Professional Development Programs
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Professional Development Programs
Until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, we are not able to host face-to-face programs. To continue your professional development, we are now providing alternatives such as
on-demand video, live webinars and interactive online courses.
Important information regarding 2019/20 CPD compliance
Read our article: How has COVID-19 changed CPD/CLE for lawyers in Australia?
Practice areas
Choose your program by area of specialisation:
Administrative & Public Sector LawBusiness Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Ethic and Professional Responsibility
Family Law
Immigration Law
Intellectual Property Law
Litigation and Personal Injury
Mandatory
Mediation
New Lawyer Programs
Practice Management
Professional Skills
Property Law
Substantive Law
Wills, Estates & Trusts
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Face-to-face programs
Attend face-to-face for networking and personalised feedback opportunities. Programs include: Essential guide workshops; Skills workshops; Emerging issues programs; Advanced conferences; and Mandatory CPD.
Face-to-face
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Skills workshops
The College of Law’s Skills workshops provide you with hands-on practice and feedback to deepen your skills in a specific areas of practice.
Skills workshops
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CPD Interactive
CPD Interactive’s online courses allow you to benefit from many years of accumulated knowledge, from some of the most experienced names in the legal industry Australia wide.
CPD Interactive
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On-demand CPD
Complete the programs online anytime, from anywhere. All you need is a device and internet access.
On-demand CPD
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New lawyer program
The College of Law has introduced a New Lawyer Program to encourage and offer new lawyers (less than three years in practice) the opportunity to upskill and add value to their practice from the very first day.
New Lawyer Program
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Mediator training
With more and more disputes being resolved before trial, mediation and dispute resolution training is a great skill for practitioners to have. The College offers Nationally Accredited Mediator Training Programs along with National Mediation Assessment.
Mediator trainingMigration Capstone
The Migration Agents Capstone Assessment (the Capstone Assessment) is an independent competency-based assessment, offered by The College of Law Limited. The Capstone Assessment has been designed to assess candidate’s skills to meet the Occupational Competency Standards for Registered Migration Agents (RMAs).
Notarial Practice
Becoming a Notary is an additional service you can offer to your clients and expands the capabilities of your practice to welcome new work. Ensure you are ready to practise by learning with the leader in legal education.
What CPD do lawyers in Australia need to do?
James Crittenden
Assistant Director of Practitioner Education (Professional Development), The College of Law
Transcript:
Generally Lawyers in Australia are required to complete 10 CPD points each CPD year, which runs from 1 April through 31 March. Some practitioners, such as accredited specialists, are required to do 20 units. There are four areas in which you must complete at least one each CPD unit per year, these include Ethics and professional responsibility, Practice management and business skills, Professional skills and Substantive law. I recommend you check the details further with the regulating bodies in your state. It is also a good idea to be strategic in your selection of professional development program – what will help you upskill and what will enhance your career? It is valuable time you have to spend completing your CPD – make it count!
Comprehensive seminar materials with an excellent presenter made this an extremely valuable CPD seminar – highly recommended for practitioners at many levels of experience.