The Law Society is the leading provider of CPD for the legal profession in Western Australia. The CPD programme provides relevant and topical seminars developed for the profession, by the profession.
Useful links: CPD Seminars February and March 2019 | Seminars papers on our online shop | Speaker Nomination Form | CPD Terms and Conditions | CPD Seminar Papers Order Form
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Alternative Fee Arrangements
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 9:00 am – 10:00 am
The Law Society of Western Australia
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
This seminar is available for in person or webinar attendance. The global trend of shifting from the historic billable hour …
Code Black – Dealing with Difficult People (4.00pm – 5.00pm)
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Law Society of Western Australia
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
This seminar is designed for anyone who has dealings with difficult people, whether internal or external, where there is potential …
Code Black – Dealing with Difficult People (5.30pm-6.30pm)
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The Law Society of Western Australia
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Please note this seminar is excluded from the CPD Freedom offering. For CPD Freedom members, to attend at $0 please register for the …
Can Poor Cybersecurity Affect my Practising Certificate?
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
The Law Society of Western Australia
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
This seminar is available for in person or webinar attendance. Can cybersecurity affect my certificate? A light-hearted look at the …
Costs: The Essentials
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Law Society of Western Australia
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
This seminar is available for in person or webinar attendance. A practical seminar covering all of the basic essentials young …
Using technology to get more done
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Law Society of Western Australia
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
This seminar is available is available for in person or webinar attendance. Join us for a practical discussion on software …
Costs – Unravelling the Mystery
Friday, March 15, 2019 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
The Law Society of Western Australia
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
This seminar is available for in person or webinar attendance. A Hands-on Masterclass of the Law of Costs and Billing …
Surviving Long Hours and High Expectations
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Law Society of Western Australia
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
The modern practice of law is focused on profitability and client service, which creates high demands on time and sets …
Managing a Peak Performing Team: Motivate, Engage and Deliver Outstanding Results
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Law Society of Western Australia
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED – To be placed on the wait list please email your details to cpd@lawsocietywa.asn.au …
Self-talk – managing your inner voice WEBINAR
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Law Society of Western Australia
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace PERTH
It’s no secret that law is a demanding occupation and many lawyers can be prone to self-criticism and worry. In …
eLearning Available Online
eLearning: How to avoid becoming a target for claims
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This session presents a way of approaching underlying causes of professional liability claims and will help inform risk management priorities, …
eLearning: Jump start your digital marketing
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Digital Marketing is an essential consideration when trying to establish a new business or grow an existing one. From the …
Unconscious Bias Fundamentals for Legal Practitioners
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Lawyers typically make a multitude of decisions daily that affect themselves and others, and when unconscious biases are in play, …
eLearning: Disclosure and Costs Agreements
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This practical seminar covers three main areas in costs – how and why to reach a fee agreement, conducting a …
eLearning: Billing and Ethics: the Value Pricing Model Explored
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This seminar contains a detailed analysis of billing by fixed fees, rather than time based billing. Presented by one of …
eLearning: Becoming an Incorporated Legal Practice
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This seminar is a must for all practitioners with an interest in how their practice is structured. Complete this seminar …
eLearning: A Guide to Knowledge Management for Lawyers
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Sole practitioners and small firms attending will gain valuable insight and learn some easy strategies to save time and money …
eLearning: Bullying in the workplace: laws, culture and wellbeing
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John Raftos and Maryam Omari provide a detailed discussion of bullying in the workplace and is essential viewing for lawyers …