Events Calendar
Upcoming Events in May 2013
ONGOING | Practical Training Course (Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice)
The Practical Training Course (PTC) is running over this period. Enrolment in the PTC must be made via the 'Apply to the Practical Training Course' page.
Categories: Practical Training Course
Friday 24th | Problem Solving May 2013
An entry-level lawyer should be able to investigate and analyse facts and law, provide legal advice and solve legal problems.
This topic covers
- Analysing facts and identifying issues
- Analysing law
- Providing legal advice
- Generating solutions and strategies
Categories: Traineeship Programs
Monday 27th | Ethics and Professional Responsibility May 2013
An entry level lawyer should act ethically and demonstrate professional responsibility and professional courtesy in all dealings with clients, the courts, the community and other lawyers.
This topic covers
Acting ethically Discharging the legal duties and obligations of legal practitioners Complying with professional conduct rules Complying with fiduciary duties Avoiding conflicts of interest Acting courteously Complying with rules relating to the cha... Read moreCategories: Traineeship Programs
Thursday 30th | Trusts - The A - Z (May 2013)
This workshop covers the options for creating a trust, the creation of the trust, maintaining the trust and vesting/ending the trust. This program is designed to simplify what is usually regarded as a complex area.
Categories: Workshops for Lawyers | The Essentials Program | CPD Programs | Substantive law
Friday 31st | Planning Law Practice - From permit to enforcement (May 2013)
This program outlines:
- Planning framework including legislation
- Planning authorities
- Responsible authorities
- Planning schemes
- Zoning
- Amendments
- Applications for review
- Enforcement and other controls
- Compensation
- Proceedings in VCAT
- Application processes including notices
- Objections
- Submissions
- Amenities and types of permits
Categories: Workshops for Lawyers | The Essentials Program | CPD Programs | Substantive law
