• December 2019

  • Wednesday, 11 December 2019
    Introduction to Conveyancing for Legal Support Staff (Dec 2019)
    11 Dec 2019 9:00am - 11 Dec 2019 4:00pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    Gain technical skills in conveyancing transactions which will equip you to confidently operate as a legal conveyancing clerk or assistant.

    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)
    • Contracts for the sale of land
    • Vendors' statements
    • Transfers of land
    • Mortgage documentation
    • Settlement procedures, stamping and registration
    • Post settlement procedures

    This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the “what you need to know” of conveyancing. Attendees will gain a sound understanding of the procedures and processes involved in a conveyancing transaction from opening a file to post settlement.

    PEXA requirements will be covered during this Workshop.

    This workshop is ideal for legal support staff new to conveyancing or those requiring a refresher and will give good grounding to begin work in this area of practice.

    $425.00

  • February 2020

  • Monday, 17 February 2020
    Introduction to the Legal Office for Legal Support Staff (Feb 2020)
    17 Feb 2020 9:00am - 17 Feb 2020 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    This workshop is designed to provide a solid foundation for staff joining a legal office or requiring a refresher in legal office essentials. The program includes:

    • An overview of the legal system and profession
    • Lawyers' professional and ethical responsibilities
    • Trust and office accounts
    • Communication skills in dealing with clients, barristers, other firms and courts
    • Preparing court documents
    • Preparing commercial documents
    • Dealing with complaints from clients
    • Record keeping
    • Basic costing of files
    • Technology based risk management
    • Document management protocols and responsibilities
    • Time and file management techniques
    • Dealing with legal staff

     

    $450.00
  • Thursday, 27 February 2020
    Administration of Deceased Estates for Legal Support Staff (Feb 2020)
    27 Feb 2020 9:00am - 27 Feb 2020 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    This workshop will provide legal assistants with a thorough understanding of the practice of Administration of Deceased Estates. Participants will be taken through the procedures and forms for obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration, the basic administration of estates, Testator’s Family Maintenance (Part iv) and the collection and transfer of assets.

    This workshop will give participants new to this area of practice or requiring a refresher good grounding to confidently begin work in this area.

    $450.00

  • March 2020

  • Tuesday, 3 March 2020
    Introduction to Family Law for Legal Support Staff (Mar 2020)
    3 Mar 2020 9:00am - 3 Mar 2020 3:30pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    An introduction to basic family law procedures and forms with a particular emphasis on divorce including relevant legislation, procedural steps, consent orders and supporting documentation. Participants will also discuss client contact and related problems.

    The program also includes ancillary applications, role of conciliation, welfare reports, financial statements, problems relating to hearings, conduct of matters generally and costs.

    $450.00
  • Thursday, 12 March 2020
    Introduction to Wills for Legal Support Staff (Mar 2020)
    12 Mar 2020 9:00am - 12 Mar 2020 4:00pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    This workshop will provide legal assistants with a thorough understanding of the practice, procedure and forms involved with Will drafting.

    Topics include:

    • Intestacy
    • Domestic partners
    • Using will precedents 
    • Common drafting practices 
    • Considerations in preparation of a will
    • Codicils
    • Execution
    • Revocation
    • Wills Storage
    • Testamentary capacity
    • Executor's duties and commissions
    • Trustees
    • Costing 

    Participants will gain confidence and a good understanding of the practice area to enable them to commence or continue their role supporting legal practitioners. 

    $450.00
  • Friday, 20 March 2020
    Introduction to Conveyancing for Legal Support Staff (Mar 2020)
    20 Mar 2020 9:00am - 20 Mar 2020 4:00pm (Australia - Melbourne)
    Leo Cussen Centre for Law, Level 16, 15 William Street, Melbourne

    Gain technical skills in conveyancing transactions which will equip you to confidently operate as a legal conveyancing clerk or assistant.

    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)
    • Contracts for the sale of land
    • Vendors' statements
    • Transfers of land
    • Mortgage documentation
    • Settlement procedures, stamping and registration
    • Post settlement procedures

    This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the “what you need to know” of conveyancing. Attendees will gain a sound understanding of the procedures and processes involved in a conveyancing transaction from opening a file to post settlement.

    PEXA requirements will be covered during this Workshop.

    This workshop is ideal for legal support staff new to conveyancing or those requiring a refresher and will give good grounding to begin work in this area of practice.

    $450.00