Advising clients on small business sales

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 29/04/2021

Focusing on small business transactions, this practical session will provide you with the framework to advise your clients on the purchase or sale of a business.

Being a Bystander and First Responder

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 01/10/2021

Arm yourself and your team with a two-part toolkit specifically designed for practitioners on combating bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination in the legal profession.

Being resilient throughout your career

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 23/08/2022

Law is a demanding career where practitioners need resilience to be able to manage through those demands from clients, courts, colleagues and the volume of work often dealt with. 

BIFOLA: Practical implications explored

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 26/05/2021

Updates on impact of Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (BIFOLA)

Business Plans: How-to and Healthcheck

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 13/06/2022

If you manage – or are looking to manage – your own firm, you will already know that in the business of law, a strong business plan is the first step to practice success!

Contract law masterclass with Jeffrey Goldberger

CPD Points: 1.5

Film Date: 18/08/2021

An indepth masterclass exploring a number of current issues in contract law.

Core 3-in-1 Virtual Workshop

CPD Points: 3.0

Film Date: 14/02/2023

Avoid the stress and anxiety of the ‘core point panic’ with this virtual workshop brought to you by the Society’s in-house experts. The workshop focuses on empowering practitioners from all levels of experience with some of the tools that are necessary for their practice.
Cover your core points requirements in three sessions:
•    A timely ethics update from the Ethics team 
•    A discussion on workplace culture with the QLS CEO
•    A peek into the future, dissecting the current work of the QLS Innovation Committee on what changing technology and access means for your practice
 

Core PM&BS: Trust Accounts Refresher 2022

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 16/03/2022

The session provides an update on current issues in trust accounting. It also focusses on the practical aspects of reviewing monthly trust account reconciliations

Cost Fundamentals: Clarity for Clients

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 27/03/2023

With firms and practitioners facing increased client scrutiny of costs, understanding how to manage costs and get your retainer right is key to creating a positive client relationship.
 

Costs: How LPA provisions can assist your practice to become sustainable

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 22/06/2022

Hear  our presenters  break down common LPA (Legal Profession Act 2007) provisions that can assist your practice become sustainable.
 

Electronic conveyancing security toolkit

CPD Points: 1.5

Film Date: 01/06/2021

This compliance toolkit is designed to assist in protecting firm data and networks and provides you with everything your firm needs to satisfy the security obligations in the Electronic Conveyancing Participation Agreement

Essentials: Understanding Superannuation and SMSF

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 08/06/2021

Superannuation—in particular self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF)—is an oft-misunderstood and complex area for lawyers to navigate.

How to have a successful performance review

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 20/05/2022

Join our esteemed panel of human resource and legal professionals as they provide seasoned insight and guidance on how you can effectively and courageously communicate with employers and ‘ace’ your next performance review

Leases 101

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 25/03/2021

Begin your practical knowledge on the fundamental issues of Heads of Agreement.

Legal ethics and morality: A modern case study

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 04/08/2021

View our panel as they explore the interactions of law, legal ethics and morality as they examine the Post Office Horizon IT scandal.

Minds Count Lecture 2023

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 07/09/2023

The annual Minds Count Lecture is presented by Queensland Law Society in partnership with Bar Association of Queensland to shine the spotlight on mental health in the legal profession.
Throughout the leccture, Tammi McDermott gives insight about her lived experience of mental illness.

Modern times, modern act: The new Property Law Act

CPD Points: 3.0

Film Date: 16/06/2023

Learn what provisions have changed or been redrafted using modern language and how this affects your practice, straight from the lead members of the Review Team at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

NDIS appeals – interview with a pro bono lawyer

The NDIS is a large, complex scheme that can be confusing for both participants and legal practitioners. Appeals of NDIS access and review decisions have increased dramatically since the Scheme’s implementation however only a small minority of applicants have legal representation, leading to significant power imbalances in the system. 
Hear from private practitioner, Melissa Carius, of Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers, who acted pro bono to help a NDIS participant to secure additional supports via a consent agreement in the AAT.  Melissa discusses the challenges of the case and provides tips and tricks on navigating the appeals process.
If you’re interested in assisting in this area on a pro bono basis, please contact LawRight who may connect you with clients in need.
It is recommended that this recording be viewed in conjunction with ‘NDIS appeals – a comprehensive guide’

NDIS Appeals Guide

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 24/02/2023

The NDIS is a large, complex scheme that can be confusing for both participants and legal practitioners. Appeal applications for NDIS access and funded supports decisions have climbed dramatically since the Scheme’s implementation however only a small minority of applicants have legal representation. There is therefore an increasing need for practitioners to help in this space to reduce power imbalances and ensure equitable access to support for people with disability.
This presentation breaks down the appeals process and provides tips and tricks to equip you to undertake this important work and achieve the best outcomes for your clients. The session covers:

•    NDIS legislation and rules
•    Filling evidentiary gaps in access and supports cases
•    Object, powers and guidelines of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
•    Common issues to avoid
    
If you’re interested in assisting in this area on a pro bono basis, please contact LawRight who may connect you with clients in need.
    
The information in this presentation is accurate as of August 2022.

Preparing for Mediation

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 07/02/2023

The session is designed to provide lawyers with the tools they need to successfully prepare for mediation.

QLS Criminal Law Conference 2023

CPD Points: 10.5

Film Date: 25/08/2023

The QLS Criminal Law Conference explores the latest developments and key issues in Criminal Law, bringing together legal professionals, academics, and industry experts to share their knowledge, insights, and experiences in the field.

QLS Family Law Conference 2023

CPD Points: 10.0

Film Date: 06/10/2023

The premier event for Queensland Family Lawyers brought together professionals and experts in the field of family law to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and explore best practices. Whether you are a domestic family violence solicitor, counsel, mediator, or researcher, this conference provided a wealth of knowledge for practitioners.
 

QLS Property Law Conference 2023

CPD Points: 11.0

Film Date: 01/09/2023

The QLS Property Law Conference explores the latest developments and key issues in Property Law, bringing together legal professionals, academics, and industry experts to share their knowledge, insights, and experiences in the field.

QLS Property Central Update– 3 in 1

CPD Points: 2.0

This tailored package contains key Queensland Property Law updates including:
•    verification of client identity (VOI)
•    e-conveyancing mandate
•    Seller disclosure regime
 

QLS Personal Injuries Law Conference 2022

CPD Points: 10.0

Film Date: 01/09/2022

The annual Personal Injuries Law Conference is the premier professional development event for both plaintiff and defendant personal injuries solicitors in Queensland.
Delivered by expert legal practitioners, the conference provides the opportunity for solicitors to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills to employ in their everyday practice.  

 

QLS Succession and Elder Law Conference 2022

CPD Points: 10.5

Film Date: 11/11/2022

This is the key professional development conference on the Queensland calendar for legal professionals in Succession and Elder Law. 
This one-day conference is relevant to everyone who specialises in this area in Queensland.
 It is especially relevant to Succession Specialist Accredited solicitors, who are required to gain five extra points in their area of specialty. 
 

QLS Government Lawyers Conference 2022

CPD Points: 7.0

Film Date: 09/08/2022

The Government Lawyers Conference is the key professional development conference on the Queensland calendar for legal professionals in government, policy and administrative spheres. This one-day conference is relevant to practitioners in federal, state and local jurisdictions, or in-house with government-owned corporations and universities.

QLS Symposium 2023 - Personal Injuries Law Track

CPD Points: 4.0

Film Date: 10/03/2023

Access all session recordings from the 2023 Personal Injuries stream:

QLS Symposium 2023 – Core topics package

CPD Points: 3.0

Film Date: 22/03/2023

Cover all your core points in a single package of three 1-hour sessions, recorded for QLS Symposium 2023.
Sessions:
•    Ethical issues to consider in 2023 
•    Cyber threat as the New Normal: protecting your practice and your clients in the digital economy
•    Burnout and vicarious trauma: prevention and recovery

QLS Symposium 2023 – Succession Law Track

CPD Points: 5.0

Film Date: 10/03/2023

Access all session recordings from the 2023 Succession stream

QLS Symposium 2023 - Property Law Track

CPD Points: 5.0

Film Date: 10/03/2023

Access all session recordings from the 2023 Property stream:

QLS Symposium 2023 – Family Law Track

CPD Points: 5.0

Film Date: 10/03/2023

Access all session recordings from the 2023 Family stream:

QLS Symposium 2023 - Criminal Law Track

CPD Points: 5.0

Film Date: 10/03/2023

Access all session recordings from the 2023 Criminal stream:

QLS Symposium 2023 - Full Program

CPD Points: 30.0

Film Date: 10/03/2023

QLS Symposium is the premier professional development event for generalist legal practitioners and other interested professionals in Queensland.

QLS Symposium 2023 - Commercial Law Track

CPD Points: 5.0

Film Date: 10/03/2023

Access all session recordings from the 2023 Commercial stream:

Seller disclosure regime

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 13/10/2022

Consider how the new seller disclosure regime affects your practice and how you can better equip your clients when they make one of their biggest financial decisions – buying and selling property.

 

Solicitors as directors of ILPs and corporations

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 24/02/2021

View our expert panel of presenters as they discuss the amendments, risks, directors’ obligations and offer regulatory guidance on how you can pro-actively manage any financial challenges as a practising lawyer.

The art of productivity and time management

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 28/02/2022

This session will provide practitioners with the skills and knowledge to ensure their time and efforts are captured and compensated accordingly.

Trust Accounts Refresher 2023

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 21/03/2023

The Trust Accounts Refresher equips you with the practical skills and knowledge required for the compliant management of trust accounts. This essential guide to trust accounting will provide you with the confidence to handle common mistakes and current issues.

Understanding the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 06/11/2023

The new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets (‘the Register’), launched on July 1, 2023, is poised to reshape the landscape of foreign investments in the country. With a broader scope encompassing all land types in Australia, the Register will have a far-reaching impact on foreign investors, especially those involved in property acquisitions and development.
 

Unfair Contract Terms reforms: are you ready?

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 09/10/2023

Drastic changes to the Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) regime are coming in November 2023, as amendments come into effect that significantly broaden the scope of the regime and introduce penalties for non-compliance.
Learn about the implications of the amendments for you and your practice. Equip yourself with the knowledge to provide expert advice to clients on their risk and steps to prepare, including amending contracts to comply with the regime.

Verifying identity in a digital economy

CPD Points: 0.5

Film Date: 21/12/2021

Our cybersecurity expert takes you through why we verify identity, considerations of risk and fraud, and the two types of VOI: reasonable steps vs Safe Harbour. Hear more on implementation, professional obligations and procedural requirements in various areas of practice.
 

Workplace Law 2023 – Respect@Work

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 21/02/2023

The landscape of workplace law has changed with the passing of the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 (Cth).  There is now a legislated, positive duty on employers to take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate sexual harassment, victimisation and sex discrimination as far as possible in their workplace.

Tamara Lutvey, Partner at Ashurst takes you through the legislative changes and what that will mean for employers, employees and your firm(s).
 

Your Career – Establish and build your personal brand

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 09/08/2023

This session is designed for junior lawyers who are eager to establish a strong personal brand that sets them apart in the legal profession. Whether you're a recent graduate or have a few years of experience, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to build a powerful brand foundation for your career journey.
 

Your Career – How to plan for a month a year and a lifetime

CPD Points: 1.0

Film Date: 30/05/2023

Have you ever felt stuck in your career? Or maybe you are comfortable where you are, but you’re unsure what steps you want to take next. Do you want to create a solid career plan to achieve your goals and aspirations? Do you want to learn more about how to make achievable goals? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this session is perfect for you.