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WORKING WITH YOU, FOR YOU: ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF LAW
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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NATIONALLY ACCREDITED MEDIATOR TRAINING
Are you looking to enhance your qualifications with mediation skills or ready to step up as a Nationally Accredited Mediator? Our comprehensive training program and assessment offers you a path to national accreditation, combining convenience, practical experience, and expert instruction.
Are you looking to enhance your qualifications with mediation skills or ready to step up as a Nationally Accredited Mediator? Our comprehensive training program and assessment offers you a path to national accreditation, combining convenience, practical experience, and expert instruction.
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Would you know how to assist a co-worker who was experiencing a mental health problem In Australia, 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in any given year. Lawyers suffer from higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use problems and stress than the general population.
Would you know how to assist a co-worker who was experiencing a mental health problem In Australia, 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in any given year. Lawyers suffer from higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use problems and stress than the general population.
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 9.00am to 12.30pm AEDT. Learn the fundamentals of taking instructions and drafting wills in this half-day online webinar. Ideal for lawyers and estate practitioners seeking practical skills in managing client needs, identifying assets, and preventing disputes. Gain confidence in preparing valid wills and advising clients on executors, capacity, and risk management.
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 9.00am to 12.30pm AEDT. Learn the fundamentals of taking instructions and drafting wills in this half-day online webinar. Ideal for lawyers and estate practitioners seeking practical skills in managing client needs, identifying assets, and preventing disputes. Gain confidence in preparing valid wills and advising clients on executors, capacity, and risk management.
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Legal Research Bootcamp: Lunch and Learn Series
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 1pm to 2pm AEDT. Strengthen your legal research skills with expert educator Natalie Wieland. Learn how to find and analyse case law, legislation and secondary sources efficiently, while understanding how AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-pilot, Gemini and Notebook LM can support effective research and reduce risk in legal practice.
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 1pm to 2pm AEDT. Strengthen your legal research skills with expert educator Natalie Wieland. Learn how to find and analyse case law, legislation and secondary sources efficiently, while understanding how AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-pilot, Gemini and Notebook LM can support effective research and reduce risk in legal practice.
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 1.30pm to 5pm AEDT. Learn how to adopt AI ethically and safely with this practical course on AI governance and risk assessment. Cover ethical obligations, AI case law, governance frameworks, policy development, risk controls and compliance across legal, IT, HR and operations. Ideal for lawyers and organisations integrating AI responsibly.
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 1.30pm to 5pm AEDT. Learn how to adopt AI ethically and safely with this practical course on AI governance and risk assessment. Cover ethical obligations, AI case law, governance frameworks, policy development, risk controls and compliance across legal, IT, HR and operations. Ideal for lawyers and organisations integrating AI responsibly.
Date & time: 19 March 2026, 1pm to 2pm AEDT. As Australia’s population ages, elder law knowledge is essential. This live webinar explores the Aged Care Act 2024, elder abuse screening, capacity and undue influence issues, and strategies to protect older clients. Ideal for lawyers advising on wills, estates, and aged care in today’s evolving legal landscape.
Date & time: 19 March 2026, 1pm to 2pm AEDT. As Australia’s population ages, elder law knowledge is essential. This live webinar explores the Aged Care Act 2024, elder abuse screening, capacity and undue influence issues, and strategies to protect older clients. Ideal for lawyers advising on wills, estates, and aged care in today’s evolving legal landscape.
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Family Law Judges' Series 2026 - Session 2
Date & Time: 20 March 2026, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). The College of Law’s 2026 Judges’ Series is a must-attend family law event, featuring six judges across three sessions. Gain rare insights on courtroom expectations, key developments, and emerging trends. Ideal for family law practitioners seeking professional growth, practical guidance, and direct access to Australia’s leading judiciary. Secure your spot now.
Date & Time: 20 March 2026, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). The College of Law’s 2026 Judges’ Series is a must-attend family law event, featuring six judges across three sessions. Gain rare insights on courtroom expectations, key developments, and emerging trends. Ideal for family law practitioners seeking professional growth, practical guidance, and direct access to Australia’s leading judiciary. Secure your spot now.
Date & time: 24 March 2026, 9.00am to 11.45am AEDT. Master the essentials of caveats in this practical webinar. Learn when and how to lodge, draft, and remove caveats to protect client interests and avoid costly errors. Explore real-world examples, PEXA processes, and key legislative provisions every property lawyer needs to understand in today’s fast-moving market.
Date & time: 24 March 2026, 9.00am to 11.45am AEDT. Master the essentials of caveats in this practical webinar. Learn when and how to lodge, draft, and remove caveats to protect client interests and avoid costly errors. Explore real-world examples, PEXA processes, and key legislative provisions every property lawyer needs to understand in today’s fast-moving market.
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How to take your legal career to the UK: everything you need to know
The UK legal market offers Australian lawyers a compelling combination of career prestige, accelerated learning opportunities, and access to some of the world's most sophisticated transactions. Director at Marsden, Alex Russell, and his colleague Senior Consultant Alex Diez, have been helping connect Australian lawyers with UK firms for years.
The UK legal market offers Australian lawyers a compelling combination of career prestige, accelerated learning opportunities, and access to some of the world's most sophisticated transactions. Director at Marsden, Alex Russell, and his colleague Senior Consultant Alex Diez, have been helping connect Australian lawyers with UK firms for years.
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How Parenting Coordination is transforming high-conflict family law
High-conflict family separations don't end when court orders are made. For many families, the real challenge begins afterwards and this is where Parenting Coordination comes in. It is a structured, child-focused intervention that's gaining recognition as a powerful alternative to repeated litigation.
High-conflict family separations don't end when court orders are made. For many families, the real challenge begins afterwards and this is where Parenting Coordination comes in. It is a structured, child-focused intervention that's gaining recognition as a powerful alternative to repeated litigation.
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How the Australian legal market has split into two viable operating models — Alison Laird explains
For decades, versatility was a selling point in the Australian legal market. Mid-sized firms built their identity on being broad. With technological evolution in full swing and shifting market conditions, that model is now under a lot of pressure. Alison Laird, Director of Innovation at the College of Law, has seen two new operating models emerging.
For decades, versatility was a selling point in the Australian legal market. Mid-sized firms built their identity on being broad. With technological evolution in full swing and shifting market conditions, that model is now under a lot of pressure. Alison Laird, Director of Innovation at the College of Law, has seen two new operating models emerging.
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Rebecca O’Brien appointed Chair of the College of Law Western Australia Chapter Board
Barrister and highly respected legal figure, Rebecca O’Brien, has been appointed Chair of the College of Law Western Australia (COLWA) Chapter Board.
Barrister and highly respected legal figure, Rebecca O’Brien, has been appointed Chair of the College of Law Western Australia (COLWA) Chapter Board.
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Professor Sharon Mascher appointed to the College of Law Board of Governors
The College of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Sharon Mascher as an independent non-executive Governor on the Board of Governors.
The College of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Sharon Mascher as an independent non-executive Governor on the Board of Governors.
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How to Prepare for the New AML/CTF Regime coming in 2026
From July 2026, Australian law firms will need to comply with sweeping reforms to the nation's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime while continuing to run their practice. We spoke to Jessica Smith, Director of Risk Consulting at Grant Thornton, on how to best navigate this transition.
From July 2026, Australian law firms will need to comply with sweeping reforms to the nation's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime while continuing to run their practice. We spoke to Jessica Smith, Director of Risk Consulting at Grant Thornton, on how to best navigate this transition.
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Alison Laird appointed Director of Innovation at the College of Law
Internationally experienced executive and consultant, Alison Laird, will lead the College of Law’s Centre for Legal Innovation and organisation-wide AI strategy in her role as Director of Innovation.
Internationally experienced executive and consultant, Alison Laird, will lead the College of Law’s Centre for Legal Innovation and organisation-wide AI strategy in her role as Director of Innovation.
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Beyond the courtroom: Why parenting coordination matters
Discover how parenting coordination can reduce conflict, prevent re-litigation and support high-conflict families beyond court.
Discover how parenting coordination can reduce conflict, prevent re-litigation and support high-conflict families beyond court.
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 9.00am to 12.30pm AEDT. Learn the fundamentals of taking instructions and drafting wills in this half-day online webinar. Ideal for lawyers and estate practitioners seeking practical skills in managing client needs, identifying assets, and preventing disputes. Gain confidence in preparing valid wills and advising clients on executors, capacity, and risk management.
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 9.00am to 12.30pm AEDT. Learn the fundamentals of taking instructions and drafting wills in this half-day online webinar. Ideal for lawyers and estate practitioners seeking practical skills in managing client needs, identifying assets, and preventing disputes. Gain confidence in preparing valid wills and advising clients on executors, capacity, and risk management.
LIVE COURSE
Legal Research Bootcamp: Lunch and Learn Series
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 1pm to 2pm AEDT. Strengthen your legal research skills with expert educator Natalie Wieland. Learn how to find and analyse case law, legislation and secondary sources efficiently, while understanding how AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-pilot, Gemini and Notebook LM can support effective research and reduce risk in legal practice.
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 1pm to 2pm AEDT. Strengthen your legal research skills with expert educator Natalie Wieland. Learn how to find and analyse case law, legislation and secondary sources efficiently, while understanding how AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-pilot, Gemini and Notebook LM can support effective research and reduce risk in legal practice.
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 1.30pm to 5pm AEDT. Learn how to adopt AI ethically and safely with this practical course on AI governance and risk assessment. Cover ethical obligations, AI case law, governance frameworks, policy development, risk controls and compliance across legal, IT, HR and operations. Ideal for lawyers and organisations integrating AI responsibly.
Date & time: 18 March 2026, 1.30pm to 5pm AEDT. Learn how to adopt AI ethically and safely with this practical course on AI governance and risk assessment. Cover ethical obligations, AI case law, governance frameworks, policy development, risk controls and compliance across legal, IT, HR and operations. Ideal for lawyers and organisations integrating AI responsibly.
Date & time: 19 March 2026, 1pm to 2pm AEDT. As Australia’s population ages, elder law knowledge is essential. This live webinar explores the Aged Care Act 2024, elder abuse screening, capacity and undue influence issues, and strategies to protect older clients. Ideal for lawyers advising on wills, estates, and aged care in today’s evolving legal landscape.
Date & time: 19 March 2026, 1pm to 2pm AEDT. As Australia’s population ages, elder law knowledge is essential. This live webinar explores the Aged Care Act 2024, elder abuse screening, capacity and undue influence issues, and strategies to protect older clients. Ideal for lawyers advising on wills, estates, and aged care in today’s evolving legal landscape.
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Family Law Judges' Series 2026 - Session 2
Date & Time: 20 March 2026, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). The College of Law’s 2026 Judges’ Series is a must-attend family law event, featuring six judges across three sessions. Gain rare insights on courtroom expectations, key developments, and emerging trends. Ideal for family law practitioners seeking professional growth, practical guidance, and direct access to Australia’s leading judiciary. Secure your spot now.
Date & Time: 20 March 2026, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). The College of Law’s 2026 Judges’ Series is a must-attend family law event, featuring six judges across three sessions. Gain rare insights on courtroom expectations, key developments, and emerging trends. Ideal for family law practitioners seeking professional growth, practical guidance, and direct access to Australia’s leading judiciary. Secure your spot now.
Date & time: 24 March 2026, 9.00am to 11.45am AEDT. Master the essentials of caveats in this practical webinar. Learn when and how to lodge, draft, and remove caveats to protect client interests and avoid costly errors. Explore real-world examples, PEXA processes, and key legislative provisions every property lawyer needs to understand in today’s fast-moving market.
Date & time: 24 March 2026, 9.00am to 11.45am AEDT. Master the essentials of caveats in this practical webinar. Learn when and how to lodge, draft, and remove caveats to protect client interests and avoid costly errors. Explore real-world examples, PEXA processes, and key legislative provisions every property lawyer needs to understand in today’s fast-moving market.
Date & time: 24 March 2026, 1pm to 2pm AEDT. Stay updated on NSW’s 2025 Retirement Village reforms with this practical webinar led by Adeline Schiralli. Learn the key changes to disclosure, contracts, fees, tenure and exit rules, and understand the legal and estate-planning implications for older clients. Essential for practitioners advising on retirement living.
Date & time: 24 March 2026, 1pm to 2pm AEDT. Stay updated on NSW’s 2025 Retirement Village reforms with this practical webinar led by Adeline Schiralli. Learn the key changes to disclosure, contracts, fees, tenure and exit rules, and understand the legal and estate-planning implications for older clients. Essential for practitioners advising on retirement living.
Date & time: 24 March 2026, 1.30pm to 5.00pm AEDT. Learn to manage high-conflict personalities with expert Linda Kochanski AM. This three-hour mediation program equips mediators, legal professionals, and HR specialists with practical strategies, the LARSQ framework, and communication techniques to de-escalate tension, handle challenging interactions, and achieve constructive outcomes in workplaces, families, and complex dispute situations.
Date & time: 24 March 2026, 1.30pm to 5.00pm AEDT. Learn to manage high-conflict personalities with expert Linda Kochanski AM. This three-hour mediation program equips mediators, legal professionals, and HR specialists with practical strategies, the LARSQ framework, and communication techniques to de-escalate tension, handle challenging interactions, and achieve constructive outcomes in workplaces, families, and complex dispute situations.
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NATIONALLY ACCREDITED MEDIATOR TRAINING
Are you looking to enhance your qualifications with mediation skills or ready to step up as a Nationally Accredited Mediator? Our comprehensive training program and assessment offers you a path to national accreditation, combining convenience, practical experience, and expert instruction.
Are you looking to enhance your qualifications with mediation skills or ready to step up as a Nationally Accredited Mediator? Our comprehensive training program and assessment offers you a path to national accreditation, combining convenience, practical experience, and expert instruction.
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS
Would you know how to assist a co-worker who was experiencing a mental health problem In Australia, 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in any given year. Lawyers suffer from higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use problems and stress than the general population.
Would you know how to assist a co-worker who was experiencing a mental health problem In Australia, 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in any given year. Lawyers suffer from higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use problems and stress than the general population.
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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.
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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).
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ADR in building and construction - Practice guide
Enhance your ability to resolve construction disputes effectively with expert insights into alternative dispute resolution methods like negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Enhance your ability to resolve construction disputes effectively with expert insights into alternative dispute resolution methods like negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
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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.
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Applications for divorce: Step-by-step guide
Divorce in Australia is on the rise with more than 56,000 divorces granted in 2021. Despite becoming more common, divorce remains one of the most stressful and uncertain life events.
Divorce in Australia is on the rise with more than 56,000 divorces granted in 2021. Despite becoming more common, divorce remains one of the most stressful and uncertain life events.
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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.
Navigate the high-stakes world of Building and construction law by diving into key knowledge of contracts, compliance, and legislation.
Navigate the high-stakes world of Building and construction law by diving into key knowledge of contracts, compliance, and legislation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Master the legal complexities of commercial developments and home improvement projects with practical insights and expert guidance.
Master the legal complexities of commercial developments and home improvement projects with practical insights and expert guidance.
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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.
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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.
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Conducting a mediation: Skills Series
Build confidence in conducting mediations from start to finish. This course covers facilitation techniques, private sessions, managing emotions, de-escalation and impasses. Ideal for mediators seeking practical, hands-on skills to run effective, professional mediation sessions.
Build confidence in conducting mediations from start to finish. This course covers facilitation techniques, private sessions, managing emotions, de-escalation and impasses. Ideal for mediators seeking practical, hands-on skills to run effective, professional mediation sessions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CPD Digital Subscription
One subscription. Your CPD sorted.
One subscription. Your CPD sorted.
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CPD Digital Subscription - Sampler
Experience CPD reimagined with the CPD Digital Subscription Sampler. Get access for $49 with 2 full courses and 3 short samples. Perfect for individuals or teams exploring flexible, on-demand CPD - plus get $100 off the full subscription with 150+ courses when you upgrade.
Experience CPD reimagined with the CPD Digital Subscription Sampler. Get access for $49 with 2 full courses and 3 short samples. Perfect for individuals or teams exploring flexible, on-demand CPD - plus get $100 off the full subscription with 150+ courses when you upgrade.
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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.
Master the art of oral, written and ethical advocacy in family law with this 40-hour, self-paced course. Gain the skills to argue persuasively, draft compelling legal documents, and uphold professional standards. Complete the final assignment to earn your Digital Certificate, showcasing your expertise in family law advocacy.
Master the art of oral, written and ethical advocacy in family law with this 40-hour, self-paced course. Gain the skills to argue persuasively, draft compelling legal documents, and uphold professional standards. Complete the final assignment to earn your Digital Certificate, showcasing your expertise in family law advocacy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Employment duties and entitlements – skills series
This course explores the mutual and individual duties of employers and employees, uncovering how these responsibilities shape a culture of trust and cooperation.
This course explores the mutual and individual duties of employers and employees, uncovering how these responsibilities shape a culture of trust and cooperation.
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Employment liability and litigation - Skills series
This course unpacks liability, statutory claims, and workplace protections, equipping you to navigate legal responsibilities and safeguard fairness with confidence.
This course unpacks liability, statutory claims, and workplace protections, equipping you to navigate legal responsibilities and safeguard fairness with confidence.
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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.
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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 8 CPD unit 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 8 CPD unit bundle will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical – modules.
The essential guide to building and construction offers a comprehensive exploration of key courses, including commercial developments and home improvement projects, security of payment legislation, construction disputes and Alternative dispute resolution (ADR). 8 CPD Units.
The essential guide to building and construction offers a comprehensive exploration of key courses, including commercial developments and home improvement projects, security of payment legislation, construction disputes and Alternative dispute resolution (ADR). 8 CPD Units.
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. 8 CPD Units.
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. 8 CPD Units.
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. 8 CPD Units
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. 8 CPD Units
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. 8 CPD Units
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. 8 CPD Units
The essential guide to employment law offers a comprehensive exploration of key courses, including Introduction to employment and employment contracts, employment duties and entitlements, employment liability and litigation and termination of employment. 8 CPD Units.
The essential guide to employment law offers a comprehensive exploration of key courses, including Introduction to employment and employment contracts, employment duties and entitlements, employment liability and litigation and termination of employment. 8 CPD Units.
Boost your confidence and establish a strong foundation of knowledge with our comprehensive step-by-step guide on family law matters. The four modules will guide you to provide expert family law advice to your clients. 8 CPD Units.
Boost your confidence and establish a strong foundation of knowledge with our comprehensive step-by-step guide on family law matters. The four modules will guide you to provide expert family law advice to your clients. 8 CPD Units.
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. 8 CPD Units
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. 8 CPD Units
A complete mediation training bundle covering intake, preparation, facilitation, negotiation and resolution. Designed for practising and aspiring mediators, this comprehensive bundle builds ethical, practical and professional mediation skills across the entire mediation lifecycle.
A complete mediation training bundle covering intake, preparation, facilitation, negotiation and resolution. Designed for practising and aspiring mediators, this comprehensive bundle builds ethical, practical and professional mediation skills across the entire mediation lifecycle.
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. 8 CPD Units
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. 8 CPD Units
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. 8 CPD Units.
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. 8 CPD Units.
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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.
Master ethical advocacy in family law with this advanced 10-hour, self-paced short course. This is a part of our larger Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course. Here you will develop the skills to navigate court proceedings, uphold professional standards, and tackle complex ethical challenges. Through real case studies and best-practice insights, you’ll refine your advocacy, ensuring confidence, integrity, and strategic execution in every case.
Master ethical advocacy in family law with this advanced 10-hour, self-paced short course. This is a part of our larger Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course. Here you will develop the skills to navigate court proceedings, uphold professional standards, and tackle complex ethical challenges. Through real case studies and best-practice insights, you’ll refine your advocacy, ensuring confidence, integrity, and strategic execution in every case.
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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
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Graduate Certificate in Applied Law
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Law is a strategic starting point for legal professionals seeking to enhance their legal expertise and pursue their passion on their own terms.
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Law is a strategic starting point for legal professionals seeking to enhance their legal expertise and pursue their passion on their own terms.
Looking to upskill, pivot or advance your career? Pick the subjects that move your career in the direction you want. Start with a Graduate Certificate and choose any two subjects from a range of 85 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
Looking to upskill, pivot or advance your career? Pick the subjects that move your career in the direction you want. Start with a Graduate Certificate and choose any two subjects from a range of 85 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
A Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration Practice provides the flexibility to balance work and life, while learning international context to help resolve cross-border disputes and navigating parties with different legal, linguistic and cultural backgrounds towards a resolution.
A Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration Practice provides the flexibility to balance work and life, while learning international context to help resolve cross-border disputes and navigating parties with different legal, linguistic and cultural backgrounds towards a resolution.
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Graduate Certificate in Legal Business Management
With a Graduate Certificate in Legal Business Management, you'll learn real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
With a Graduate Certificate in Legal Business Management, you'll learn real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
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Graduate Certificate in Legal Operations
With a Graduate Certificate in Legal Operations, you'll learn to optimise legal operations, integrating strategic planning, financial management, and data analytics to enhance your organisation’s legal framework.
With a Graduate Certificate in Legal Operations, you'll learn to optimise legal operations, integrating strategic planning, financial management, and data analytics to enhance your organisation’s legal framework.
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Graduate Diploma of Applied Law
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Law is designed for lawyers seeking to enhance their expertise, pursue their passion and gain a competitive edge in specialised areas of law. This program allows you to customise your study by choosing four subjects from 13 practice areas, such as Business Law and Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Family Law and Wills and Estates among others.
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Law is designed for lawyers seeking to enhance their expertise, pursue their passion and gain a competitive edge in specialised areas of law. This program allows you to customise your study by choosing four subjects from 13 practice areas, such as Business Law and Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Family Law and Wills and Estates among others.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (ASEAN+6 Legal Practice) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to negotiate draft cross-border contracts, conduct business in the way of mergers and acquisitions, uphold intellectual property across the region, and more.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (ASEAN+6 Legal Practice) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to negotiate draft cross-border contracts, conduct business in the way of mergers and acquisitions, uphold intellectual property across the region, and more.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Commercial Litigation) provides an overview of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on causes of action and remedies in commercial disputes. It is designed to expand your knowledge of contract law and pre-trial processes in commercial litigation. It will also provide insight into the complexities of the typical commercial context in which litigators operate.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Commercial Litigation) provides an overview of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on causes of action and remedies in commercial disputes. It is designed to expand your knowledge of contract law and pre-trial processes in commercial litigation. It will also provide insight into the complexities of the typical commercial context in which litigators operate.
Looking to upskill, pivot or advance your career? Pick the subjects that move your career in the direction you want. With a Graduate Diploma of Applied Law, you can and choose any four subjects from a range of over 85 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
Looking to upskill, pivot or advance your career? Pick the subjects that move your career in the direction you want. With a Graduate Diploma of Applied Law, you can and choose any four subjects from a range of over 85 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
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Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Family Law)
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Family Law) provides the flexibility to balance work, life and study as you gain critical understanding and qualifications to create a meaningful career in family law.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Family Law) provides the flexibility to balance work, life and study as you gain critical understanding and qualifications to create a meaningful career in family law.
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Government and Public Sector Law) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning the legal principles of government and public sector operations, including statutory interpretation, contracting, procurement and public sector records management. You'll also develop privacy, information management, and governance skills, preparing you to navigate legal and ethical issues in government and public sector.
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Government and Public Sector Law) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning the legal principles of government and public sector operations, including statutory interpretation, contracting, procurement and public sector records management. You'll also develop privacy, information management, and governance skills, preparing you to navigate legal and ethical issues in government and public sector.
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Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (In-House Practice)
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (In-house Practice) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to serve the interests of just one client, uphold an ethical commitment to serving the public interest in the administration of justice, influence good governance and compliance in their organisation, as well as broader risk-management concerns.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (In-house Practice) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to serve the interests of just one client, uphold an ethical commitment to serving the public interest in the administration of justice, influence good governance and compliance in their organisation, as well as broader risk-management concerns.
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Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Wills and Estates)
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Wills and Estates) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning practical skills to manage the everyday issues you are likely to encounter as a wills and estates practitioner.
A Graduate Diploma of Applied Law (Wills and Estates) provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning practical skills to manage the everyday issues you are likely to encounter as a wills and estates practitioner.
A Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Practice provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to help families reach their own agreements, and where possible, give a voice to children so they can shape their own future.
A Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Practice provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning to help families reach their own agreements, and where possible, give a voice to children so they can shape their own future.
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Graduate Diploma of Legal Business Management
A Graduate Diploma of Legal Business Management provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
A Graduate Diploma of Legal Business Management provides the flexibility to balance work and life while learning real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
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How to prepare for mediation: Skills Series
Learn how to prepare parties and processes for effective mediation. This course explores mediation models, working with lawyers, party preparation and role clarity. Ideal for mediators at all stages seeking stronger engagement, better preparation and more effective mediation outcomes.
Learn how to prepare parties and processes for effective mediation. This course explores mediation models, working with lawyers, party preparation and role clarity. Ideal for mediators at all stages seeking stronger engagement, better preparation and more effective mediation outcomes.
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 employment and contracts – skills series
Gain essential knowledge of employment law to confidently manage workplace rights, responsibilities, and relationships.
Gain essential knowledge of employment law to confidently manage workplace rights, responsibilities, and relationships.
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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.
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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 expert while learning how to analyse and better manage property transactions of all types. Subjects also focus on how to address and resolve the more complicated issues that you are likely to encounter as a property law practitioner.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Property Law you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry expert while learning how to analyse and better manage property transactions of all types. Subjects also focus on how to address and resolve the more complicated issues that you are likely to encounter as a property law practitioner.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Wills and Estates you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist while learning practical skills to manage the everyday issues you are likely to encounter as a wills and estates practitioner.
With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Wills and Estates you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist while learning practical skills to manage the everyday issues you are likely to encounter as a wills and estates practitioner.
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Master of Laws (Applied Law) without a major
Looking to be the best you can be for your clients and community? Or, looking to pursue your passion and align your career with your personal values and interests, increasing satisfaction and impact in your chosen field? With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) without a major, you can do just that. Choose eight subjects from a range of over 100 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
Looking to be the best you can be for your clients and community? Or, looking to pursue your passion and align your career with your personal values and interests, increasing satisfaction and impact in your chosen field? With a Master of Laws (Applied Law) without a major, you can do just that. Choose eight subjects from a range of over 100 subjects across 13 different practice areas to customise your postgrad journey.
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Master of Legal Business Management
With a Master of Legal Business Management, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist while learning real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
With a Master of Legal Business Management, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist while learning real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.
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Mastering the role of company secretary - Practice guide
Master the essential governance, compliance, and strategic responsibilities of a company secretary to drive organisational success.
Master the essential governance, compliance, and strategic responsibilities of a company secretary to drive organisational success.
Advance your mediation practice with skills in negotiation, agreement drafting and post-mediation management. This course covers resolution strategies, ethical documentation, non-resolution outcomes and professional reflection. Ideal for mediators seeking to strengthen outcomes and long-term practice sustainability.
Advance your mediation practice with skills in negotiation, agreement drafting and post-mediation management. This course covers resolution strategies, ethical documentation, non-resolution outcomes and professional reflection. Ideal for mediators seeking to strengthen outcomes and long-term practice sustainability.
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Misleading and deceptive conduct: step-by-step guide
In this course, you will step into the shoes of an entry-level lawyer practicing in consumer law, navigating a client file involving a misleading and deceptive conduct matter, while exploring how consumer law fosters market integrity by prohibiting unethical practices and ensuring fair competition.
In this course, you will step into the shoes of an entry-level lawyer practicing in consumer law, navigating a client file involving a misleading and deceptive conduct matter, while exploring how consumer law fosters market integrity by prohibiting unethical practices and ensuring fair competition.
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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
Sharpen your oral advocacy skills in family law with this 10-hour, self-paced on-demand short course. This is part of our larger Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course. Learn to deliver persuasive submissions, examine witnesses, and apply evidence rules with confidence. Through practical training and real-case insights, you’ll gain the expertise to advocate effectively in court hearings and dispute resolution settings.
Sharpen your oral advocacy skills in family law with this 10-hour, self-paced on-demand short course. This is part of our larger Digital Certificate in Family Law Advocacy course. Learn to deliver persuasive submissions, examine witnesses, and apply evidence rules with confidence. Through practical training and real-case insights, you’ll gain the expertise to advocate effectively in court hearings and dispute resolution settings.
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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: 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.
Develop essential mediation intake and assessment skills. This course covers intake interviews, suitability assessment, ethical decision-making and managing party expectations. Ideal for practising and aspiring mediators seeking to strengthen professional standards and improve mediation outcomes from the very first interaction.
Develop essential mediation intake and assessment skills. This course covers intake interviews, suitability assessment, ethical decision-making and managing party expectations. Ideal for practising and aspiring mediators seeking to strengthen professional standards and improve mediation outcomes from the very first interaction.
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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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