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February & March CPD

The February & March CPD schedule includes established LIV intensives and conferences, as well as shorter seminars and workshops. Member Early Bird available on select webinars until 12 February.

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On-demand Videos

Earn CPD points, in your own time, at your own pace. New legal education videos are continually being added to the LIV website. Videos cover a diverse array of content and all compliance areas.

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2021 CPD Intensive

The LIV's annual CPD intensive provides the opportunity to obtain points in all mandatory compliance fields in one day. The interactive online format allows you to engage with peers and presenters like never before.

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Make your points count with the LIV

It has been a disruptive year for the legal profession. There remain many unknowns about what the coming months, and 2021, may look like: you may be busy planning a return to work, taking a much-needed break or continuing to practice remotely.

One thing, however, remains certain: all lawyers with practising certificates need to complete 10 units of CPD before 31 March 2021*.

To maximise flexibility and support you in fulfilling your CPD requirements, the LIV has expanded its usual February and March CPD program to begin November 2020.

Stop, reflect and prepare with Part 1 of the LIV’s concentrated CPD program, from November to December 2020. Propel your practice forward with Part 2, from February to March 2021.

Part 1: November & December 2020
Stop, Reflect & Prepare

Developed in collaboration with LIV committees and industry experts, webinars occurring during Part 1 of the program feature opportunities to review legislative and procedural changes from 2020, refresh core knowledge or upskill in a new area, and enhance skills that extend beyond black letter law.

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For most sessions, registrants also receive webinar recordings and supplementary reading material following the live webinar. Exclusive discounts are available to LIV members. If you are not currently a member, you can join for the special 2020-21 price of $99 and enjoy discounts for CPD, along with a range of other benefits to support you and your practice. Learn more about LIV membership.

Part 2: February & March 2021
Propel Your Practice Forward

Part 2 of the expanded CPD program features the established CPD intensive and conferences you’ve come to expect, as well as a blend of live sessions and recordings of previous LIV CPD sessions.

The program features high-calibre speakers, interactive learning opportunities and expert panels discussions, all designed to help you navigate practice challenges, enhance the ‘soft skills’ that are critical to success and propel you and your practice forward.

The LIV’s CPD program doesn’t just satisfy your compliance requirements for the year, it provides quality education that you can apply to improve outcomes for your clients and support your practice for years to come.

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Quality, relevant and tailored CPD in all key practice areas

The complete November–March CPD program covers 18 practice areas and all career stages. No matter your experience, your location or your area of expertise there is something in this program for everyone.

Click practice areas below to see CPD options and formats available.

Key features of LIV professional development

  • Interactive and practical sessions that include opportunities to engage directly with presenters and peers
  • Tailored advanced learning for Accredited Specialists and experienced practitioners
  • Convenient options to fit your schedule
  • High-calibre speakers
  • Relevant learning developed in collaboration with industry experts
  • On-demand CPD videos in key areas of law to watch in your own time
  • Practice Essentials workshops to develop core skills

*LIV Accredited Specialists are required to complete 12 units of CPD. Visit LIV Compliance for additional information on CPD requirements, rules and verification.

  • 2021 National Costs Law Conference

    The 2021 conference takes a landscape view of topical costing issues and features an impressive line-up of speakers from Australia and the UK, including a special keynote address by the Rt Hon Sir Rupert Jackson and Master Jennifer James.

    Fri 19 Feb - 09:00 AM
    Online

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  • 2021 Workplace Relations Conference

    The 2021 conference program features a keynote address by Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker and explores the latest developments in employment law.

    Fri 26 Feb - 09:00 AM
    Online

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  • 2021 CPD Intensive

    The LIV's CPD Intensive is renowned for bringing together a fraternity of Victorian lawyers for an immersive learning experience. Choose between three practice areas: family, property or succession law.

    Fri 19 Mar - 09:00 AM
    Online

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  • 2021 Personal Injury Conference

    Keep at the cutting edge of key developments and trends. The online conference features topical sessions on cross over claims between TAC and WorkCover, civil procedure updates and changes to medical negligence practice.

    Fri 26 Mar - 09:00 AM
    Online

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  • 2021 Commercial Law Conference

    This conference provides an overview of key developments that have emerged due to COVID-19 while also delving deeper into core issues to strengthen knowledge and skills that are essential to any successful commercial law practice.

    Thu 25 Mar - 09:00 AM
    Online

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are my continuing professional development requirements for the 2020/21 practising year?

    If you hold a current practising certificate, you need to complete 10 hours of CPD activities each year. The CPD year runs from 1 April through to 31 March of the following year. LIV Accredited Specialists must complete an additional 2 CPD hours for a total of 12 CPD units between 1 April and 31 March to maintain accreditation. Eight of the 12 units must be in your area of specialisation.

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  • Have there been changes to CPD compliance requirements due to COVID-19?

    For the 2019/20 and 2020/21 practising years the cap on private study of 5 hours has been removed due to face-to-face CPD events being cancelled and the need to practise social distancing and/or working remotely due to Covid-19.

    10 units of CPD is still required to be completed by 31 March 2021, but can be done through private study of relevant audio/visual material. 

    During the 2020/21 practising certificate renewal you can tick the ‘Yes’ box even if, due to the special circumstances arising from COVID-19, you have exceeded the 5 unit cap on private study of audio/visual material to complete your required 10 CPD units. The PC renewal process will then proceed as normal.

    Check the VLSB+C website for additional information on continuing professional development obligations.

  • How can I keep track of CPD points accrued through the LIV?

    LIV members can keep track of CPD points with the LIV’s free online tracker tool, which is accessible through your MY LIV profile. For your convenience, CPD units accrued via live LIV CPD education activities are automatically added to your My CPD Record and can be relied on as evidence of participation. This online record can also be used to record non-LIV CPD activities, but you will need to retain evidence in support of those activities separately.

    Please note: this service applies to live professional development only, such as Zoom webinars and face-to-face sessions. CPD points accrued through on-demand videos and other legal education products are not automatically added to your CPD record.

    Please also note, CPD activities are self-assessed. Compliance area(s) indicated on the LIV website and in corresponding reading material are intended to serve as a guide only.

  • What is the LIV doing to ensure their CPD program is COVID-safe?

    To ensure the safety of participants, speakers and LIV staff, our entire November–March CPD program will run in a digital format. LIV professional development has successfully run through Zoom since March 2020. Our virtual professional development is designed to encourage participant interaction through the use of polls, Q&As and virtual breakout rooms.

  • What are some of the features of LIV online professional development?

    The LIV’s online professional development is run through Zoom and is designed to encourage interactivity.

    Features include:

    • Opportunities to ask questions and interact with our present ers and other attendees via polls, Q&As and digital breakout rooms
    • Short wellbeing breaks for any webinar longer than 2 hours
    • Supplementary reading material, including PowerPoint presentations used by speakers, emailed to all registrants following the webinar
    • A free recording of the session
  • What do I need to know about attending a webinar? What do I do if I have technical difficulty?

    LIV webinars offer an interactive learning experience – wherever you are, from any device – and are run through Zoom. Register as you would any of our other in-person education and we’ll send you the webinar link and log in details the morning of the event date.

    Please Note: Instructions are sent to the primary email address linked to your LIV account. If you do not receive an email from us, check the contact details in your LIV profile to confirm the correct email. If you have not received instructions from us within an hour of the event, please contact the events team on email register@liv.asn.au or phone 03 9607 9473.

    For additional information on LIV webinars or if you have technical difficulties, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.

    If you require additional assistance, please call Zoom Support toll free at any time on 02 80152088 and quote the meeting number found in your webinar email.

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