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Law Society Welcomes Introduction of WA Pro Bono Model to Enhance Access to Justice (Published 23 March 2020)
Message from the CEO – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Alert (Published 3 March 2020)
Law Society Congratulates New Chief Judge of District Court and New President of Children’s Court on Appointments (Published 28 February 2020)
Vacation Clerk & Graduate Recruitment Dates 2020 (Published 11 February 2020)
Survey on Engagement and Retention of Legal Professionals (Published 10 February 2020)
Law Society Congratulates New Senior Counsel (Published 27 November 2019)
Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 (Published 27 November 2019)
2020 Law Society Council (Published 15 November 2019)
New Federal Agreement Must Increase Legal Assistance Funding and Protect Indigenous Legal Assistance (Published 1 November 2019)
Law Society Welcomes Increase to Payroll Tax Threshold (Published 31 October 2019)
Events
Save the Date – Practical Advocacy Weekend on August 8, 2020
Save the Date – Essentials of Advocacy & Negotiation on June 12, 2020
Save the Date – RRR Day on May 22, 2020
POSTPONED – YLC Ethical Pursuit: The CPD Game Show for Lawyers, hosted by Julian Morrow on April 30, 2020
NEW Ethics on Friday: Ethics and Working Remotely (Webinar Only) on March 27, 2020
ASIC v Kobelt – a review of the High Court decision (Webinar Only) on March 26, 2020
Litigation Intensive (Webinar Only) on March 25, 2020
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act – what you need to know (Webinar Only) on March 24, 2020
Future Proofing your People and the Firm (Webinar Only) on March 24, 2020
Ethics on Friday: Getting it Right (Webinar Only) on March 20, 2020
CPD 123 For You – Your Core Skills on March 18, 2020
From the Ground Up: Lawyers Involved in the Making of Cities on March 16, 2020
Building your Business Case for Flexible Work (Webinar Only) on March 13, 2020
Can the Law Help People With Body Image Issues?: Body Image Law on March 12, 2020
Data Protection (Webinar Only) on March 12, 2020
Succession Law Intensive on March 11, 2020
Ethics on Friday: Trends in complaints and complaint handling on March 6, 2020
YLC Rebrand Sundowner – SOLD OUT (Online)
Ethics on Friday: Cybersecurity – how to make your practice safer on February 28, 2020
Banking Royal Commission – The Aftermath on February 28, 2020
Society Sundowner (Sold out!) (Online)
CPD 123 For You – Your Clients on February 27, 2020
Practical Tips and Tricks for Enforcing Judgments on February 25, 2020
Magistrates Court Rule Changes to Practice and Procedure (Civil Division) on February 19, 2020
Compensation and the NDIS on February 19, 2020
Magistrates Court Rule Changes to Practice and Procedure (Civil Division) on February 17, 2020
Contentious Business Determinations – 2020 Review: What’s in the mix? on February 13, 2020
Drafting Wills Masterclass on February 12, 2020
Family Law Masterclass on February 10, 2020
Ethics on Friday: Ethics and Social Media (Webinar Only) on February 7, 2020
End of Year Celebration (Online)
Building a Prosperous Firm on November 20, 2019
Cyber Risk – Still Risky Business – Webinar on November 13, 2019
Ethics on Friday: Journalists and Legal Ethics on November 8, 2019
A View From the Bench on November 7, 2019
YLC Mixed Netball Competition 2019 (Online)
The New Practice Direction on Witness Outlines: a Brave New World or Back to the Future? on October 31, 2019
Society Sundowner (Online)
Legislative Drafting – what are the recent developments at Commonwealth and State levels? on October 18, 2019
eTrials – an introduction on October 17, 2019
Environment, Town Planning and Local Government Masterclass on October 17, 2019
The Legal Services Award – key changes & consequences of a contravention on October 16, 2019
Succession Law Masterclass on October 15, 2019
Family Law Masterclass on October 14, 2019
Ethics on Friday: You Are Not Your Client’s Mouthpiece on October 11, 2019
Self-talk – Managing your inner voice – Webinar on October 11, 2019
Appearing in SAT: Civil & Commercial Jurisdictions on October 10, 2019
Sharing Knowledge: The Small Business Roadshow by ASIC on October 10, 2019
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics – Webinar on October 9, 2019
The Many Hats of In-House Counsel and Government Lawyers on October 8, 2019
Contract Law for Young Lawyers on October 4, 2019
Careers Uncut (Online)
Contract Law Masterclass – Advanced on October 3, 2019
Criminal Law Masterclass on October 2, 2019
Expanding Your Range of Influence on September 26, 2019
IP, Data and Technology Masterclass on September 24, 2019
Ethics on Friday: Social Media – Ethical Issues and Pitfalls for Lawyers on September 13, 2019
The Duty of a Lawyer’s Confidentiality on September 12, 2019
How to Leverage LinkedIn to Grow Your Personal Brand & Business- Webinar on September 4, 2019
Ethics on Friday: Pointing the Finger on August 23, 2019
Leading in Law on August 22, 2019
Unravelling The ‘New’ Duties Act – Part 2 on August 14, 2019
Golden Gavel 2019 (Online)
Essentials of Advocacy and Negotiation 2019 on June 21, 2019
Quality Practice Standard Accreditation Workshop Two on June 6, 2019
Quality Practice Standard Accreditation Workshop One on May 30, 2019
Law Week Awards Night 2019 (Online)
CPD Day for Rural, Regional and Remote Legal Practitioners on May 17, 2019
Special Law Week Screening: ‘Connection to Country’, Presented by the Young Lawyers Committee on May 15, 2019
Intellectual Property 101 – What You Need to Know About Protecting Your Intellectual Property on May 14, 2019
Law Week Breakfast 2019 (Online)
Western Australia Police Force – Body worn camera program on May 6, 2019
Free Pilates Classes for Members on March 28, 2019
Self-talk – managing your inner voice WEBINAR on March 27, 2019
Dealing with the Legal Practice Board on March 22, 2019
The Limitation Act – a practical approach on March 21, 2019
How to Brief Counsel on March 20, 2019
Independent Medical Opinions in Personal Injury Claims on March 20, 2019
Property Law Update on March 20, 2019
Interim and Final Orders for Spousal Maintenance on March 19, 2019
Surviving Long Hours and High Expectations on March 19, 2019
Freedom of Information and its Applicability to Litigators on March 19, 2019
Costs – Unravelling the Mystery on March 15, 2019
Key Developments in Class Actions on March 14, 2019
Chronic Embitterment and the Litigation Process WEBINAR on March 14, 2019
Using Technology to Get More Done on March 13, 2019
The Construction Contracts Act for Beginners on March 13, 2019
The Art of Negotiation on March 12, 2019
Modern Slavery: what it means for your clients on March 12, 2019
Litigation Workshop: what to do when things go wrong on March 11, 2019
Ethics on Friday: The Ethics of Acting Against a Former Client on March 8, 2019
Dictation Skills for Lawyers on March 7, 2019
Employment Law Update on March 7, 2019
The Public Health System and Treatment Liability Claims – practical Issues for lawyers on both sides on March 6, 2019
Costs: The Essentials on March 5, 2019
Working with Email on February 28, 2019
The Intersection of Family Law and Migration Law on February 27, 2019
(FULLY BOOKED) Matter Management Guidelines – Screening & Engaging on February 27, 2019
Cybersecurity – How to Make Your Practice Safer on February 26, 2019
CPD Summer Getaway – Essential Topics for the Busy Lawyer on February 22, 2019
CPD Summer Getaway – Design Thinking: Designing a Flexible Workplace on February 22, 2019
(FULLY BOOKED) Client Engagement Agreements – Planning for Success on February 20, 2019
Alternative Fee Arrangements on February 20, 2019
Code Black – Dealing with Difficult People (5.30pm-6.30pm) on February 19, 2019
Code Black – Dealing with Difficult People (4.00pm – 5.00pm) on February 19, 2019
Matter Management Guidelines – Screening & Engaging on February 19, 2019
Tips for Writing Submissions on February 18, 2019
EOF: The Weinstein Effect: Just what is inappropriate behaviour? on February 15, 2019
Supervision & Delegation on February 13, 2019
You’re not my client; are you? on February 7, 2019
Screening new clients for Conflicts on January 31, 2019
End of Year Celebration on December 5, 2018
Sole Practitioner and Small Firm Forum on November 29, 2018
Looking to America: Lessons for a Western Australian Mental Health Court on November 28, 2018
A View from the Bench on November 21, 2018
A View from the Bench – WEBINAR on November 21, 2018
Superannuation and Estate Planning on November 15, 2018
Superannuation and Estate Planning WEBINAR on November 15, 2018
ASIC Series – Enhancing Australia’s Statutory Whistleblower Regime on November 14, 2018
Strata Titles Act & Community Title Schemes Update on November 14, 2018
FULLY BOOKED – Leading in Law – Leading through persuasive influence on November 13, 2018
Creating the Optimal General Counsel / Outside Counsel Relationship WEBINAR on November 12, 2018
Ethics on Friday: LPCC Investigations and/or Disciplinary Proceedings – Disclosure Obligations on November 9, 2018
Risk Management for Family Lawyers on November 8, 2018
Legal Project Management Essentials on November 7, 2018
Accredited Family Law Specialist – Free Information evening on November 1, 2018
Non-linear legal careers WEBINAR on October 25, 2018
Non-linear legal careers on October 25, 2018
FULLY BOOKED – Legal Costs on October 24, 2018
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Will Drafting WEBINAR on October 22, 2018
Inter-Profession Networking on October 18, 2018
Property Law Update on October 18, 2018
Recent Developments in Legislative Drafting on October 17, 2018
What is Unique about the Government Contract? on October 16, 2018
Setting aside Domestic and International Commercial Arbitration Awards on October 15, 2018
Webinar – Ethics on Friday: Ethical issues in representing alleged perpetrators of family and domestic violence on October 12, 2018
Ethics on Friday: Ethical issues in representing alleged perpetrators of family and domestic violence on October 12, 2018
Contract Law Masterclass on October 11, 2018
Fostering Healthy Relationships with the Bench on October 10, 2018
Reaching Inwards and Outwards: connecting your way to wellbeing on October 9, 2018
Respectfully Disagreeing with the ATO in Relation to Tax Disputes on October 3, 2018
Secure Data Erasure and Wireless Security WEBINAR on October 3, 2018
The Australian Banking Industry: how did we get here? on September 27, 2018
Elder Abuse and the Family on September 26, 2018
Current Issues Affecting the Not-For-Profit Sector on September 19, 2018
Ethics on Friday: Rules of Conduct WEBINAR on September 14, 2018
Mental Health Hypothetical on September 13, 2018
Effective Techniques for Drafting Affidavits on September 13, 2018
Introduction to Risk Management – including drinks and light snacks afterwards with the YLC on September 12, 2018
The Rise of the Sleeping Giant – community consultation in the land development industry on September 11, 2018
Elder Law and Succession: conflicts of interest and testamentary capacity on September 10, 2018
WEBINAR- Elder Law and Succession: conflicts of interest and testamentary capacity on September 10, 2018
Disclosure Obligations and Consequences of Non-disclosure in Family Court Proceedings on September 6, 2018
Criminal Property Confiscation on September 5, 2018
Free Pilates Classes for Members on August 28, 2018
Practical Advocacy Weekend 2018 on August 18, 2018
Advanced ADR Technologies on July 19, 2018
Essentials of Advocacy and Negotiation on June 22, 2018
The High Court Comes to the Westin on June 18, 2018
Leading in Law Part 1 – Leading towards a culture of excellence on June 14, 2018
FULLY BOOKED – Introduction to Practice Management and Matter Management Guidelines on June 13, 2018
Social Justice Career Opportunities Evening on May 17, 2018
Law Week Panel Discussion hosted by the Young Lawyers Committee on May 16, 2018
Law Week Breakfast on May 14, 2018
GST at Settlement (9.00am – 10.00am) on May 2, 2018
Society Sundowner – Free Member Event on April 12, 2018
Cyber security: Mobile device protection on April 10, 2018
Pilates Classes – Free for Members on April 4, 2018
Conflicts of interest (Webinar) on March 29, 2018
Joint Form of General Conditions for the Sale of Land in Western Australia – 2018 update (Webinar) on March 27, 2018
(FULLY BOOKED) Joint Form of General Conditions for the Sale of Land in Western Australia – 2018 update on March 27, 2018
Third Party Dispute Finance in the Resources Sector on March 27, 2018
Unbundling of legal services on March 26, 2018
Introduction to Practice and Matter Management Guidelines on March 26, 2018
Mindfulness: the powerful weapon for dealing with distressed clients on March 23, 2018
Expert Evidence: instructions, privilege and waiver of privilege on March 22, 2018
Drafting guidelines for effective correspondence (Webinar) on March 21, 2018
Insolvency: Safe harbour & IPSO Facto on March 20, 2018
Current Issues in Environmental Law on March 20, 2018
Introduction to Risk Management on March 15, 2018
Beware the Ides of March – the dark arts of costs on March 15, 2018
“Nobody Told Me There’d Be Days Like These!” – Stress, Pressure, & Ethical Decision-Making in the Practice of Law on March 14, 2018
The Challenges of Ethical Decision-Making for In-House Counsel on March 14, 2018
YLC Beach Volleyball Competition on March 9, 2018
Defamation and injurious falsehood on March 1, 2018
Supervision: obligations and risks on February 28, 2018
How to avoid becoming a target for claims (Webinar) on February 27, 2018
Law Summer School 2018 (BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED) on February 23, 2018
Migration Law Update Part 1 on February 21, 2018
Ethics on Friday: ethical dilemmas for Family Lawyers on February 16, 2018
Current issues in Employment Law on February 15, 2018
At the Heart of Success: current workplace gender diversity initiatives driving change on February 14, 2018
Succession law and secret offspring – current issues on February 13, 2018
(FULLY BOOKED) Law Mutual (WA): Introduction to Practice Management and Matter Management Guidelines on February 6, 2018
(Fully Booked) Law Mutual (WA): Client Engagement Agreements – Planning for Success on February 2, 2018
(FULLY BOOKED) Law Mutual (WA): How to Stay Conflict Free for Small Practices on January 30, 2018
Shifting from the practice of law to the business of law on November 29, 2017
Forensic DNA evidence and how to avoid miscarriages of justice on November 27, 2017
Artificial Intelligence (Webinar) on November 23, 2017
Welcome to the Profession Breakfast on November 23, 2017
The impact of culture on ethical behaviour on November 22, 2017
Cultural diversity and the bamboo ceiling on November 17, 2017
Coronial Inquests – a guide for advocates and their instructors on November 14, 2017
When there’s a knock on the door… how to respond to an unannounced visit from the ATO or ASIC on November 13, 2017
Ethics on Friday: Duty of Confidentiality on November 10, 2017
Competition law – the next big things – where are we going? on November 8, 2017
Elder Law forum – addressing elder abuse on November 3, 2017
Law firms must manage cyber risk on November 2, 2017
Family Law Forum on November 1, 2017
Mixed Netball Competition on October 27, 2017
Freedom of information and its applicability to litigators on October 26, 2017
Strata Reform: dispute resolution changes and reforms to protection of purchasers on October 26, 2017
Adjudication of Construction Disputes and Construction Contracts Act 2004 on October 24, 2017
Getting to the Point: A guide to evidence in family court proceedings on October 23, 2017
Ethics on Friday: Practical Conflicts – Real Life Studies on October 20, 2017
Parliamentary drafting and legislative update on October 20, 2017
Legal aspects of insider trading on October 17, 2017
Caveats on October 17, 2017
Crowdfunding on October 16, 2017
Appearing in SAT on October 5, 2017
Law Mutual (WA): Difficult clients and complaints handling: A practical guide to positive client relationships on October 4, 2017
Law Mutual (WA): Difficult clients and complaints handling: A practical guide to positive client relationships on October 4, 2017
Law Mutual (WA): Difficult clients and complaints handling: A practical guide to positive client relationships on October 3, 2017
Law Mutual (WA): Difficult clients and complaints handling: A practical guide to positive client relationships on October 3, 2017
Law Mutual (WA): Difficult clients and complaints handling: A practical guide to positive client relationships on October 2, 2017
Ethics on Friday: misleading conduct on September 22, 2017
Society Club on September 21, 2017
Office of State Revenue service delivery model on September 20, 2017
Community Legal Centres: Innovating and partnering behind the scenes on September 19, 2017
The Nexus of National Security and Migration Law (Webinar) on September 18, 2017
Law Mutual (WA): Introduction to Practice Management and Matter Management Guidelines on September 14, 2017
Fraud in accounting on September 14, 2017
Pilates Classes supported by HBF on September 13, 2017
Policy as a mandatory relevant consideration: a reflection on Jacob v Save Beeliar Wetlands on September 12, 2017
Civil Liability update on September 5, 2017
Sole Practitioner and Small Firm Forum on August 31, 2017
Committees
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