And as the legal landscape continues to evolve, focused and dynamic CPD becomes critical –not just fulfilling a requirement, but ensuring your CPD truly counts for something.

Our CPD courses do more than just meet requirements. They aim for real impact. From getting your 10 points to going beyond, our courses help answer "Where’s next?" in your career.

To prepare you for what’s next, let’s unpack the College of Law’s five most popular on-demand It’s the best way to keep your skills sharp – and your mind engaged.

From obligation to opportunity

If you hold a practising certificate, meeting your annual requirements is non-negotiable.

But more than that, given today’s ever-changing legal sector, no lawyer can afford to let their learning lag. And in an industry that leaves little time to idle, flexibility is essential when taking on additional professional commitments.

Thankfully, with the College of Law’s CPD Digital Subscription, your professional growth is just a click away. Night or day. In the office or on the train.

With our selection of 90+ courses to choose from, you can go beyond CPD requirements and prepare for whatever the future has to offer. Our courses ensure your practice is as dynamic and innovative as the legal field itself. Join us to elevate your legal knowledge beyond the ordinary.

Popular CPD course no. 5: The Law of Caveats

Caveats are one of the most recognisable forms of land dealings across Australia. And yet, they’re widely misunderstood.

In this course, Principal Lawyer Greg Stilianou clarifies the crucial role of caveats in land transactions – and how they act as pivotal warnings and protectors of legal interests.

Collaborative, structured and in-depth, this learning journey equips you with the skills to navigate caveat complexity. Plus, you’ll gain practical drafting knowledge and learn the implications of lapsed caveats.

Popular CPD course no. 4: Contract Law Fundamentals

Three things are certain in a lawyer’s life: taxes, death and reading contracts.

A firm grasp of contract law is essential for both junior and seasoned lawyers. To understand the obligations, rights and commitments of both parties. And enforce the correct solutions.

Experts in the field Roman Rozenberg, Sam Prendergast, Nicolas Gallina and Lucy Davis address the complexities of contract law – like illegal and unfair terms – in this comprehensive and challenging course.

An essential resource for mastering the many intricate aspects of contract law.

Popular CPD course no. 3: The Ethics of Client Legal Privilege

Full and frank discussions between lawyer and client are paramount. They enable you to provide accurate and well-informed legal advice – and get the best possible result for your client.

But the ethics of client legal privilege are challenging to navigate.

Led by Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution at StevensVuaran Lawyers, this course explains the safeguards applied to lawyer and client communications.

You'll gain a solid understanding of the ethics of maintaining privilege, dive deep into the unique roles of in-house counsel, and examine the consequences of losing privilege because of disclosure and fraud.

The result? An arsenal of essential knowledge for effective legal representation and counsel.

Popular CPD course no. 2: Ethics – Rules vs. Values

Ethical integrity and credibility are the pillars of the legal profession. They create and maintain trust between lawyers, clients and courts.

But how do you ensure you’re always acting with integrity?

This course – led by Steve Mark, Director of Creative Consequences and former NSW Legal Services Commissioner – unpacks the professional code of conduct and explores the fundamental principles of lawyering and role morality.

Through a series of hypothetical scenarios, you’ll apply your learnings and ensure your ethical compass is pointing firmly north.

Popular CPD course no.1: Effective Client Management

Sometimes, the hardest part of being a lawyer isn’t interpreting the law. It’s working for clients with unique needs, approaches and personalities.

Knowing how to manage these relationships – particularly in high-pressure situations – is critical.

Ian Bennett, Special Counsel at Sparke Helmore Lawyers, explains battle-tested client engagement strategies in this course. You’ll learn how to harness the SACRED model to refine your client interactions and create enduring relationships in a demanding legal environment.

Keen to keep your legal nous a step ahead—wherever, whenever, on a timeline that suits you? Choose from 90+ courses in our Digital Subscription.