This CPD session is designed to support lawyers practising in the criminal jurisdiction by offering practical, experience-based guidance on courtroom etiquette, advocacy techniques, and sentencing principles.
Whether you appear regularly or are looking to refine your approach, this session provides valuable insights into the expectations and practices of the ACT Magistrates Court and ACT Supreme Court. Led by members of the judiciary from both courts, the session will explore what makes effective advocacy in criminal matters, how to present persuasive sentencing submissions, and how to navigate courtroom interactions with professionalism and confidence.
Participants will have the rare opportunity to engage directly with members of the judiciary in an informal setting, ask questions, and gain clarity on common challenges faced in court. The session is designed to be interactive and practical, with a focus on real-world application and judicial perspectives.
DETAILS
- When: Wednesday 25 March 2026, 4:30pm - 6:00pm (registration from 4:00pm)
- Where: ACT Law Society, live streaming option available
- Cost: $100 Members, $150 Non-member, $ 35 Student member (includes networking nibble and drinks following the session)
- CPD: Members will earn 1 CPD point in core area 3 - professional skills
- RSVP by Tuesday 17 March
- For further information please contact events@actlawsociety.asn.au
Reduced rates may be available to some of our members to ensure equal training opportunities. Please make contact to discuss your eligibility.
Event registration terms and conditions
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General
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.
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Cancellation policy
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.
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Notice of Filming and Photography
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
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In-person registration
In-person registration (members) $100.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart In-person registration (non-members) $150.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart In-person registration (student member) $35.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart -
Live streaming registration
Live streaming registration (member) $100.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart Live streaming registration (non-member) $150.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart Live streaming registration (student member) $35.00(GST incl.) Add to Cart
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