

The Victorian Bar and the Law Institute of Victoria also have valuable information and resources about CPD on their websites. Scenarios that require you to choose from various options in order to proceed.Quizzes, tests and polls to test your existing knowledge of a topic, comprehension of the material being discussed, and/or ability to apply concepts in practice.A chat function or other facility to ask questions or post comments during an online seminar.Real-time discussion among participants in ‘break-out’ rooms.Online interactive audio/visual offers participants the opportunity to interact, or requires interaction with, CPD material because it involves things like: watching a recorded seminar, lecture or presentation. it’s study that doesn’t offer any opportunity for participant interaction with the material, e.g. Private study of audio/visual material is passive, i.e. Private study of audio/visual materials (see below) Postgraduate studies relevant to the practice of law or practice needs Participate in a legal committee, taskforce or practice section

Research, prepare and/or edit a legal article or law report Participate in a lecture, seminar, workshop or discussion group, in person or online (see note below) See below for more information.įor solicitors, there are some limits to the number of hours you can do for each activity.
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undertake private study of audio/visual materials if it is specifically designed to update your knowledge and/or skills relevant to your practice needs.undertake postgraduate studies relevant to your practice needs.
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be a member of a legal committee, taskforce or practice section, if the work is of substantial significance to the practice of law and assists your professional development.research, prepare and/or edit a legal article.participate in a lecture, seminar, workshop, discussion group or other educational activity – either in person or online.For a more rewarding experience, we encourage you to pre-plan at least some of your CPD and try different formats and delivery modes. There are a range of options for completing CPD. See our exemptions page for more information on pro-rata CPD and applying for an exemption. If you were unable to complete 10 units of CPD for other reasons you may be able to apply for an exemption. If you did not hold a practising certificate for the entire CPD year you only need to complete CPD units for the time you held a practising certificate. substantive law (which includes practice, procedure and evidence for barristers).professional (or barristers’) skills and.practice management and business skills.The Rules explain that you must complete 10 CPD units in each CPD year, including at least one CPD unit in each of the following fields: extend your knowledge and skills relevant to your practice or career development.be conducted by a person suitably qualified with practical or academic experience in the subject matter (not necessarily a lawyer) and.be of significant intellectual or practical content and be related to the practice of law.If you change roles during the CPD year to become a barrister or vice versa, please see our CPD Policy. The CPD Rules for solicitors and barristers are slightly different so please ensure you are familiar with the CPD Rules that apply to you. We have delegated some functions associated with CPD compliance to the Law Institute of Victoria (for Solicitors) and the Victorian Bar (for barristers). Under the Uniform Law we are responsible for regulating compliance with the CPD Rules. The CPD rules for barristers and the rules for solicitors outline the types of professional development activities you can undertake and earn CPD points for. The CPD Rules were developed by the national professional associations, the Law Council of Australia and the Australian Bar Association and approved as Uniform Rules by the Legal Services Council.
