CPD Programs

This interactive and practical workshop covers the essentials, including the following topics:

• Conduct title searches
• Make applications for certificates and permits from statutory authorities
• E-conveyancing and VOI (Verification of Identity)
• Prepare contracts of sale of real estate
• Draft vendors' statements
• Draft transfers of land
• Attend to mortgage documentation
• Attend to settlement procedures, stamping and registration
• Attend to Post settlement procedures
• PEXA Overview

This workshop introduces practitioners to all aspects of the conveyancing process from property ownership, how the Sale of Land Act 1962 is applied to contracts for the sale of real estate, searches and lodgement of forms, as well as providing an overview of a conveyancing process from initial instructions to post settlement.

During this workshop, a representative from PEXA will address the key changes to property-related transactions and will guide you through the PEXA processes and procedures as they currently stand.

This workshop is ideal for legal practitioners new to practice in this area or those requiring a refresher, as well as those who wish to work in a legal office or conveyancing department in senior conveyancing role.

This session will provide a case update on the issue of “snapping on” default judgments and discuss the concerns the courts have when taking this approach.

This seminar will also discuss the applicable principles you need to carefully consider before making a summary judgment application and the test the courts apply when deciding to give summary judgement. This session will also discuss instances where the courts have dismissed claims on the basis of a lack of evidence by the plaintiff.

Presented by: Peter A Clarke, Barrister, Victorian Bar

This seminar will give you the confidence and sound understanding to know your way around essential financial terms and concepts as well as your responsibilities in relation to these documents.

Presented by: Georgina Gregory, Director & Accredited Family Law Specialist, Clancy & Triado

This session will discuss The Sale of Land Amendment Bill 2019 and will focus on new provisions ss10A to 10F that the Bill will insert into the Sale of Land Act 1962. These provisions will impose significant impacts on vendors, their current developments and future investments.

This is a not to be missed event!

Presented by: William Rimmer, Barrister, Victorian Bar

The program takes you through the essentials of Employment Law Practice including: 

• Employment Contracts Drafting
• Unfair Dismissal
• Unlawful Termination
• Common Law Claims
• Making and Defending claims in Fair Work Commission
• Discrimination Overview
• Equal Opportunity Overview
• Enforcement Options

Become confident and prepared in this often complex practice area.

Essentials are workshops for lawyers new to, or wanting to update knowledge in, particular skills or practice areas. These workshops aim to cover the 'essentials'.

• Applications for grants of probate and letters of administration
• Role of executor and administrator
• Advertising
• Preparing documents
• Asset collection
• Transfers of real estate
• Taxation issues
• Costing files
• Final accounts
• TFM and dealing with assets

Presented by: Naomi Guyett, Senior Associate - LIV Accredited Wills + Estates Specialist, Lorraine Jones & Associates

This seminar will examine recent cases and developments, including to what extent directors should be aware of potential breaches of the law and whether there is a need for more effective protection for directors in decision making. It will also address potential claims, the signs to watch for and questions to ask when advising clients in this area.

The seminar will provide guidance on how companies should modify their practices and procedures and will also cover the most recent ASIC investigations and cases. It will also discuss the wide range of powers that ASIC officers can and are enforcing.

The session will also outline ASIC’s plans to embed officials inside Australia’s biggest banks to monitor governance and compliance, plus the establishment of a taskforce to look into large listed companies including on-site surveillance and investigation.

This is a seminar not to be missed!

Presented by: Simon Rubenstein, Barrister, Victorian Bar

• The legal implications of each option
• Advantages and disadvantages of each option
• The risks and consequences of making the wrong choice
• Recent significant cases

Ensure you know which way to proceed!

Presented by: Sarah Worsfield, Barrister, Victorian Bar

Whilst letters of advice may seem straightforward and routine, it is essential that they be clear, concise and written in plain English.This seminar will provide guidance on how to draft effective letters of advice, focussing on structure, style, content and what to include and omit.

Letters of Demand:

Learn where practitioners have been going wrong in drafting these important documents and receive tips to protect yourself from unintended claims from your client or third parties!

Failure to comply with strict legislative guidelines may have significant adverse consequences for a practitioner (and may impact on the client’s matter). It can also lead to disciplinary action and / or proceedings for misleading and deceptive conduct being brought against a practitioner personally.

Presented by: Nawaar Hassan, Barrister, Victorian Bar

• An overview of the retail leases legislation
• Disclosure statements
• Key conditions
• Procedural steps
• Stamp duty
• Transfers
• Surrenders
• Recovering possession

Presented by: Mark Flynn, Partner, McKean Park Lawyers

Essentials are workshops for lawyers new to, or wanting to update knowledge in, particular skills or practice areas. These workshops aim to cover the 'essentials'.

• Intestacy
• Domestic partners
• Using will precedents
• Common drafting practices
• Considerations in preparing a will
• Codicils
• Execution
• Revocation
• Alteration
• Rectification
• Wills storage
• Testamentary capacity
• Undue influence
• Executor's duties
• Executor's commission
• Powers of trustees
• Essential and optional provisions and clauses
• Costing the file
• Basic estate planning
• Legal professional responsibilities
• Powers of Attorney

Presented by: Naomi Guyett, Senior Associate - LIV Accredited Wills + Estates Specialist, Lorraine Jones & Associates

Essentials are workshops for lawyers new to, or wanting to update knowledge in, particular skills or practice areas. These workshops aim to cover the 'essentials'.