Legal Practice Management with the College of Law
Making the transition from solicitor to principal or partner of a law practice requires greater skills and understanding of the business of managing a legal practice. This online course is designed to provide you with everything you need and is accredited for the purposes of obtaining a Principal Practising Certificate.
One of the key challenges facing all lawyers today is in cyberspace, not the courtroom. All practitioners, regardless of their practice group of seniority, are vulnerable to cyber attack and cyber crime. This practical session focuses on cyber risk in the context of legal practice and how you can best protect yourself and your clients. It covers:
This webinar comprises 3 one-hour sessions covering each of the compulsory CPD subjects for lawyers for the CPD year ending 31 March 2026.
Session 1: Professional Skills
More Than a Signature: Drafting, Using and Managing POAs Effectively
This webinar comprises 3 one-hour sessions covering each of the compulsory CPD subjects for lawyers for the CPD year ending 31 March 2026.
Session 1: Professional Skills
More Than a Signature: Drafting, Using and Managing POAs Effectively
The traditional discovery processes may soon be headed in the direction of the wigs. Predictive coding technologies are starting to be used and have even had judicial endorsement. What does this mean for your litigation practice? This session looks at:
Although electronic conveyancing transactions have been on the agenda for some time, it was the pandemic that resulted in the quick introduction of new and widespread procedures for more than just conveyancing. Whether these changes are long-term and represent best practice is an issue that needs to be further explored. This session will examine some of the legal challenges of electronic and virtual processes in the legal office, including:
The pricing models used by the legal industry have evolved considerably since the days of the billable hour. Clients are expecting flexibility and choice when it comes to pricing. This session examines the latest developments in pricing and alternative fee arrangements and how they can be effectively utilised in your practice. It covers:
In an area of law that is already heightened with emotion, family lawyers can often be faced with difficult clients: they may be excessively needy, overly aggressive, or a combination of both. This session provides best practice strategies in managing difficult clients, including:
The NewLaw phenomenon has well and truly hit. This session looks at precisely what is NewLaw, the rise of micro-firms, cost consciousness and pricing innovation. We will also look at the rise of legal apps and other forms of disruptive technology and how it affects your practice. It covers:
One in five Australians will be affected by mental illness. And the statistics are even higher for those in the legal profession. This session examines how to best support employees experiencing mental health issues, whilst also managing the impact is has on your practice. It covers: