The Law Society of Tasmania
The Law Society of Tasmania provides professional services, resources, support and benefits to its members and the legal profession in general. The Society’s Continuing Professional Development Program is designed for the legal profession to cater for all levels of legal experience. It consists of a diverse program of standalone seminars and webinars as well as regular practice-area specific, intensive half to full-day conferences. For more, see also the CPD section of the Society's website.
When Art and the Law Collide: Anti-Discrimination Act 1998
Wednesday 17 September 2025
(CPD Guide: 2 PM, PS, SL). Join Catherine Scott, Head of Legal, Conmoto who will explore the difference between equality at law and equality in fact and how discrimination legislation deals with this. Catherine is joined by Kirsha Kaechele, Mona Curator as they discuss how the MONA Ladies Lounge appeal demonstrated that in the case of gender inequality, equality at law is not enough and discriminating against men can promote equal opportunity for women.
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
2025 Estate and Succession Law Conference
Friday 19 September 2025
(CPD Guide: 6 E, PM, PS, SL) The Society's 2025 Estate and Succession Law Conference brings together local and interstate pre-eminent presenters for an information-packed program on current topics of interest and value to practitioners with all levels of experience who work in the wills and estate field of law.
in-person (only) at Wrest Point Hotel
2025 Litigation Convention - St Helens Tasmania
Friday 7 November 2025
(CPD Guide: 10 E, PS, PM, SL) The Litigation Committee of the Law Society of Tasmania is very pleased to invite you to gather together your junior and senior litigation teams for a weekend getaway of learning and networking. Benefit from this year's top-notch program delivered to you at St Helens on the picturesque east coast of Tasmania.
Held over 1.5 days, this professional development intensive brings together local and interstate legal professionals who are renowned experts in their field. They are looking forward to sharing with you plenty of litigation-focussed nuggets from their years of acquired knowledge and expertise in a relaxing and interactive environment.
Panorama Hotel
2025 Cross Examination in the FCFCOA
Tuesday 16 December 2025
(CPD Guide: 2 PS, SL) This cross-examination workshop is held in the FCFCOA. This is a unique opportunity for legal practitioners starting out in the practice of family law to be guided, and provided with practical tips and commentary in their cross-examination skills. These workshops are facilitated by Mary Anne Ryan, Barrister, Derwent & Tamar Chambers with the Family Law Committee and joined by local pre-eminent barristers in this field of law. And held before guest judges, Judge Sandra Taglieri and Judge Marcus Turnbull.
This is brought to you by the Family Law Committee of the Law Society of Tasmania.
Edward Braddon Commonwealth Law Courts Building
Support Staff Series-Protection Against Psychological Injury
The Three-Part Series
February 11 and 18, and 4 March - offered as a three-session package.
The 2026 Support for Support Staff series will focus Protection from Psychological Injury. On this occasion this is a suite of three wellbeing sessions that provide support staff at legal firms with the tools to assist with their self-care and wellbeing. This is brought to you by Nick Valentine, Psychotherapist and Consultant who has, through this Society, delivered numerous popular workshops for the legal profession in Tasmania.
Livestreamed.
A Primer on Shareholder Disputes: Oppression to Winding Up
Thursday 26 February 2026
(CPD Guide: 2 SL) We welcome James D'Apice from Coffee and A Case Note who will deliver, in his unique way, the following content combination which provides participants with a harmonising of three topics - Mastering Shareholder Disputes: A Primer on Corporate Oppression, Derivative Actions, and Just and Equitable Winding Up.
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
Running a Small Firm for Fun and Profit: Early Lessons
Thursday 26 February 2026
(CPD Guide: 1 PS) We welcome James D'Apice from Coffee and A Case Note who will deliver, in his unique way, running a small firm for fun and profit: one practitioner’s comments on the early years of running your own firm.
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
A Closer Look: Bringing Civil Cases to Trial - 3-Part Series
(CPD Guide: 3 PS, SL) This trio of sessions provide participants with further and more in-depth strategies for bringing civil litigation matters to trial or hearing in the Supreme Court of Tasmania. This follows the session earlier in 2025 delivered by Victor-David Murray, Barrister, Derwent and Tamar Chambers and Alex Kendall, Senior Associate, Phillips Taglieri. This delves deeper into civil litigation and considers the topics of evidence, pleadings, and discovery and inspection.
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
Reflective Practice for Lawyers
9-12.30pm Thurs 5 March in-person Hobart
(CPD Guide: 3 EW, PM, PS) Nick Valentine, Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, is back in Hobart in March 2026 to run this new workshop on reflective practice. Nick's workshops are always popular, interesting and insightful. If you've been along to his sessions before, you'll know not to miss this one. If you haven't had the benefit of engaging with Nick in his sessions, don't miss out this time!
Law Society of Tasmania - Hobart
2026 - Navigating Dysregulated Clients in Legal Practice
1.30-5pm Thurs 5 March in-person Hobart
(CPD Guide: 3 EW, PM, PS) Nick Valentine, Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, is back in Hobart in March 2026 to run this successful workshop. Nick will work with you to identify and confidently manage dysregulated clients (those with difficulty in regulating their emotions) in your work.
Law Society of Tasmania - Hobart
Email Ninja 2026 - Take Charge of Your Inbox!
Fri 13 March 12-2pm Livestreamed
CPD Guide: 2 PM, PS. This practical email-crushing session is back by popular demand! It will transform the way you and your professional and administrative teams manage email correspondence by helping you to understand, organise and process your inbox.
Livestreamed.
Mindfulness to Combat Burnout
Fri 27 March 1-2pm Livestreamed
CPD Guide: 1 EW, PS: The Society welcomes back Dr Hayley North, Dr Hayley North, Neuroscientist at Understand Your Brain, to present this session on mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of focusing on the present moment, which strengthens brain networks related to attention, emotion regulation, and self-awareness. With regular practice, it reduces stress, improves clarity and emotional intelligence, and helps us respond to situations with calm, intentional action.
Livestreamed.
Effective Use of Interpreters in Police Interviews
Friday 5 September 2025
(CPD Guide: 2 EW, PM, PS). Join an AUSIT interpreter who specialises in police interviews and the use of language with legal practitioners. The session content will draw on insights from both police interview practices and legal professionals’ perspectives, offering a distinctive and practical focus for the role of an interpreter in this context.
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
Family Law and Superannuation Splitting 101: The Basics
Wednesday 3 September 2025
(CPD Guide: 1.5 PS, SL) Join Michael Trezise, Barrister, Malthouse Chambers who will deliver an introductory session on superannuation splitting.
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
2025 Employment Law Conference
Friday 15 August 2025
(CPD Guide: 6 E, PM, PS, SL) The Society's 2025 Employment Law Conference brings together local and interstate pre-eminent presenters for an information-packed program on current topics of interest and value to practitioners with all levels of experience who are employment lawyers; working in HR; or aspiring to practice in this space.
in-person (only) at Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Due Diligence and Psychosocial Hazards: Your Obligations
Wednesday 13 August 2025
(CPD Guide: 2 EW, PM, SL) David Dilger, Director, Edge Legal will present this 2-hour session to discuss the framework of, and considerations/obligations around, psychosocial risks to the health and safety of workers and others in the workplace and how these can, as far as is reasonably practical, be avoided and/or managed.
In-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
Criminal Case Management in the Supreme Court - 1 Sept 2025
Friday 8 August 2025
(CPD Guide: 1 PM). From 1 September 2025, significant changes will take effect in the management of criminal cases in the Supreme Court, as outlined in Practice Direction 1 of 2025. Under the new arrangements, the Associate Judge will assume statewide responsibility for managing all criminal matters until they are ready to proceed to trial before a judge. Legal practitioners are invited to discuss the practical implications of these reforms and how they will impact case progression across Tasmania. This is a free information event.
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
Judge Taglieri: Interim Hearings in the FCFCOA
Wednesday 30 July 2025
(CPD Guide: 1.5 PS, SL) Join Judge Taglieri who will present on conducting successful interim hearings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA).
In-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
Navigating the Emerging Area of Greenwashing Cases
1-2pm Wed 30 July Livestreamed
(CPD Guide: 1 PM, SL) This session is delivered by Kym McCarthy, Director, Audacieux Legal and Consulting. Kym will discuss environmental social governance (ESG), climate reporting and greenwashing, and what businesses need to know.
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
2025 Northern CPD, President's Drinks and Dinner
Friday 25 July 2025
(CPD Guide: 1 EW, PM, PS). The President and Council of the Law Society of Tasmania invite members to join them at the Northern free CPD seminar and complimentary President's Drinks in Launceston at The Peppers Silos Hotel. For members who would like to get along, dinner follows at the Mudbar Restaurant Launceston.
Peppers Silos Launceston + Mudbar (28 Seaport Blvd) for Dinner
Beyond Billable Hours: Exploring New Legal Practice Models
Thursday 24 July 2025
(CPD Guide: 1.5 PM, PS). Join Gerry Connolly, Managing Director, and Catherine Scott, Head of Legal, ConMoto for this insightful and practical look at new legal practice models beyond the traditional billable hour.
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
Winter Criminal Law Conference 2025
Friday 18 July 2025
(CPD Guide: 5.75 E, PM, PS, SL) In response to feedback from Society members and both the Supreme and Magistrates Courts in Tasmania, the annual Criminal Law Conference will now be held mid-year. There are streamed sessions at this year's event, so you'll get 5.75 points plus an optional bonus of two discounted session recordings for the two that you can't attend.
This Winter Criminal Law Conference is on Friday 18 July 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, and provides you with the opportunity to attend your local criminal law CPD-intensive early in this CPD year. Please note that this replaces the March 2026 Criminal Law Conference. The next criminal law conference will be held in mid-2026.
in-person (only) at Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Bringing Civil Litigation Matters to Trial or Hearing
Wednesday 26 March 2025
(CPD Guide: 1 PS, SL) This session on strategies for bringing civil litigation matters to trial or hearing in the Supreme Court of Tasmania is delivered by Victor-David Murray, Barrister, Derwent and Tamar Chambers and Alex Kendall, Senior Associate, Phillips Taglieri.
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
2025 Criminal Law Conference
Friday 28 February 2025
(CPD Guide: 5.75 EW, E, PM, PS, SL) The Society's 2025 Criminal Law Conference brings together local and interstate pre-eminent presenters for an information-packed program on current topics of interest and value to practitioners with all levels of experience who are criminal lawyers or aspiring to practice is the criminal law space.
in-person (only) at Wrest Point Hotel.