Early-bird tickets now available!

For the month of March, we invite you to engage in a dynamic series of CPD events tailored to specific practice areas and emerging legal themes. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in a particular area of law or broaden your understanding of key industry trends, our carefully curated sessions offer something for everyone. Not only will you have the opportunity to enhance your legal knowledge, but you'll also fulfill your annual CPD requirements in a convenient, interactive, and enriching way.

Hosted at the ACT Law Society, you’ll have the opportunity to further your professional development with flexible learning options designed to suit your needs. Choose from session packs of 10 CPD points or 5 CPD points, or select individual tickets for each event or session. Wherever possible, sessions will be available in a hybrid format, so you can participate in person or online—whichever best fits your schedule.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to further your development, discover our new facilities, and engage in a month of insightful discussions, practical takeaways, and expert guidance—designed to help you stay ahead in your practice and advance your legal career, all while fulfilling your CPD requirements.

Key Highlights:

Over 30 Dynamic Sessions: Personalise your CPD experience by selecting from a wide variety of events throughout March.

Esteemed Presenters: Learn from respected industry leaders and legal experts who bring valuable insights, practical strategies, and real-world experience.

Complete Your CPD Requirements: Earn the CPD points you need, ensuring you fulfill your professional development obligations by the March 31st deadline.

Tailored Learning Experience: Whether purpose-built training rooms or from the comfort of your home or office, you can access the sessions that best suit your learning style.*

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow legal professionals during interactive sessions and catering breaks, building valuable relationships that extend beyond the training room.

*hybrid options may not be available for certain sessions to ensure the best learning experience for participants.

 

DETAILS

  • When: March 2026
  • Where: ACT Law Society
  • Individual event listings with full list of inclusions and session details will be available in January 2026
  • Early-bird pricing available until 12 January 2026. 
  • Multipack registrations close COB Thursday 26 February 2026. 

 

COST

Early-bird pricing (available until Wednesday 7 January) 

Early-bird 10 CPD Points Pack - $650 members 

Includes access to 10 CPD points, redeemable across all March events (in-person or online). Choose from a variety of sessions to accumulate your 10 points. 

Early-bird 5 CPD Points Pack Ticket - $350 members 

Includes access to 5 CPD points, redeemable across all March events (in-person or online). Choose from a variety of sessions to accumulate your 5 points. 

  • For early-bird session selection, a member of the team will be in touch in January once full program details are available. 
  • Single event registration will be available in January 2026. 
  • Reduced rates may be available to some of our members to ensure equal training opportunities. Please make contact to discuss your eligibility. (not available on early-bird pricing)

 

EVENTS 

Full event details and single event registration will be available in January. 

Tuesday 3 March: March Mastery Launch with Keynote from The Honourable Justice Yehia

Wednesday 4 - Thursday 5 March: Essentials 

Wednesday 11 March: Legal Ethics Hypothetical

Wednesday 11 March: Civil Litigation Afternoon

Thursday 12 March: Jeffrey Goldberger Contract Law Masterclass

Tuesday 17 March: Early Career Lawyers Professional Development Afternoon

Wednesday 18 March: Elder and Succession Law Afternoon

Thursday 19 March: Property Law Intensive

Friday 20 March: Public Law Forum

Tuesday 24 March: Family Law Intensive

Wednesday 25 March: Working with the Magistrates Court

Thursday 26 March: Military Law Morning

Tuesday 31 March: Mental Health First-Aid for Legal Professionals

 

March Mastery is proudly supported by Lawcover and Opteon

   

Lawcover is proud to be the primary provider of professional indemnity insurance, claims and risk management education to ACT law practices. We remain focused on continuing to provide enduring insurance protection and claims prevention support to ACT lawyers, while assisting the ACT Law Society in promoting best practice of the law.

            

Opteon ACT has had a local presence in Canberra since 1985. Opteon offers in-depth property valuations for various purposes, supporting our clients with well-informed, independent, and impartial valuation advice. Opteon Valuers reside and operate in the regions they serve, bringing a unique perspective on local markets.

Recognised as the largest independent valuation firm in Australia and New Zealand, the depth and breadth of our services speak for themselves. Powered by a network of over 600 valuers servicing 98% of all Australian postcodes from over 80 locations, we offer the geographical reach, local knowledge and technical expertise that is uncomplicated and comprehensive. 

          

 

Event registration terms and conditions

ACT Law Society invoices have payment terms of 14 days. Fees are payable upon registration. A 1.2% surcharge may be incurred on payments processed via credit/debit card. The Society reserves the right to cancel or alter events at its discretion, and in such circumstances, attendees will be notified via email. 

Definitions — 'Registration' means any booking given to the Society in writing, on our website, or by phone. 'Member' means any member of the ACT Law Society, including associate members and honorary members. 'New Lawyer' means any member who has held a practising certificate for five years or less. 'CLC' means any member working for a recognised community legal centre, or holding a volunteer practising certificate. 'Student' means any member holding a student membership.

All cancellations must be made in writing, and all cancellations will incur a fee, however, no charge will be incurred for substituting another person. Outside of the cancellation periods given below, a $10 administration fee will be incurred for any cancellation made. If a registered attendee fails to attend without notifying the Society in writing, no credit or refund will be offered and 100% of the total cost will be retained by the Society. 

CPD Events — In the case of CPD events held at an venue other than the Law Society, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event. In the case of CPD events held at the Law Society, for cancellations made up to two working days prior to the event, 50% of the total cost will be retained by the Society as a cancellation fee and the balance may be used as a credit towards other CPD events or be refunded. If you choose to keep a credit it will remain valid for 12 months from the event date, after which time it will expire. For cancellations within two working days of the event, no refunds or credits will be applicable. 

Webinars — In the case of live or on-demand webinars, as connection details are sent when registration is completed, no refund or cancellation is available. 

Social events — In the case of social events, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event.

Attendees of events consent to filming, photography and sound recording as members of the audience. By registering and attending this event you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes

 

 

Registration

Early-bird tickets: 10 CPD point pack $650.00(GST incl.) Register
Early-bird tickets: 5 CPD point pack $350.00(GST incl.) Register

Schedule

Speakers

Sponsors & Supporters

March Mastery is proudly supported by Lawcover and Opteon

Lawcover is proud to be the primary provider of professional indemnity insurance, claims and risk management education to ACT law practices. We remain focused on continuing to provide enduring insurance protection and claims prevention support to ACT lawyers, while assisting the ACT Law Society in promoting best practice of the law.

 

Opteon ACT has had a local presence in Canberra since 1985. Opteon offers in-depth property valuations for various purposes, supporting our clients with well-informed, independent, and impartial valuation advice.

Recognised as the largest independent valuation firm in Australia and New Zealand, the depth and breadth of our services speak for themselves. Powered by a network of over 600 valuers servicing 98% of all Australian postcodes from over 80 locations, we offer the geographical reach, local knowledge and technical expertise that is uncomplicated and comprehensive.

How can Opteon assist you and your clients?

Our services and products are delivered across these business units:

  • Government Services
  • Advisory
  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Plant & Equipment
  • Agribusiness

 

The types of valuations we offer to law professionals include:

  • Family Law
  • Expert Witness
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • Stamp Duty
  • Financial Reporting
  • SMSF                                                                             
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate                          

 

Why Opteon?

 

Our Geographical Coverage
Opteon Valuers reside and operate in the regions they serve, bringing a unique perspective on local markets and specialised asset classes.

 

To see how our team can assist you, please contact our office 

Phone: (02) 6248 7837
Email: act.quotes@opteonsolutions.com
Physical address: 2/113 Canberra Avenue, Griffith, ACT, 2603