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Law Practice Management Course

Friday, 21 February, 2025 - 9:00 AM ACDT

Short Courses

The Society’s Law Practice Management Course is accredited by LPEAC and has been specifically designed for legal practitioners taking the step to becoming law practice principals, whether as sole practitioners, partners or directors of law practices.

General
Introductory
26 CPD units
21/02/2025 9:00:00 AM

CLCs - who, what, where, why and how?

Wednesday, 26 February, 2025 - 4:00 PM ACDT

CPD

SOLD OUT! This In-Person session will cover who the South Australian Community Legal Centres (CLC) are, why they exist and what they do, how CLCs differ from Legal Services Commission SA, and how the various CLCs in SA work collaboratively.

General
Other
1 CPD unit
26/02/2025 4:00:00 PM

legalsuper: Financial literacy in times of inflation

Thursday, 27 February, 2025 - 12:00 PM ACDT

Event

Learn about the current inflationary status across Australia, current research trends and strategies for consideration to protect yourself in an Inflationary environment.

General
Other
27/02/2025 12:00:00 PM

Native Title for the Uninitiated

Thursday, 27 February, 2025 - 5:00 PM ACDT

CPD

This session clarifies native title’s history and impact, exploring its recognition in English common law since 1608 and in Australia since 1992, at the intersection of law, history, and Aboriginal culture.

Property & Planning
Other
1.5 CPD units
27/02/2025 5:00:00 PM

Protection Against Psychological Injury

Tuesday, 4 March, 2025 - 10:00 AM ACDT

CPD

This webinar aims to enhance knowledge of psychological injuries (i.e., burnout, compassion fatigue, moral injury, and vicarious trauma), and resources for preventing / mitigating them in the legal profession.

General
Other
2 CPD units
4/03/2025 10:00:00 AM

International Holidays with Children after Separation

Thursday, 6 March, 2025 - 5:00 PM ACDT

CPD

This session will address the challenges and risks associated with international holidays with children after separation.

Family, Wills & Aged Care
Other
1 CPD unit
6/03/2025 5:00:00 PM

Contract Law Masterclass with Jeffrey Goldberger

Friday, 7 March, 2025 - 1:00 PM ACDT

CPD

The Law Society of South Australia is delighted to welcome Jeffrey Goldberger back to Adelaide to present on four diverse topics on Contract Law.

Commercial, Business & Corporate Law
Other
3 CPD units
7/03/2025 1:00:00 PM

Pride in Law: Diversity, Discrimination and Development

Friday, 7 March, 2025 - 5:00 PM ACDT

CPD

SOLD OUT! In this session attendees will hear about Pride in Law's experiences in the legal profession and explore how diversity through allyship helps your legal practice.

General
Other
1 CPD unit
7/03/2025 5:00:00 PM

Law Society Social: Member Lounge Drinks with Pride in Law

Friday, 7 March, 2025 - 6:00 PM ACDT

Event

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

Social/Networking
Other
7/03/2025 6:00:00 PM

Small Practice Intensive

Friday, 14 March, 2025 - 12:30 PM ACDT

CPD

Expert-led session on navigating your legal career, addressing cybersecurity risks, and finding balance between wellbeing and profitability. Enjoy a light lunch and networking drinks.

General
Other
3 CPD units
14/03/2025 12:30:00 PM

In House Counsel and Public Sector Lawyers Intensive

Monday, 17 March, 2025 - 9:00 AM ACDT

CPD

This CPD event includes two 60-minute sessions for In-House Counsel and Public Sector lawyers, followed by a networking lunch.

all levels
2 CPD units
17/03/2025 9:00:00 AM

Assessment of Damages for Personal Injury

Tuesday, 18 March, 2025 - 10:00 AM ACDT

CPD

This session will explore the process of preparing a pre-action claim for personal injury and conducting a comprehensive assessment of damages.

Personal Injury & Other Compensation
Other
1.5 CPD units
18/03/2025 10:00:00 AM

A Whole-Firm Approach to Managing Risk - Session 1

Wednesday, 19 March, 2025 - 9:15 AM ACDT

CPD

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

General
Other
1.5 CPD units
19/03/2025 9:15:00 AM

A Whole-Firm Approach to Managing Risk - Session 2

Wednesday, 19 March, 2025 - 11:15 AM ACDT

CPD

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

General
Other
1.5 CPD units
19/03/2025 11:15:00 AM

Young Lawyers' Performance Review Seminar

Thursday, 20 March, 2025 - 5:30 PM ACDT

Event

Join us for our upcoming seminar on mastering your performance review! This event, hosted by the Law Society’s Young Lawyers’ Committee, brings together some top minds in the legal profession to share their insider tips and tricks for acing your performance review.

General
General/Introductory
1 CPD unit
20/03/2025 5:30:00 PM

Intervention Orders

Friday, 21 March, 2025 - 11:00 AM ACDT

CPD

This seminar offers practical guidance on how intervention orders impact family law matters, including recent changes to the Family Law Act and Uniform Special Statutory Rules. It also covers strategies for managing simultaneous litigation and criminal charges.

Family, Wills & Aged Care
Other
1.5 CPD units
21/03/2025 11:00:00 AM

ADR Intensive

Friday, 21 March, 2025 - 2:00 PM ACDT

CPD

This Intensive focuses on Alternate Dispute Resolution, featuring three insightful sessions, followed by networking drinks and grazing platters.

Dispute Resolution
all levels
3 CPD units
21/03/2025 2:00:00 PM

MCPD March Intensive

Monday, 24 March, 2025 - 1:00 PM ACDT

CPD

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

General
Other
4 CPD units
24/03/2025 1:00:00 PM

MCPD 1: Recognising and Responding to Workplace Bullying

Monday, 24 March, 2025 - 1:00 PM ACDT

CPD

Session 1 of our MCPD Intensive will explore the definition and consequences of workplace bullying and harassment, as well as strategies for managing such occurrences, for a BDH CPD unit.

General
Other
1 CPD unit
24/03/2025 1:00:00 PM

MCPD 2: Lawyers' Ethical Duties Surrounding Elder Abuse

Monday, 24 March, 2025 - 2:05 PM ACDT

CPD

Session 2 of our MCPD Intensive identifies the ethical duties for legal practitioners which surround capacity and elder abuse, for an Ethics CPD Unit.

General
Other
1 CPD unit
24/03/2025 2:05:00 PM

MCPD 3: Navigating No-Win No-Fee Retainers

Monday, 24 March, 2025 - 3:25 PM ACDT

CPD

Session 3 of our MCPD Intensive explores No-win No-fee retainers for a Practice Management/Business Skills CPD unit.

General
Other
1 CPD unit
24/03/2025 3:25:00 PM

MCPD 4: Ten Things I Hate About Your Trust Deeds

Monday, 24 March, 2025 - 4:30 PM ACDT

CPD

Session 4 of our MCPD Intensive offers insights into trust deeds and common errors in such deeds, offering a Professional Skills CPD unit.

General
Other
1 CPD unit
24/03/2025 4:30:00 PM

A New Tort - Serious Invasion of Privacy

Tuesday, 25 March, 2025 - 10:00 AM ACDT

CPD

Review of the statutory tort for serious invasion of privacy that will be introduced by the Commonwealth Parliament if the current bill passes.

General
Other
1 CPD unit
25/03/2025 10:00:00 AM

New Visa Protections: Employment & Family Law

Tuesday, 25 March, 2025 - 4:00 PM ACDT

CPD

This session covers the new Workplace Justice Visa, helping temporary visa holders escape exploitation and abuse, and expanded family violence provisions for skilled visa applicants.

Employment & Workplace Relations
Other
1.5 CPD units
25/03/2025 4:00:00 PM

A Journey towards Procedural Perfection: The SAET Rules 2024

Thursday, 27 March, 2025 - 4:00 PM ACDT

CPD

This session will outline the key changes introduced by the South Australian Employment Tribunal Rules 2024, effective from 28 November 2024, and provide an opportunity for questions.

Employment & Workplace Relations
all levels
1 CPD unit
27/03/2025 4:00:00 PM

Port Lincoln Country Conference 2025

Friday, 28 March, 2025 - 6:30 PM ACDT

CPD

Join us for the 2025 annual weekend Country Conference, held in the beautiful Port Lincoln! Complete 7 CPD Units (including 3 MCPD) before the March 31st deadline and network with your fellow practitioners!

General
all levels
7 CPD units
28/03/2025 6:30:00 PM

Legal Advocacy Pro: Skills for Success

Friday, 4 April, 2025 - 9:00 AM ACDT

Short Courses

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

Introductory/Refresher
17 CPD units
4/04/2025 9:00:00 AM

Collaborative Practice Training

Thursday, 8 May, 2025 - 9:00 AM ACST

CPD

This 2-day training has an emphasis on Family Law but is equally useful in any area of law where parties to a dispute need to preserve a relationship beyond the dispute.

Introductory
14 CPD units
8/05/2025 9:00:00 AM