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2024 Small Practice MCPD & Networking Session #4

Thursday, 7 November, 2024 - 5:30 PM ACDT

Event

The Law Society's Small Practice Committee invites all member sole practitioners and practitioners from small firms to join us for this networking event. We are pleased to offer all four mandatory CPD units across the series for a special package price of $30.00 per event.

Social/Networking with CPD
Small Practice
1 CPD points
7/11/2024 5:30:00 PM

Understand Your Brain & How to Care For It

Monday, 11 November, 2024 - 12:00 PM ACDT

CPD

This session will focus on teaching the four fundamental principles of brain function and applying these to evidence-based strategies for improving mental health and wellbeing.

General
Other
1 CPD points
11/11/2024 12:00:00 PM

Drafting Deeds: How good is your precedent?

Tuesday, 12 November, 2024 - 5:30 PM ACDT

CPD

This session examines key trust deed provisions that influence trustee liabilities, risks, taxation, and stamp duties, challenging conventional drafting practices while exploring the implications of beneficiary clauses, trustee powers, the proper law of a deed, and the treatment of foreign trusts, along with insights on how accountants handle inter vivos and testamentary trust deeds.

Taxation Law
Other
1 CPD points
12/11/2024 5:30:00 PM

Seven Pillars of Branding for Law Firms

Wednesday, 13 November, 2024 - 12:00 PM ACDT

CPD

In this session the presenters will run through the fundamentals of branding for professional services and give participants the opportunity to delve into their own brands to improve their presence in the marketplace.

General
Other
1 CPD points
13/11/2024 12:00:00 PM

Legal Advocacy Pro: Skills for Success

Thursday, 14 November, 2024 - 9:00 AM ACDT

Online Learning / Short Course

The course is designed as professional development for newly admitted lawyers and experienced lawyers seeking to build on their practical legal training and refresh practical knowledge and skills necessary for representing a client at courts or tribunals.

General
Introductory/Refresher
17 CPD points
14/11/2024 9:00:00 AM

MCPD Spring Intensive

Monday, 18 November, 2024 - 1:00 PM ACDT

CPD

This is a comprehensive half-day CPD event with all 4 mandatory CPD Units available. Purchase the Intensive bundle and save, or pick and choose your individual session/s!

General
All levels
4 CPD points
18/11/2024 1:00:00 PM

MCPD 1 Solutions to Improving Legal Practices Profitability

Monday, 18 November, 2024 - 1:00 PM ACDT

CPD

This session will provide an overview of practical strategies and financial benchmarks to enhance the profitability of legal practice, for both individual practitioners and owners of practices.

General
Other
1 CPD points
18/11/2024 1:00:00 PM

MCPD 2 How to Recognise and Best Deal with Judicial Bullying

Monday, 18 November, 2024 - 2:05 PM ACDT

CPD

This session will allow for exploration of effective strategies for identifying and addressing instances of judicial bullying.

General
Other
1 CPD points
18/11/2024 2:05:00 PM

MCPD 3 The Saga of Lehrmann, Sofronoff and Drumgold

Monday, 18 November, 2024 - 3:25 PM ACDT

CPD

This session will delve into the social, legal, and ethical implications of the Lehrmann saga.

General
Other
1 CPD points
18/11/2024 3:25:00 PM

MCPD 4 Fundamentals of Court Etiquette and Ethics

Monday, 18 November, 2024 - 4:30 PM ACDT

CPD

This session will outline the fundamentals of court etiquette including addressing the judiciary, giving undertakings, and advocating and communicating appropriately.

General
Other
1 CPD points
18/11/2024 4:30:00 PM

Legal Communication Series - Storytelling and Marketing

Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 - 10:00 AM ACDT

CPD

Session 4 of Legal Communication Series - Storytelling and Marketing

General
Introductory or Refresher
1.5 CPD points
19/11/2024 10:00:00 AM

Worker Liens: An Analysis of Case Law

Wednesday, 20 November, 2024 - 5:30 PM ACST

CPD

The Workers Liens Act 1893 is a powerful tool in the armoury of a construction lawyer however, it is a piece of legislation that the High Court has observed is generally acknowledged to raise extreme difficulties of interpretation.

Property & Planning
Other
1.5 CPD points
20/11/2024 5:30:00 PM

WHS Legal Update

Thursday, 21 November, 2024 - 12:00 PM ACDT

CPD

Join this panel discussion exploring significant changes in the WHS landscape over the past year, focusing on new regulations for psychological injury risks, the introduction of industrial manslaughter charges, and the SAET's expanded jurisdiction for handling WHS disputes.

Employment & Workplace Relations
Other
1 CPD points
21/11/2024 12:00:00 PM

A Whole-Firm Approach to Managing Risk

Friday, 22 November, 2024 - 10:15 AM ACST

Risk Management

These risk management focused workshop sessions are targeted at all legal personnel and outline how to avoid claims and produce quality work and outcomes. Legal practitioners can register their administrative and office management staff for free when they register their attendance.

General
Other
3 CPD points
22/11/2024 10:15:00 AM

2024 Young Lawyers Christmas Drinks

Friday, 22 November, 2024 - 6:00 PM ACDT

Event

The Society’s Young Lawyers Committee is thrilled to invite you to a festive evening of celebration at the 2024 Young Lawyers Christmas Drinks! Join us on Friday, 22 November 2024 at Roxie's Garden Bar & Kitchen.

Social/Networking
Young Lawyers
22/11/2024 6:00:00 PM

The High Court and Arbitration

Monday, 25 November, 2024 - 4:00 PM ACDT

CPD

In the space of 7 days, the High Court delivered two pivotal rulings that reshape arbitration agreements and proceedings, particularly regarding liability among multiple wrong doers.

General
Other
1.5 CPD points
25/11/2024 4:00:00 PM

Family Law Half Day

Friday, 29 November, 2024 - 3:00 PM ACDT

CPD

This Family Law Half Day will contain three sessions surrounding the new regime of parenting matters, the interaction between technology and family violence, and property valuations.

Family, Wills & Aged Care
Other
3 CPD points
29/11/2024 3:00:00 PM

2024 Small Practice Christmas Drinks

Wednesday, 4 December, 2024 - 5:30 PM ACDT

Event

Join us for the Small Practice Christmas Drinks at Collins Bar lounge in the Hilton Hotel!

Social/Networking
Other
4/12/2024 5:30:00 PM

Succession Law Conference 2024

Friday, 6 December, 2024 - 8:30 AM ACDT

CPD

Join us for a full day of in-depth discussions and insights into Succession Law. With a diverse lineup of expert presenters and thought-provoking sessions, you'll earn 6 CPD units while gaining valuable insights into the latest developments in Succession Law.

Family, Wills & Aged Care
Other
6 CPD points
6/12/2024 8:30:00 AM

Understand and Manage Stress

Wednesday, 11 December, 2024 - 12:00 PM ACDT

CPD

In this session attendees will explore the evolution of the stress system and learn strategies to balance acute and chronic stress for improved productivity, resilience, and well-being.

General
Other
1 CPD points
11/12/2024 12:00:00 PM

Law Society Social: Member Lounge Drinks

Friday, 13 December, 2024 - 4:30 PM ACST

Event

Join us for the Law Society Social Member Lounge Drinks! Network with colleagues and fellow members of the legal profession at our quarterly Friday night drinks.

Social/Networking
13/12/2024 4:30:00 PM

AICD Company Directors Course

Monday, 7 April, 2025 - 9:00 AM ACDT

Event

The Law Society of South Australia is thrilled to present an exclusive opportunity for our members. We have partnered with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) to offer the Company Directors Course™, delivered specifically for our members. The five-day course will be presented in person from 7 April to 11 April 2025 at the Law Society of South Australia.

General
Other
7/04/2025 9:00:00 AM