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Common Mistakes Lawyers Make When Fulfilling CPD Requirements (and How to Avoid Them)

TEN provides high-quality legal CPD programs that help you stay compliant while enhancing your career. Whether you need on-demand webinars, live online seminars, or CPD Power Packs, weu2019ve got you covered. Browse our CPD offerings now at www.tved.net.au and complete your CPD with confidence.

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Common Mistakes Lawyers Make When Fulfilling CPD Requirements (and How to Avoid Them)

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  1. Common Common Mistakes When When Fulfilling Fulfilling CPD (and (and How How to to Avoid Mistakes Lawyers CPD Requirements Requirements Avoid Them) Lawyers Make Make Them) The March March 31st many lawyers, meeting their annual CPD requirements can feel like a last-minute scramble. While completing CPD is a professional obligation, it’s also an opportunity to enhance your expertise and grow your legal practice. However, many lawyers make mistakes that can lead to wasted time, missed learning opportunities, and even compliance risks. 31st deadline deadline for legal CPD is fast approaching, and for At TEN The Education Network, we want to help you get the most out of your CPD. Here are some common CPD pitfalls and how to avoid them. 1. 1. Leaving Leaving CPD CPD to to the the Last Last Minute Minute One of the biggest mistakes lawyers make is procrastinating until the final weeks before the deadline. This often leads to: ❌ Rushed course selection ❌ Limited availability of quality CPD programs ❌ Stress and compliance risks if requirements aren’t met Solution: olution: Plan ahead! Spread your CPD activities throughout the year to maximise learning and avoid the end-of-March rush. Consider

  2. using recorded webinars or a CPD subscription to fit CPD into your schedule with ease. 2. . Choosing Choosing CPD CPD That That Doesn Doesn’ ’t t Add Add Value alue Many lawyers treat CPD as a checkbox exercise, selecting courses that don’t enhance their skills or career development. This results in wasted time and missed opportunities for professional growth. Solution: olution: Select CPD programs that align with your practice area, career goals, and emerging legal trends. We offer tailored CPD programs for different legal specialties to help you make meaningful progress in your career. 3. 3. Ignoring gnoring Mandatory Mandatory CPD CPD Areas Areas Each jurisdiction requires lawyers to complete CPD across four key competency areas: ✅ Ethics and Professional Responsibility ✅ Practice Management and Business Skills ✅ Professional Skills ✅ Substantive Law Failing to meet these requirements could lead to non-compliance potential issues with your legal practicing certificate. non-compliance and Solution: olution: When planning CPD, ensure your selections cover all required categories. Consider a CPD Power Pack, which includes a mix of compulsory topics in one convenient bundle. 4. . Not Not Keeping eeping Proper Proper CPD CPD Records Records Many lawyers assume their CPD providers will track their progress, only to realize at the last minute that they don’t have the necessary records to verify their CPD compliance. Solution: olution: Always keep your own CPD records, including certificates and attendance confirmations.

  3. 5. . Sticking ticking to to Just ust One One Learning Learning Format Format Some lawyers rely solely on online webinars, limiting their exposure to different learning methods. A diverse approach can make CPD more engaging and effective. Solution: olution: Mix up your CPD activities! Explore live webinars, recorded webinars, e-books, podcast subscriptions and conferences to gain the most from your learning experience. 6. . Not Not Keeping eeping Up p with with Emerging Emerging Legal Legal Trends Trends Legal practice is constantly evolving, and CPD is a great way to stay ahead. However, some lawyers focus only on fulfilling their CPD hours without considering how new laws and regulations affect their practice. Solution: olution: Choose CPD topics that address emerging trends like AI in law, cybersecurity, ESG regulations, and family law reforms to ensure your practice remains competitive. Get et the the Most Most Out Out of of Your our CPD CPD with with TEN TEN TEN provides high-quality legal CPD programs that help you stay compliant while enhancing your career. Whether you need on- demand webinars, live online seminars, or CPD Power Packs, we’ve got you covered. Don Don’ ’t t wait www.tved.net.au and complete your CPD with confidence. wait until until the the last last minute minute! Browse our CPD offerings now at

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