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The College of Law is the school of professional practice for lawyers in Australia and New Zealand. With over 100,000 alumni, we’re the largest provider of practice-focused legal education in Australasia.
Whoever you are, however you learn, whatever stage of your legal career you’re at – there’s a place for you at the College.
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Essential guide to advocacy
From case analysis and cross-examination to drafting and oral submissions. These skills, coupled with court etiquette, will enable you to advocate for your clients with conviction.
This bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
From case analysis and cross-examination to drafting and oral submissions. These skills, coupled with court etiquette, will enable you to advocate for your clients with conviction.
This bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
Bolster your knowledge and skills across business transactions. And empower your clients to manage risk and achieve their commercial objectives. This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
Bolster your knowledge and skills across business transactions. And empower your clients to manage risk and achieve their commercial objectives. This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
A carefully drafted contract must be precise, comprehensive, free of contradictions, grammatically accurate and have clear legal interpretation. It’ is a crucial skill that every lawyer must acquire.
A carefully drafted contract must be precise, comprehensive, free of contradictions, grammatically accurate and have clear legal interpretation. It’ is a crucial skill that every lawyer must acquire.
The criminal justice system establishes the basis for fair representation, contributes to accountability for individuals' actions and safeguarding fundamental rights—an insight emphasised in the Essential Guide to Criminal Law Bundle. Tailored for those seeking a comprehensive overview in New South Wales through four practical modules with interactive activities and downloadable resources.
The criminal justice system establishes the basis for fair representation, contributes to accountability for individuals' actions and safeguarding fundamental rights—an insight emphasised in the Essential Guide to Criminal Law Bundle. Tailored for those seeking a comprehensive overview in New South Wales through four practical modules with interactive activities and downloadable resources.
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.
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.
This bundle of step-by-step guides will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules. Including, business strategy, business development, leadership and pricing legal services.
This bundle of step-by-step guides will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules. Including, business strategy, business development, leadership and pricing legal services.
Want to provide expert advice and guide your clients through residential and commercial property transactions with ease? This bundle of step-by-step guides will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical modules.
Want to provide expert advice and guide your clients through residential and commercial property transactions with ease? This bundle of step-by-step guides will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical modules.
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Freezing orders or interlocutory injunctions in TFMs with Tasman Fleming
Tasman Ash Fleming, a barrister and accredited mediator (NMAS), highlights the importance of considering what is the purpose of the order sought. This article looks at the recent decision in Re Estate of Hagendorfer (Injunction) [2024] VSC 482 (‘Hagendorfer’) and addresses potential risks and provides guidance for practitioners to mitigate these risks.
Tasman Ash Fleming, a barrister and accredited mediator (NMAS), highlights the importance of considering what is the purpose of the order sought. This article looks at the recent decision in Re Estate of Hagendorfer (Injunction) [2024] VSC 482 (‘Hagendorfer’) and addresses potential risks and provides guidance for practitioners to mitigate these risks.
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Property settlements, pets and children’s arrangements in the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024
Following a series of reviews of the family law system, on 22 August 2024 the Australian Government introduced the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 into the Commonwealth Parliament. The Bill sets out very significant amendments, including those relating to property settlements, pet custody and children’s arrangements, which aim to modernise and improve the family law system in Australia.
Following a series of reviews of the family law system, on 22 August 2024 the Australian Government introduced the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 into the Commonwealth Parliament. The Bill sets out very significant amendments, including those relating to property settlements, pet custody and children’s arrangements, which aim to modernise and improve the family law system in Australia.
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How to have the career you want with John Poulsen
How do you transcend the daily grind to do work you love? When can a career become a calling? What steps can you take to achieve the career you want? We spoke to John Poulsen, former CEO of Squire Patton Boggs and Principal of People Passion Performance, for his insights on getting the career you want informed by an illustrious career in law and leadership.
How do you transcend the daily grind to do work you love? When can a career become a calling? What steps can you take to achieve the career you want? We spoke to John Poulsen, former CEO of Squire Patton Boggs and Principal of People Passion Performance, for his insights on getting the career you want informed by an illustrious career in law and leadership.
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Graduate spotlight: Jess Popple – a rewarding career in family law
Jess Popple, Senior Associate at Pippa Colman Family Law, has become something of a rising star in her field. Since completing her PLT and a postgraduate qualification at the College, Jess has won the Queensland Emergent Woman Lawyer of the Year Award – and served on numerous boards and associations.
Jess Popple, Senior Associate at Pippa Colman Family Law, has become something of a rising star in her field. Since completing her PLT and a postgraduate qualification at the College, Jess has won the Queensland Emergent Woman Lawyer of the Year Award – and served on numerous boards and associations.
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Graduate spotlight: Stella Richards on how the shift from health to law was like ‘learning a new language’
Since completing her Practical Legal Training (PLT) at the College in 2023, Stella Richards has been a valued part of the commercial team at leading Australian law firm Russell Kennedy. But she started out in a different field entirely. Stella’s story shows that hard work, determination and a good deal of courage can lead you to your perfect career – even if you change direction once or twice along the way.
Since completing her Practical Legal Training (PLT) at the College in 2023, Stella Richards has been a valued part of the commercial team at leading Australian law firm Russell Kennedy. But she started out in a different field entirely. Stella’s story shows that hard work, determination and a good deal of courage can lead you to your perfect career – even if you change direction once or twice along the way.
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Graduate spotlight: Arnab Ghosh Roy – the migration lawyer who’s on a mission to change lives
We spotlight Arnab Ghosh Roy, a passionate migration and family lawyer on a mission to empower the community with his pro bono work. We sat down with Arnab to learn how his migration experience (along with his insatiable drive to make an impact) has shaped his career.
We spotlight Arnab Ghosh Roy, a passionate migration and family lawyer on a mission to empower the community with his pro bono work. We sat down with Arnab to learn how his migration experience (along with his insatiable drive to make an impact) has shaped his career.
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Graduate spotlight: Krystal Bellamy discovers her inner strength in succession law
Navigating the legal world requires a sharp mind and empathy – especially in matters of succession law. Krystal Bellamy, a Special Counsel at HopgoodGanim Lawyers and College of Law LLM graduate, naturally embodies these traits, which have served her well as a Wills and Estates lawyer. Krystal shares the key to thriving in what some would consider a ‘morbid’ field.
Navigating the legal world requires a sharp mind and empathy – especially in matters of succession law. Krystal Bellamy, a Special Counsel at HopgoodGanim Lawyers and College of Law LLM graduate, naturally embodies these traits, which have served her well as a Wills and Estates lawyer. Krystal shares the key to thriving in what some would consider a ‘morbid’ field.
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Graduate Certificate in Applied Law Guide
Looking to boost your legal career but not ready to dive into a Master of Laws (LLM)?
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Law might be the answer.
Offering a flexible and affordable way to upskill, the Graduate Certificate is a popular option for busy legal professionals looking to sharpen their skills or master a particular field.
Download this course guide to receive more information.
Looking to boost your legal career but not ready to dive into a Master of Laws (LLM)?
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Law might be the answer.
Offering a flexible and affordable way to upskill, the Graduate Certificate is a popular option for busy legal professionals looking to sharpen their skills or master a particular field.
Download this course guide to receive more information.
LIVE COURSE
Advanced Document Drafting
20 February 2025, 1.30pm to 4.45pm AEDT. Enhance your legal drafting skills and learn how to master planning techniques, tailor client-focused communications, and refine your abilities through practical exercises.
20 February 2025, 1.30pm to 4.45pm AEDT. Enhance your legal drafting skills and learn how to master planning techniques, tailor client-focused communications, and refine your abilities through practical exercises.
27 February 2025, 1.30pm to 4.45pm AEDT. Effective leadership in the VUCA world requires high performance, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. Leaders must manage conflict and stress, develop strong relationships, and reduce stress to increase engagement and productivity. This hands-on program helps in achieving these goals.
27 February 2025, 1.30pm to 4.45pm AEDT. Effective leadership in the VUCA world requires high performance, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. Leaders must manage conflict and stress, develop strong relationships, and reduce stress to increase engagement and productivity. This hands-on program helps in achieving these goals.
25 and 26 February 2025, 9.00am to 5.00pm AEDT each day. This 2-day program covers neuroscience, emotional intelligence skills, practical exercises, workplace applications, and includes a 28-day follow-up challenge for sustained self-awareness, empathy, and leadership growth.
25 and 26 February 2025, 9.00am to 5.00pm AEDT each day. This 2-day program covers neuroscience, emotional intelligence skills, practical exercises, workplace applications, and includes a 28-day follow-up challenge for sustained self-awareness, empathy, and leadership growth.
11 and 12 March 2025, 9am – 12.30pm AEDT. This essential webinar will help you acquire knowledge on the contract, risk and recent developments in buying and selling real property in NSW. Facilitated by Katelin Whiteley, Accredited Specialist in Property Law.
11 and 12 March 2025, 9am – 12.30pm AEDT. This essential webinar will help you acquire knowledge on the contract, risk and recent developments in buying and selling real property in NSW. Facilitated by Katelin Whiteley, Accredited Specialist in Property Law.
LIVE COURSE
Estate Litigation and Administration: Thorny Issues in Practice - 5 program recorded webinar series
In the world of estate litigation and administration, legal complexities meet familial dynamics head-on. In this five-part webinar series, we unravel the thorny issues practitioners face, from urgent applications for limited grants to deciphering costs in estate litigation.
In the world of estate litigation and administration, legal complexities meet familial dynamics head-on. In this five-part webinar series, we unravel the thorny issues practitioners face, from urgent applications for limited grants to deciphering costs in estate litigation.
This comprehensive 5-part recorded webinar series, led by leading experts in the field, is designed to equip lawyers and accountants with the tools and insights needed to address these challenges effectively. Each program delves into critical aspects of estate planning tailored to rural families, offering practical solutions and expert guidance.
This comprehensive 5-part recorded webinar series, led by leading experts in the field, is designed to equip lawyers and accountants with the tools and insights needed to address these challenges effectively. Each program delves into critical aspects of estate planning tailored to rural families, offering practical solutions and expert guidance.
LIVE COURSE
Family Law Practice Update
27 November 2024, 9.30am to 10.30am AEDT. Learn about the Family Law Act's recent and pending changes, as well as dispute resolution procedures. Receive tips and insights from key recent cases to keep up with the latest developments in family law.
27 November 2024, 9.30am to 10.30am AEDT. Learn about the Family Law Act's recent and pending changes, as well as dispute resolution procedures. Receive tips and insights from key recent cases to keep up with the latest developments in family law.
LIVE COURSE
Family Law Practice Update
13 March 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am AEDT. Learn about the Family Law Act's recent and pending changes, as well as dispute resolution procedures. Receive tips and insights from key recent cases to keep up with the latest developments in family law.
13 March 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am AEDT. Learn about the Family Law Act's recent and pending changes, as well as dispute resolution procedures. Receive tips and insights from key recent cases to keep up with the latest developments in family law.
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Essential guide to advocacy
From case analysis and cross-examination to drafting and oral submissions. These skills, coupled with court etiquette, will enable you to advocate for your clients with conviction.
This bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
From case analysis and cross-examination to drafting and oral submissions. These skills, coupled with court etiquette, will enable you to advocate for your clients with conviction.
This bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
Bolster your knowledge and skills across business transactions. And empower your clients to manage risk and achieve their commercial objectives. This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
Bolster your knowledge and skills across business transactions. And empower your clients to manage risk and achieve their commercial objectives. This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
A carefully drafted contract must be precise, comprehensive, free of contradictions, grammatically accurate and have clear legal interpretation. It’ is a crucial skill that every lawyer must acquire.
A carefully drafted contract must be precise, comprehensive, free of contradictions, grammatically accurate and have clear legal interpretation. It’ is a crucial skill that every lawyer must acquire.
The criminal justice system establishes the basis for fair representation, contributes to accountability for individuals' actions and safeguarding fundamental rights—an insight emphasised in the Essential Guide to Criminal Law Bundle. Tailored for those seeking a comprehensive overview in New South Wales through four practical modules with interactive activities and downloadable resources.
The criminal justice system establishes the basis for fair representation, contributes to accountability for individuals' actions and safeguarding fundamental rights—an insight emphasised in the Essential Guide to Criminal Law Bundle. Tailored for those seeking a comprehensive overview in New South Wales through four practical modules with interactive activities and downloadable resources.
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.
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.
This bundle of step-by-step guides will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules. Including, business strategy, business development, leadership and pricing legal services.
This bundle of step-by-step guides will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules. Including, business strategy, business development, leadership and pricing legal services.
Want to provide expert advice and guide your clients through residential and commercial property transactions with ease? This bundle of step-by-step guides will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical modules.
Want to provide expert advice and guide your clients through residential and commercial property transactions with ease? This bundle of step-by-step guides will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical modules.
Want to draft and execute your clients’ wills and estates with confidence and clarity? This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
Want to draft and execute your clients’ wills and estates with confidence and clarity? This course bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
This bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical modules. You’ll learn Supreme and Federal Court practice and procedure, pre-trial procedure, case preparation, pleadings and contract claims in the District Court.
This bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical modules. You’ll learn Supreme and Federal Court practice and procedure, pre-trial procedure, case preparation, pleadings and contract claims in the District Court.
SINGLE COURSE
Acting in mortgage transactions: Step-by-step guide
This course covers your responsibilities and obligations when you act for mortgagees or mortgagors in transactions involving a mortgage of an estate or interest in land. So you can support your clients smoothly throughout the entire procedure.
This course covers your responsibilities and obligations when you act for mortgagees or mortgagors in transactions involving a mortgage of an estate or interest in land. So you can support your clients smoothly throughout the entire procedure.
SINGLE COURSE
Administration of estates: Step-by-step guide
This course will equip you with guidelines to follow when instructed to administer a deceased estate. You’ll know which processes to follow when the deceased person dies leaving a valid will (testate) or without leaving a valid will (intestate).
This course will equip you with guidelines to follow when instructed to administer a deceased estate. You’ll know which processes to follow when the deceased person dies leaving a valid will (testate) or without leaving a valid will (intestate).
LIVE COURSE
Advanced Document Drafting
20 February 2025, 1.30pm to 4.45pm AEDT. Enhance your legal drafting skills and learn how to master planning techniques, tailor client-focused communications, and refine your abilities through practical exercises.
20 February 2025, 1.30pm to 4.45pm AEDT. Enhance your legal drafting skills and learn how to master planning techniques, tailor client-focused communications, and refine your abilities through practical exercises.
SINGLE COURSE
Advocacy, court etiquette and protocol: Practice guide
Advocating for your client in court can be intimidating. Doing it effectively requires a range of abilities: from case analysis and making oral submissions, to cross-examining witnesses in criminal trials, and being able to put forward a strong and persuasive case.
Advocating for your client in court can be intimidating. Doing it effectively requires a range of abilities: from case analysis and making oral submissions, to cross-examining witnesses in criminal trials, and being able to put forward a strong and persuasive case.
SINGLE COURSE
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.
SINGLE COURSE
Bail applications: Step by step guide
“Bail” is the authority to be at liberty for an offence or an alleged offence. There are five key steps in the process and with this course, you will learn how to take instructions, outline the law, carry out the steps and present an application.
“Bail” is the authority to be at liberty for an offence or an alleged offence. There are five key steps in the process and with this course, you will learn how to take instructions, outline the law, carry out the steps and present an application.
SINGLE COURSE
Building emotional intelligence: Skills series
This course provides resources to enhance team collaboration and communication through developing emotional intelligence, a valuable skill for lawyers at any career level.
This course provides resources to enhance team collaboration and communication through developing emotional intelligence, a valuable skill for lawyers at any career level.
SINGLE COURSE
Business development strategies: Skills series
In this course we’ll evaluate various business development strategies you can use to identify, nurture and acquire new clients, opportunities and drive growth and profitability.
In this course we’ll evaluate various business development strategies you can use to identify, nurture and acquire new clients, opportunities and drive growth and profitability.
SINGLE COURSE
Business strategy foundations: Skills series
This course will help develop your ability to think strategically, analyse the competitive environment, and recommend firm positioning and value creation. It will also provide you with the framework to develop a successful business strategy.
This course will help develop your ability to think strategically, analyse the competitive environment, and recommend firm positioning and value creation. It will also provide you with the framework to develop a successful business strategy.
SINGLE COURSE
Buying and selling business assets: Step-by-step guide
Acquiring a business by purchasing the entity that owns the business assets (e.g. by purchasing all the shares in the entity) means you acquire both the entity's assets and liabilities. This can create complications for both the vendor and purchaser. Alternatively, you can purchase a business by way of the sale and purchase of the assets of that business.
Acquiring a business by purchasing the entity that owns the business assets (e.g. by purchasing all the shares in the entity) means you acquire both the entity's assets and liabilities. This can create complications for both the vendor and purchaser. Alternatively, you can purchase a business by way of the sale and purchase of the assets of that business.
In this short course, explore everything you need to know to conduct the pre-trial stages of a civil litigation proceeding in New South Wales.
In this short course, explore everything you need to know to conduct the pre-trial stages of a civil litigation proceeding in New South Wales.
SINGLE COURSE
Case Preparation and Pleadings NSW: Practice Guide
This course provides an overview of the initial stages of litigation and discusses the preparation of cases, pleadings and particulars applicable to civil litigation.
This course provides an overview of the initial stages of litigation and discusses the preparation of cases, pleadings and particulars applicable to civil litigation.
Identifying your client’s objectives is critical when advising on business structures, because every structure has different legal and/or taxation consequences associated with it. This course looks at the most commonly available entities used when structuring a business and looks at some of the advantages and disadvantages of each of those entities.
Identifying your client’s objectives is critical when advising on business structures, because every structure has different legal and/or taxation consequences associated with it. This course looks at the most commonly available entities used when structuring a business and looks at some of the advantages and disadvantages of each of those entities.
SHORT COURSE
COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE
Enhance your career and skills using the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice (ICP) model as either a lawyer, coach or expert consultant. ICP is a proven method of alternative dispute resolution that emphasises a team-based holistic approach to managing a family breakdown and resolving disputes.
Enhance your career and skills using the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice (ICP) model as either a lawyer, coach or expert consultant. ICP is a proven method of alternative dispute resolution that emphasises a team-based holistic approach to managing a family breakdown and resolving disputes.
SINGLE COURSE
Commercial leases: Step-by-step guide
In this course you’ll learn about what elements make commercial leases distinct entities, covering properties such as shops, factories and offices.
In this course you’ll learn about what elements make commercial leases distinct entities, covering properties such as shops, factories and offices.
SINGLE COURSE
Communicating effectively with clients: Skills series
This course provides you with essential insights to improve your communication skills as you unpack a practical case study on suspected money laundering. You’ll gain strategies and techniques to exercise judgement and demonstrate best-practice client communications.
This course provides you with essential insights to improve your communication skills as you unpack a practical case study on suspected money laundering. You’ll gain strategies and techniques to exercise judgement and demonstrate best-practice client communications.
SINGLE COURSE
Community title conveyancing: Step-by-step guide
This course will provide you with an understanding of fundamental community title concepts; the various forms of community title subdivision; and community, neighbourhood and precinct schemes.
This course will provide you with an understanding of fundamental community title concepts; the various forms of community title subdivision; and community, neighbourhood and precinct schemes.
SINGLE COURSE
Conducting due diligence: Step-by-step guide
Due diligence is the process of analysing a prospective business decision by obtaining and reviewing relevant legal, financial and other information. It’s most often used for the purchase of a business or company.
Due diligence is the process of analysing a prospective business decision by obtaining and reviewing relevant legal, financial and other information. It’s most often used for the purchase of a business or company.
SINGLE COURSE
Contract claims in the District Court NSW: Step by step
In this short course, learn the main principles of a debt recovery matter for liquidated claims and the procedure to conduct and implement an undefended debt recovery matter in the District Court.
In this short course, learn the main principles of a debt recovery matter for liquidated claims and the procedure to conduct and implement an undefended debt recovery matter in the District Court.
This course will provide you with an understanding of fundamental strata concepts; the various forms of strata subdivision; and community, neighbourhood and precinct schemes.
This course will provide you with an understanding of fundamental strata concepts; the various forms of strata subdivision; and community, neighbourhood and precinct schemes.
SINGLE COURSE
Conveyancing: Step-by-step guide
This interactive course will equip you with a step-by-step overview of e-conveyancing when acting for vendors or purchasers in real property transactions.
This interactive course will equip you with a step-by-step overview of e-conveyancing when acting for vendors or purchasers in real property transactions.
SINGLE COURSE
Cross-examination and re-examination: Step-by-step guide
Being able to cross-examine and re-examine a witness is an important skill for an advocate. Whether you’re trying to elicit new evidence favourable to your client’s case or discredit your opponent’s evidence, your ability to do it effectively will have a significant impact on the outcome of your client’s case. In this course, you'll learn the essential skills for effective cross-examination and re-examination.
Being able to cross-examine and re-examine a witness is an important skill for an advocate. Whether you’re trying to elicit new evidence favourable to your client’s case or discredit your opponent’s evidence, your ability to do it effectively will have a significant impact on the outcome of your client’s case. In this course, you'll learn the essential skills for effective cross-examination and re-examination.
SINGLE COURSE
Drafting affidavit evidence: Skills series
This course will provide you with the knowledge, insights and a framework for preparing affidavits, including interviewing clients and recording statements.
This course will provide you with the knowledge, insights and a framework for preparing affidavits, including interviewing clients and recording statements.
This course will focus on reducing and managing risk for your client through the drafting and negotiation of contractual clauses with a particular focus on indemnities given their importance to risk allocation.
This course will focus on reducing and managing risk for your client through the drafting and negotiation of contractual clauses with a particular focus on indemnities given their importance to risk allocation.
SINGLE COURSE
Drafting commercial documents: Skills series
This course will equip you with the skills to draft legal documents that precisely state the legal issue, statements of the client and any remedies sought.
This course will equip you with the skills to draft legal documents that precisely state the legal issue, statements of the client and any remedies sought.
SINGLE COURSE
Drafting Wills: Practice Guide
This course will teach you how to correctly draft wills, minimise negligence claims and tailor each will to your clients’ needs and circumstances.
This course will teach you how to correctly draft wills, minimise negligence claims and tailor each will to your clients’ needs and circumstances.
27 February 2025, 1.30pm to 4.45pm AEDT. Effective leadership in the VUCA world requires high performance, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. Leaders must manage conflict and stress, develop strong relationships, and reduce stress to increase engagement and productivity. This hands-on program helps in achieving these goals.
27 February 2025, 1.30pm to 4.45pm AEDT. Effective leadership in the VUCA world requires high performance, collaboration, and emotional intelligence. Leaders must manage conflict and stress, develop strong relationships, and reduce stress to increase engagement and productivity. This hands-on program helps in achieving these goals.
25 and 26 February 2025, 9.00am to 5.00pm AEDT each day. This 2-day program covers neuroscience, emotional intelligence skills, practical exercises, workplace applications, and includes a 28-day follow-up challenge for sustained self-awareness, empathy, and leadership growth.
25 and 26 February 2025, 9.00am to 5.00pm AEDT each day. This 2-day program covers neuroscience, emotional intelligence skills, practical exercises, workplace applications, and includes a 28-day follow-up challenge for sustained self-awareness, empathy, and leadership growth.
SINGLE COURSE
Enforcing judgment debts: Step-by-step guide
In this short course, you'll learn the different methods you can use to enforce judgments on behalf of your clients.
In this short course, you'll learn the different methods you can use to enforce judgments on behalf of your clients.
11 and 12 March 2025, 9am – 12.30pm AEDT. This essential webinar will help you acquire knowledge on the contract, risk and recent developments in buying and selling real property in NSW. Facilitated by Katelin Whiteley, Accredited Specialist in Property Law.
11 and 12 March 2025, 9am – 12.30pm AEDT. This essential webinar will help you acquire knowledge on the contract, risk and recent developments in buying and selling real property in NSW. Facilitated by Katelin Whiteley, Accredited Specialist in Property Law.
LIVE COURSE
Estate Litigation and Administration: Thorny Issues in Practice - 5 program recorded webinar series
In the world of estate litigation and administration, legal complexities meet familial dynamics head-on. In this five-part webinar series, we unravel the thorny issues practitioners face, from urgent applications for limited grants to deciphering costs in estate litigation.
In the world of estate litigation and administration, legal complexities meet familial dynamics head-on. In this five-part webinar series, we unravel the thorny issues practitioners face, from urgent applications for limited grants to deciphering costs in estate litigation.
This comprehensive 5-part recorded webinar series, led by leading experts in the field, is designed to equip lawyers and accountants with the tools and insights needed to address these challenges effectively. Each program delves into critical aspects of estate planning tailored to rural families, offering practical solutions and expert guidance.
This comprehensive 5-part recorded webinar series, led by leading experts in the field, is designed to equip lawyers and accountants with the tools and insights needed to address these challenges effectively. Each program delves into critical aspects of estate planning tailored to rural families, offering practical solutions and expert guidance.
SINGLE COURSE
Evidence-in-chief: Practice guide
Evidence-in-chief (when a witness is being questioned in court by the party that called them to appear) is key to building a strong foundation for your case. Whether you’re the defence or prosecution, you need to approach the questioning of your witnesses strategically.
Evidence-in-chief (when a witness is being questioned in court by the party that called them to appear) is key to building a strong foundation for your case. Whether you’re the defence or prosecution, you need to approach the questioning of your witnesses strategically.
LIVE COURSE
Family Law Practice Update
27 November 2024, 9.30am to 10.30am AEDT. Learn about the Family Law Act's recent and pending changes, as well as dispute resolution procedures. Receive tips and insights from key recent cases to keep up with the latest developments in family law.
27 November 2024, 9.30am to 10.30am AEDT. Learn about the Family Law Act's recent and pending changes, as well as dispute resolution procedures. Receive tips and insights from key recent cases to keep up with the latest developments in family law.
LIVE COURSE
Family Law Practice Update
13 March 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am AEDT. Learn about the Family Law Act's recent and pending changes, as well as dispute resolution procedures. Receive tips and insights from key recent cases to keep up with the latest developments in family law.
13 March 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am AEDT. Learn about the Family Law Act's recent and pending changes, as well as dispute resolution procedures. Receive tips and insights from key recent cases to keep up with the latest developments in family law.
SINGLE COURSE
Federal taxation: Practice Guide
Learn the fundamentals of federal tax laws in Australia. Ensure compliance and gain knowledge to effectively advice clients of the risks and maximise opportunities
Learn the fundamentals of federal tax laws in Australia. Ensure compliance and gain knowledge to effectively advice clients of the risks and maximise opportunities
28 November 2024, 8.30am - 5.00pm AEDT. Designed as a practical introduction to the world of design thinking, legal operations and technology, this hands-on workshop aims to build attendees’ capability and confidence to clarify business problem statement, research and evaluate options, implement legal ops + technology solutions.
28 November 2024, 8.30am - 5.00pm AEDT. Designed as a practical introduction to the world of design thinking, legal operations and technology, this hands-on workshop aims to build attendees’ capability and confidence to clarify business problem statement, research and evaluate options, implement legal ops + technology solutions.
20 March 2025, 8.30am - 5.00pm AEDT. Designed as a practical introduction to the world of design thinking, legal operations and technology, this hands-on workshop aims to build attendees’ capability and confidence to clarify business problem statement, research and evaluate options, implement legal ops + technology solutions.
20 March 2025, 8.30am - 5.00pm AEDT. Designed as a practical introduction to the world of design thinking, legal operations and technology, this hands-on workshop aims to build attendees’ capability and confidence to clarify business problem statement, research and evaluate options, implement legal ops + technology solutions.
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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.
Date & time: 4 March 2025, 1.30pm to 5.00pm AEDT. Enhance your litigation skills in our half-day webinar, focusing on preparing persuasive affidavits and witness statements. Learn the basics of taking statements, affidavit content, evidentiary issues, drafting, and procedural requirements. Led by Paul Venus, Partner in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation Group.
Date & time: 4 March 2025, 1.30pm to 5.00pm AEDT. Enhance your litigation skills in our half-day webinar, focusing on preparing persuasive affidavits and witness statements. Learn the basics of taking statements, affidavit content, evidentiary issues, drafting, and procedural requirements. Led by Paul Venus, Partner in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation Group.
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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Introduction to criminal procedure: Practice Guide
Get your comprehensive guide to initiating and managing criminal matters in the Local Court of New South Wales or on appeal
Get your comprehensive guide to initiating and managing criminal matters in the Local Court of New South Wales or on appeal
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Introduction to ESG in Australasia: Practice guide
This course addresses the foundation blocks of ESG and risks in business, equipping lawyers to advise on ESG law and its impact on both law firms and clients.
This course addresses the foundation blocks of ESG and risks in business, equipping lawyers to advise on ESG law and its impact on both law firms and clients.
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Introduction to leadership: Skills series
In this short course you’ll explore what it means to be a leader, including various definitions of leadership, the different roles of leadership, and the outcomes of effective leadership.
In this short course you’ll explore what it means to be a leader, including various definitions of leadership, the different roles of leadership, and the outcomes of effective leadership.
The College of Law’s Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) is your ticket to becoming a partner, sole practitioner, or principal lawyer. Not only does it help you on your journey to getting an unrestricted practising certificate, but it also provides you with immediate, practical knowledge to help you thrive as a business leader in the law. Our courses are designed and taught by industry experts with experience you can draw on to help you become a leader and discover new career opportunities.
The College of Law’s Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) is your ticket to becoming a partner, sole practitioner, or principal lawyer. Not only does it help you on your journey to getting an unrestricted practising certificate, but it also provides you with immediate, practical knowledge to help you thrive as a business leader in the law. Our courses are designed and taught by industry experts with experience you can draw on to help you become a leader and discover new career opportunities.
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Leveraging energy and strengths: Skills series
This course will help you to better understand yourself so you can adopt more effective ways of working and get more satisfaction from your day. A key to being more effective at work is leveraging your high-energy periods and finding ways to match your strengths to your tasks. If you understand your energy flows and your strengths, you can optimise your work to be more engaging and fulfilling.
This course will help you to better understand yourself so you can adopt more effective ways of working and get more satisfaction from your day. A key to being more effective at work is leveraging your high-energy periods and finding ways to match your strengths to your tasks. If you understand your energy flows and your strengths, you can optimise your work to be more engaging and fulfilling.
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Manage your time, manage yourself: Skills series
Whether you’re juggling matters, jumping between meetings or billing in six-minute increments, time management is often the bane of our professional lives. At the end of this course you’ll be able to recognise the importance of time and energy management, assess time management techniques, implement time and energy management techniques and apply strategies to boost your efficiency and productivity.
Whether you’re juggling matters, jumping between meetings or billing in six-minute increments, time management is often the bane of our professional lives. At the end of this course you’ll be able to recognise the importance of time and energy management, assess time management techniques, implement time and energy management techniques and apply strategies to boost your efficiency and productivity.
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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 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 specialist 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 specialist 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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Mastering testamentary trusts (NSW)
26 February 2025, 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.
26 February 2025, 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.
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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.
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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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NOTARIAL PRACTICE TRAINING
The College of Law in conjunction with our teaching partners, the Society of Notaries of New South Wales, is authorised to conduct training for barristers or solicitors of not fewer than five (5) years standing, who wish to apply for appointment as a Public Notary under the Public Notaries Act 1997 (NSW). Successful completion of this course will enable you to apply to the Legal Profession Admissions Board (LPAB) for appointment by the Supreme Court of NSW as a Public Notary.
The College of Law in conjunction with our teaching partners, the Society of Notaries of New South Wales, is authorised to conduct training for barristers or solicitors of not fewer than five (5) years standing, who wish to apply for appointment as a Public Notary under the Public Notaries Act 1997 (NSW). Successful completion of this course will enable you to apply to the Legal Profession Admissions Board (LPAB) for appointment by the Supreme Court of NSW as a Public Notary.
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Off the plan sales: Step-by-step guide
Do you know the ins and outs of purchasing properties off the plan as opposed to purchasing existing properties in New South Wales? At the end of this course, you’ll be able to Identify common off-the-plan sales concepts, draft checklists for advising a client on an off-the-plan sale contract, prepare to advise a client on an off-the-plan sale transaction
Do you know the ins and outs of purchasing properties off the plan as opposed to purchasing existing properties in New South Wales? At the end of this course, you’ll be able to Identify common off-the-plan sales concepts, draft checklists for advising a client on an off-the-plan sale contract, prepare to advise a client on an off-the-plan sale transaction
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Pleas and sentencing: Practice guide
In criminal proceedings, your role as a lawyer involves advising on the appropriate plea and, if the client pleads guilty, preparing to secure the most favourable sentence. This course guides you through understanding pleas, sentencing options, relevant factors, court procedures, and specific considerations for driving offences.
In criminal proceedings, your role as a lawyer involves advising on the appropriate plea and, if the client pleads guilty, preparing to secure the most favourable sentence. This course guides you through understanding pleas, sentencing options, relevant factors, court procedures, and specific considerations for driving offences.
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Powers of attorney in practice (NSW)
18 February 2025, 9.00am to 11.15am AEDT. In this live webinar, you will be guided through critical information to understand the process, complexities, associated risks and dispute resolution methods when dealing with this substitute decision making instrument.
18 February 2025, 9.00am to 11.15am AEDT. In this live webinar, you will be guided through critical information to understand the process, complexities, associated risks and dispute resolution methods when dealing with this substitute decision making instrument.
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Powers of attorney: Step-by-step guide
This course will guide you through the processes, complexities and risks when dealing with this substitute decision-making instrument.
This course will guide you through the processes, complexities and risks when dealing with this substitute decision-making instrument.
Launch your legal career in a supportive course. Study alongside your peers with regular onsite learning sessions, guided by an experienced lawyer.
Launch your legal career in a supportive course. Study alongside your peers with regular onsite learning sessions, guided by an experienced lawyer.
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Preparing a brief to counsel: Skills series
This course will give you the skills to prepare a quality brief for counsel with confidence.
This course will give you the skills to prepare a quality brief for counsel with confidence.
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Pricing Legal Services: Practice guide
When it comes to pricing, managing the expectations of all stakeholders requires considerable preparation. Pricing legal work also requires a practical understanding of law firm economics and the related profitability variables of law firm culture.
When it comes to pricing, managing the expectations of all stakeholders requires considerable preparation. Pricing legal work also requires a practical understanding of law firm economics and the related profitability variables of law firm culture.
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