduciary Duty To Successive Trustees

The High Court has clarified the relationship between successive trustees in the recent decision of Naaman v Jaken Properties. Tasman Fleming, barrister and nationally accredited mediator (NMAS) and adjunct lecturer at the College of Law, reviews this significant case which addresses whether a successor trustee owes fiduciary obligations to a former trustee in respect of that former trustee's right of indemnity.

Feel stalled in your legal career? Here’s what to do

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Feel stalled in your legal career? Here’s what to do

Ever felt like you’re dragging yourself through mud at work? It’s depressing – your motivation drops, your energy flags, nothing feels rewarding, and managing your billables and budgets starts to feel like torture. We caught up with executive coach Sue Billen to find out how she came out of career stall, and helps others find their way forward in their careers.

How Mediation Techniques Can Help Lawyers

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How Mediation Techniques Can Help Lawyers

Mediation techniques can help lawyers move beyond legal entitlements to understand what clients really want—often leading to faster, more durable outcomes.

How to Manage People and Clients - Tackling 3 Common Problems

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How to Manage People and Clients - Tackling 3 Common Problems

People may often be the greatest asset – or the biggest problem – when it comes to leading or working in any organisation. Finding and keeping the right people, negotiating miscommunication and misunderstandings, and managing client expectations are challenges common to law firm partners and HR managers.

Climate Change to Family Law: Inside Kristen Wallwork’s social justice career

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Climate Change to Family Law: Inside Kristen Wallwork’s social justice career

Kristen Wallwork is a highly experienced social justice specialist dedicating more than 20 years to serving local communities. In her role as Executive Director of the South-East Monash Legal Centre (SMLS), Kristen is at the coalface of emerging social justice issues. In good news, a national review is underway looking at improving funding for the Australian legal assistance sector, and first-of-its-kind grants, such as the SMLS team’s climate change grant into the legal implications of climate change disaster and day-to-day impact, are emerging.

The Legal Operations role is indispensable to today’s law firms as well as to legal departments

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The Legal Operations role is indispensable to today’s law firms as well as to legal departments

To navigate a rapidly changing sector, the role of Head of Legal Operations has sprung into life. 

Looking for a tree change? How to become a remote, rural or regional lawyer

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Looking for a tree change? How to become a remote, rural or regional lawyer

The pandemic sparked a mass exodus from Australia’s metropolitan cities, as urban lawyers discovered what their country counterparts had long known: life is better in the country. We show you how to become a regional, rural or remote lawyer.

LinkedIn favourite Jason Feng delivers practical guides for early career lawyers

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LinkedIn favourite Jason Feng delivers practical guides for early career lawyers

Learn more about Jason Feng and his latest initiative, practisinglaw.com.au, which provides practical step-by-step guides, like File Management for Junior Lawyers, or answers to FAQs. It’s an entirely free service that Jason contributes to the legal community.

Joseph Catanzariti AM officially opens the College of Law’s International HQ

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Joseph Catanzariti AM officially opens the College of Law’s International HQ

Joseph Catanzariti AM, Chair of the College of Law, presented the official keynote speech at the opening ceremony for 570 George Street, Sydney, the new international headquarters for the College of Law. 

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