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Advice to those yet to complete their CPD points
Three CPD providers have offered insight into what lawyers should know if they’re yet to obtain their CPD points.
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The CPD deadline is slated for 31 March 2020.
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As part of our CPD focus fortnight, Lawyers Weekly spoke to three providers on the advice they have for people yet to complete their learnings.
LawCPD
LawCPD encouraged those lawyers yet to obtain their points to consider the online environment.
“If you have left your CPD to the last minute this year, online CPD is a great way to make sure you cover your core requirements because it is available on-demand, 24/7,” LawCPD director Sarah Mateljan said.
“To avoid the rush next year, start looking for CPD activities that you find interesting in April and try to do something each month. It is also good to aim for a mix of activities – online and in-person – to make sure you are benefiting from the different learning styles these offer.”
CPD for Me
For those yet to hit their requirements, CPD for Me founder Paula Gilmour said: “That is fine, CPD for Me has you covered with exclusive daily CPD webinars from 7am to 10pm, over 100 experts to choose from on-demand 24/7, and on any device.”
“Our personal service, extensive library and the quality of our experts [are substantial]. Lawyers [can] enjoy the ability to complete CPD when they want on any device,” Ms Gilmour added.
Law Society of NSW
Meanwhile, Law Society of NSW president Richard Harvey advised lawyers to consider their options.
“The Law Society of NSW is aware that COVID-19 has affected some solicitors’ ability to satisfy their continuing professional development (CPD) obligations for the CPD year ending 31 March 2020. This may be due to cancellation of face-to-face CPD delivery or concern about attending CPD events,” Mr Harvey said.
“In these special circumstances, the Law Society understands that solicitors may need to complete more than five of their CPD units through private study of audio/visual material. This means that for the 2019-20 CPD year only, the Law Society will not be enforcing the five-unit cap on private study of audio/visual material as set out in the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015.”
