FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM 2016 COURSE SCHEDULE AND OVERVIEW

FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE

TRAINING PROGRAM 2016

COURSE SCHEDULE AND OVERVIEW

COMMERCIAL LAW PROCEDURES

This one day Commercial Law course for support staff will provide students with a practical, introductory overview of common administrative procedures involved in commercial law matters.

• Introduction to Commercial Law • Different Types of Business Organisations • Different Types of Companies

• Benefits & Disadvantages of Different Types of Business Organisations and Companies

• Company Formation Procedures • Current Acts & Regulations • Australian Securities & Investments

Commission (ASIC)

• The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) • Stamp Duty

• Business Names

• Sale & Purchase of a Business • Commonly Used Forms & Resources

1 day 9.30am-4.30pm M $345 NM $445 9 Feb 1 Jun 22 Nov

CONVEYANCING PROCEDURES/

FUNDAMENTALS

This two day Conveyancing course for solicitors provides a basic introduction to the administrative procedures involved in the sale and purchase of NSW residential conveyancing matters. The one day Conveyancing course for support staff will cover day 1 topics only.

The 8 week self directed online conveyancing course covers day 1 topics only (excluding auction sales), providing students with a flexible study option.

Day 1

• Introduction to Conveyancing • Conveyancing Definitions • Preparing Contracts • Pre - Exchange Procedures • Exchange Procedures • Post Exchange Procedures • Pre - Settlement Procedures • Settlement Procedures • Post Settlement Procedures • Auction Sales

Day 2

• Other Titles • Mortgages • Leases

• Land Tax & Stamp Duty • Personal Property Securities • LPI Procedures

• Caveats

• Mortgage Exercising Power of Sale • Power of Attorney 8 weeks Only day 1 topics covered M $573 NM $746 22 Feb - 17 Apr 6 Jun - 31 Jul 3 Oct - 27 Nov 2 days 9.30am-4.30pm M $835 NM $1,060 2 & 3 Feb 12 & 13 Apr 7 & 8 Jun 30 & 31 Aug 8 & 9 Nov 8 weeks Only day 1 topics covered M $435 NM $564 14 Mar - 8 May 20 Jun - 14 Aug 3 Oct - 27 Nov 1 day 9.30am-4.30pm M $345 NM $445 28 Jan 11 May 13 Jul 28 Sep 7 Dec

CRIMINAL LAW PROCEDURES

This one day introductory Criminal Law course will provide students with a solid foundation in common procedures involved when dealing with criminal law matters.

• Role of Solicitors & Barristers • Hierarchy of the Courts • Common Aspects of Criminal Law • The Criminal Jurisdiction

• Proof - Standard, Burden & Evidentary • Mental State Defences

• Witness Testimonies • Principles of Fairness • Bail Applications & Variation • Mens Rea & Actus Reus

• Document Handling & File Management • Acts & Regulations

1 day 9.30am-4.30pm M $345 NM $445 28 Jul FOR SOL ICITOR S FOR SUP PORT S TAFF FACE T O FAC E

ONLINE DURAT ION

COST DATES

FAMILY LAW PROCEDURES/

FUNDAMENTALS

This one day introductory Family Law course covers the general administrative procedures involved in divorce, parenting orders, maintenance and other related disputes.

• Introduction to Family Law • Functions of the Courts • Divorce

• Alteration of Property Interests • Maintenance • Financial Agreements • Parenting Matters • Reaching Agreement • Court Proceedings • Subpoenas • Costs • Child Support • Case Scenarios 1 day 9.00am-5.00pm M $548 NM $708 26 Feb 29 Apr 24 Jun 16 Sep 18 Nov 1 day 9.30am-4.30pm M $345 NM $445 21 Apr 11 Aug 17 Nov

LITIGATION PROCEDURES

This one day introductory Litigation course will provide students with a solid administrative foundation in bankruptcy, liquidation and debt collection procedures.

• Role of Solicitors & Barristers • Hierarchy of the Courts • Common Aspects of Litigation • Preparation, Filing & Service of

Court Documents

• Court Personnel and Other Officials • Liquidation Procedures

• Bankruptcy Procedures • Debt Collection Procedures

1 day 9.30am-4.30pm M $345 NM $445 29 Jan 5 May 6 Oct

ONLINE LEGAL ESSENTIALS -

A CONCISE GUIDE TO THE

NSW LEGAL SYSTEM

This 2 week self directed online course provides a basic overview to the NSW legal industry. Suitable for students with little to no legal background or students commencing a junior legal support role.

• The Australian Legal System - An Overview

• People in the Legal Industry • NSW Court Structures & Hierarchy • Working in the Legal Office

2 weeks M $153

NM $153

Individual self start

WILLS & PROBATE PROCEDURES

This one day introductory Wills and Probate course covers procedures involved in writing a will, administration, probate and other estate matters.

The 4 week self directed online Wills and Probate course covers the same topics, providing students with a flexible study option.

• Introduction to Wills & Probate • Preparing a Will

• Preparation of Power of Attorney • Gathering Information for

the Application

• Preparing application for Grant of Probate

• Receiving Grant of Probate • Administration of Estates • Distribution of Estates • Letters of Administration 4 weeks M $573 NM $746 22 Feb - 20 Mar 9 May - 5 Jun 1 Aug - 28 Aug 31 Oct - 27 Nov 4 weeks M $345 NM $445 2 May - 29 May 8 Aug - 4 Sep 7 Nov - 4 Dec 1 day 9.30am-4.30pm M $345 NM $445 19 May 27 Oct

WORKING IN A SMALL LAW FIRM

This one day beginner course focuses on the needs of support staff working in small law firms or legal departments, recognising that they will often be less supported with more responsibility.

• Dealing with Clients • Confidentiality • Recordkeeping • File Management • Court Systems • Networking • Stress Management • Interpersonal Skills • Working with Barristers • Common Legal Terms

1 day 9.30am-4.30pm M $345 NM $445 7 Apr 21 Jul 13 Oct FOR SOL ICITOR S FOR SUP PORT S TAFF FACE T O FAC E

ONLINE DURAT ION

COST DATES

COURSE OVERVIEW

OUTCOMES

These courses cover the basic procedures and processes involved

in common matters. Students will acquire a sound understanding of

administrative procedures as well as experiencing example

documentation. No legal advice is provided.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

All courses are limited to 30 students to ensure that each student gets

adequate time from the facilitator. All students must be currently working

in a legal firm/department or returning to the legal industry. There is a

substantial amount of assumed knowledge about the legal industry in all

courses (excluding Online Legal Essentials) and students not working in the

industry would experience a substantial disadvantage.

Any applicant who has not had any legal experience should provide

supporting documentation with their application to the Course Coordinator

(eg. details of a solicitor who can mentor them through the course or

previous studies undertaken in law) and consideration will be given on an

individual basis. Successful applicants will be notified by email to confirm

course eligiblity and enrolment.

CERTIFICATES

All students who successfully complete a course will receive a Certificate

of Completion.

COURSE VENUE AND TIMES

All face to face courses are held at The Law Society of New South Wales,

170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000. All course materials are given out on

the day of training and no preparation is required. Tea/Coffee on arrival,

morning tea, a light lunch and afternoon tea is provided for full day courses.

Day courses: 9.30am - 4.30pm (unless otherwise specified)

Online courses: All courses are conducted via the web through The Law

Society’s online student portal.

FAQ’S

What is the difference between online and face to face?

The online courses are conducted entirely online through the student

portal. They are self directed with weekly deadlines and assignments to

complete. All resources are accessed through the student portal. Students

will need to read notes and case studies and prepare documents and letters

where required. Students will need to ensure they have access to reliable

high speed internet access, latest version web browser, access to email,

word processing software, PDF reader/converter and printer.

Face to face courses cover similar material. However, they are conducted in

a lecture style with some student participation in the form of class

activities and discussion.

Is there a discount for members?

Yes, any student working for/have worked for/ or is currently a full member

of the Law Society of NSW is eligible for member’s rate for course fees.

Students will need to have access to a member’s login to receive the

discounted rate when applying online. Payment needs to be received in full

before a place in the course can be reserved. Fast track your application by

applying online at:

www.lawsociety.com.au/cpd

. Courses are located under

“Practice Management”.

Will this course be recognised by other training organisations?

The Law Society courses are industry recognised but are not registered

with external regulatory bodies. Other education institutions may

recognise these courses as credit for prior study. However, this is subject to

the relevant institution’s policies and procedures for prior learning. There is

no formal arrangement to recognise the Law Society courses as prior study.

How will I know if my application has been accepted?

You will receive an email confirmation from the Course Coordinator to

confirm your application has been accepted, along with details of the

course. Please contact the Course Coordinator if you have not received an

email enrolment confirmation before course commencement.

All applications are subject to course availability and program criteria.

Please ensure you understand the purchase and refund policy before

enrolling. This can be found at:

www.lawsociety.com.au/PurchasesRefundsTermsConditions/index.htm

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FACE TO FACE PROGRAMS

[email protected]

OR 02 9926 0245

ONLINE PROGRAMS

[email protected]

OR 02 9926 0269 / 02 9926 0255