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What to know if you still need to obtain your points
As we round up this year’s CPD special, Lawyers Weekly spoke to a leading provider about the courses it has in store for lawyers, and the advice it has for those yet to make a start.
Emma Musgrave
Speaking to Lawyers Weekly, Sarah Mateljan, lawyer and co-founder of LawCPD, said the provider has maintained a clear objective when considering its strategy this year.
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“For us, the focus is more on continuous improvement than revolution. We are constantly working to improve our courses and the learning experience for lawyers,” she said.
“Every year we explore new ideas, collaborate with experts, and invest in technological change to achieve these goals.”
So far, LawCPD has received widely positive feedback, according to Ms Mateljan, who noted the group’s learner dashboard, coupled with its ability to provide a user-friendly and flexible offering, is commended by lawyers.
“Lawyers consistently comment on how informative, engaging and well-presented our courses are, as well as how convenient they find it being able to learn online when it suits them,” she said.
“… Lawyers are constantly under pressure to deliver for clients, but also need to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the law. LawCPD’s online courses enable them to learn from the leading experts in law in an engaging and flexible format, which maximises knowledge acquisition and learning outcomes.’
In conclusion, Ms Mateljan said there’s no need to panic should lawyers be behind on obtaining their CPD points by the 31 March cut-off date.
“If you have left your CPD to the last minute this year, know you are not alone as it’s been a very pressuring year for most lawyers!” she said.
“The first thing you can do is to check whether you still need CPD points in the mandatory areas – ethics, skills, practice management and substantive law.
“Next, you need to choose a CPD option that will mean you can earn all the remaining points you need. This means making sure the CPD activities you select are recognised in your state or territory, and that you can realistically fit them in around your other commitments.
“One of the main reasons so many lawyers choose LawCPD is that they can earn unlimited CPD points by completing the interactive online courses, and they can do these anytime that suits them to fit their schedule. We also offer One-Click CPD Compliance Packs, which cover all the mandatory CPD areas and are tailored to suit a range of different practice areas.”
