How to meet your CPD obligations
Each year, new legislation is introduced and it’s up to each lawyer to stay well informed in order to provide up to date advice to clients. At Leo Cussen, we help you satisfy your CPD requirements while expanding your knowledge in practice areas that align with your future goals.
The following activities are an indicative guide to meet CPD obligations. Check your jurisdiction authority to confirm local requirements.
| CPD Activity Format | 1 CPD unit equals | Maximum units claimable within CPD year |
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CPD Activity Format Seminars, Workshops, Conferences, Intensives |
1 CPD unit equals 1 hour |
Maximum units claimable within CPD year 10 (but an additional 3 can be carried over into the next CPD year) |
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CPD Activity Format Private study of relevant audio/visual material (private study in itself is not claimable) |
1 CPD unit equals 1 hour |
Maximum units claimable within CPD year 5 units only |
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CPD Activity Format Presentation/preparation of CPD activities |
1 CPD unit equals 1 hour |
Maximum units claimable within CPD year 5 units only |
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CPD Activity Format Research, preparation or editing of legal article |
1 CPD unit equals 1000 words |
Maximum units claimable within CPD year 5 units only |
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CPD Activity Format Membership of law committee, taskforce or practice section |
1 CPD unit equals 2 hours |
Maximum units claimable within CPD year 3 units only |
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CPD Activity Format Legal practice postgraduate study (not applicable to pre-admission study such as Practical Legal Training or Supervised Legal Training) |
1 CPD unit equals 1 hour |
Maximum units claimable within CPD year 10 |
Compliance FAQs
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If I am audited, what CPD timeframe is reviewed?According to the VLSB CPD Policy up to the last 3 years may be audited for compliance. The CPD year runs from 1 April through to 31 March of the following year. Find out more about your CPD obligations
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I'm running out of time, what is the fastest way to gain CPD points?
Fully online and on demand modules are created with busy practitioners in mind, and in the current climate of “work from home” they allow you to fit in your CPD requirements around your work and home responsibilities, at a time suitable to you. You will have the convenience and flexibility to complete each workshop in one sitting or break it up into multiple sittings.
View Leo Cussen’s one hour CPD programs.
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Do some jurisdictions require more than 10 CPD points?
Yes, some jurisdictions require more than 10 CPD points and in some cases the CPD year will run from different dates. Qualification for CPD points depends on the specific jurisdiction. Practitioners need to check the specific CPD requirements for the jurisdiction they are in.
State Australian Jurisdiction Authority NSW The Law Society of New South Wales WA The Legal Practice Board of Western Australia TAS The Law Society of Tasmania QLD Queensland Law Society NT The Law Society Northern Territory SA The Law Society of South Australia VIC The Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner ACT The Law Society of the ACT -
Is there a list of CPD courses for each practice area?
Find programs based on your practice area of law.
CPD non-compliance penalties in Victoria.
The financial penalty for CPD non-compliance is $19,231 for individuals holding a practising certificate in Victoria (accurate as of March, 2024). This is based on the current penalty unit rate and the sum of 100 penalty units as stated in the VLSB CPD Policy (LPUL Update) legislative framework item 2.5.
Beat the March 31st Deadline
| Thu Mar 21 | 9:00 am – 2:45 pm | 10 CPD Point Program (March 2024) |
| Fri Mar 22 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | Enforcement and Recovery – Orders and judgments (Mar 2024) |
| 10:00 am – 1:30 pm | Family Law Drafting Intensive | |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Requests for Further and Better Particulars – Responding & Drafting Tips | |
| Mon Mar 25 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Non-Disclosure Agreements & Workplace Harassment |
| Tue Mar 26 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Administration of Deceased Estates (Mar 2024) |
| 9:30 am – 2:00 pm | CPD 4 Point Program | |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Section 121 of the Family Law Act – Implied Obligations and Undertakings | |
| Wed Mar 27 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Ethics – Inadvertent Disclosure & Client Knowledge |
| 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | Planning Law Practice – From permit to enforcement (Mar 2024) | |
| 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | Retail and Commercial Leases – A practical guide (Mar 2024) | |
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | Settlement Agreements and Releases – Negotiation and Drafting Tips | |
| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Legal Practice Supervision – Your Obligations When Supervising or Being Supervised | |
| 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm | Misleading and Deceptive Conduct – The Price is High! | |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Without Prejudice Communications and LPP – Obligations and Risks | |
| Thu Mar 28 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm | Family Law Property – Complex Property Settlements (Mar 2024) |
| 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Conveyancing – From Title Search to Settlement (Mar 2024) | |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | AI Technology In Legal Practice – Ethical Obligations and Legal Skill Development | |
| 10:15 am – 11:15 am | Strategies for Recovering Unpaid Legal Fees | |
| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Talking Ethics in 2024 | |
| 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm | Indemnity Clauses in Contracts – Key Considerations | |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Beyond the Open Question – Interview Techniques & Detecting Deception |
