6 Skills Every Legal Team Needs (and how they can develop them)

We caught up with Chris Bland, a seasoned solicitor, general counsel and principal of Legal Tradecraft Consulting who shares his top 5 commercial drafting strategies. 

With the rise of online learning, it’s easier than ever to collect your CPD points at a time – and place – that suits you. Not all online courses are created equal. So how do you know if an online, or on-demand course will stack up? Here we explore the six markers of an excellent on-demand legal course.

The International Bar Association, The College of Law Australia and The Legal Policy & Research Unit have collaborated to develop a set of e-learning modules designed to assist individuals and organisations make the changes recommended by the 2019 landmark report Us Too? Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession. 

To prepare you for what’s next, let’s unpack the College of Law’s 5 most popular on-demand CPD Digital Subscription courses. It’s the best way to keep your skills sharp – and your mind engaged.

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.

Essential skills toolkit for legal teams.
The legal landscape is changing fast. Does your team have what it takes to keep up?We developed this exclusive resource to empower legal team leaders – helping you cultivate high-performing, future-ready teams. Featuring insights drawn from 50 years of industry leadership, practical tips and an invaluable bonus resource, your skills development program starts here.

For 50 years, the College of Law has led the way in practical legal education.

We stand in our own lane – empowering practitioners to become the best lawyers they can be. How? With innovative, hands-on training that evolves with the demands of the legal profession.

Our CPD Digital Subscription is built on this legacy.

This is your guide to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for lawyers across each Australian state. The CPD year runs from 1 April to 31 March, except for Tasmania, where it runs from 1 May to 30 April.

Running your own law firm isn’t for the faint-hearted. Yes, you’re your own boss. But with great power comes great responsibility. And that means wearing a lot of hats.  

Let’s unpack 5 of the most important skills – and corresponding on-demand CPD courses – that sole practitioners can’t do without.

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The College of Law is spearheading legal education in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) space working closely with government and industry in the ASEAN region. The partnership with Austrade addresses the increasing demand for ESG training from ASEAN nations as they look to meet their transboundary obligations and work towards a more sustainable future.

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The future of legal learning is here. We’ve redesigned our CPD catalogue to meet you where you are in your career. And to help you get to where you want to go. 

Simply want to fulfil your yearly CPD requirements? Select a subscription and you’re all set. 

Your CPD search stops here - This is your destination for all your CPD needs. Browse our curated bundles, find topic-specific on-demand courses, subscribe to access a diverse library of short-form content or join a live program and hear from world-class presenters, and expand your network.

Successful law firm owners must excel beyond legal expertise, showcasing a range of business and interpersonal skills, crucial as the legal landscape evolves, demanding continual honing of these abilities. Let’s show you some quick and valuable ways to boost these skills quickly. 

Completing your CPD can sometimes bring resistance. So, we’re addressing these quandaries head-on – by sharing five insider tips every lawyer needs to know before tackling their CPD.

HINT: It's about making your CPD count for something more.

Insider tip 1: Deep dive into your practice area...

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