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UPSKILL WITH IN-DEMAND QUALIFICATIONS
Our short courses are developed by practitioners, for practitioners to help you get the most in-demand qualifications to enhance your career.
Whether you want to become an accredited mediator, grow your dispute resolution skills, become a notary or an international arbitrator, prepare yourself to take on a leadership role, or even start your own law firm - find short courses that will help you get to where’s next.
Facilitate negotiations
Understand what’s necessary to facilitate interest-based, principled negotiations at 5-way and 3-way meetings and manage team dynamics.
Pathway to membership
Meet the eligibility training requirements to apply for membership of Collaborative Professionals NSW and the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals.
COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE
Unlock your potential as a collaborative practitioner. Whether you're a lawyer, coach, or consultant, this proven, team-based approach to dispute resolution focuses on holistic, client-centred solutions. You'll learn innovative techniques to resolve family, wills and estates, and commercial disputes without conflict. Choose from a two-day essential training, a three-day immersive course, or a one-day refresher.
Training Program
Learn to mediate with a team-based holistic approach in the context of family law and other areas like Wills and Estates
Online
2 days
$1,199
12
Meets the minimum requirements to apply for membership to the AACP
Training + Practical Day
In addition to the training, apply your new skills through practical activities during the practical day
Online
3 days
$1,859
18
Meets the minimum requirements to apply for membership to the AACP
Practical Day (Refresher)
For collaborative practitioners to expand their network and advance techniques
Online
1 day
$660
6
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Freezing orders or interlocutory injunctions in TFMs with Tasman Fleming
Tasman Ash Fleming, a barrister and accredited mediator (NMAS), highlights the importance of considering what is the purpose of the order sought. This article looks at the recent decision in Re Estate of Hagendorfer (Injunction) [2024] VSC 482 (‘Hagendorfer’) and addresses potential risks and provides guidance for practitioners to mitigate these risks.
Tasman Ash Fleming, a barrister and accredited mediator (NMAS), highlights the importance of considering what is the purpose of the order sought. This article looks at the recent decision in Re Estate of Hagendorfer (Injunction) [2024] VSC 482 (‘Hagendorfer’) and addresses potential risks and provides guidance for practitioners to mitigate these risks.
Property settlements, pet custody and children’s arrangements in the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024
Following a series of reviews of the family law system, on 22 August 2024 the Australian Government introduced the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 into the Commonwealth Parliament. The Bill sets out very significant amendments, including those relating to property settlements, pet custody and children’s arrangements, which aim to modernise and improve the family law system in Australia.
Following a series of reviews of the family law system, on 22 August 2024 the Australian Government introduced the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 into the Commonwealth Parliament. The Bill sets out very significant amendments, including those relating to property settlements, pet custody and children’s arrangements, which aim to modernise and improve the family law system in Australia.
How to have the career you want with John Poulsen
How do you transcend the daily grind to do work you love? When can a career become a calling? What steps can you take to achieve the career you want? We spoke to John Poulsen, former CEO of Squire Patton Boggs and Principal of People Passion Performance, for his insights on getting the career you want informed by an illustrious career in law and leadership.
How do you transcend the daily grind to do work you love? When can a career become a calling? What steps can you take to achieve the career you want? We spoke to John Poulsen, former CEO of Squire Patton Boggs and Principal of People Passion Performance, for his insights on getting the career you want informed by an illustrious career in law and leadership.
Graduate spotlight: Jess Popple – a rewarding career in family law
Jess Popple, Senior Associate at Pippa Colman Family Law, has become something of a rising star in her field. Since completing her PLT and a postgraduate qualification at the College, Jess has won the Queensland Emergent Woman Lawyer of the Year Award – and served on numerous boards and associations.
Jess Popple, Senior Associate at Pippa Colman Family Law, has become something of a rising star in her field. Since completing her PLT and a postgraduate qualification at the College, Jess has won the Queensland Emergent Woman Lawyer of the Year Award – and served on numerous boards and associations.
Graduate spotlight: Stella Richards on how the shift from health to law was like ‘learning a new language’
Since completing her Practical Legal Training (PLT) at the College in 2023, Stella Richards has been a valued part of the commercial team at leading Australian law firm Russell Kennedy. But she started out in a different field entirely. Stella’s story shows that hard work, determination and a good deal of courage can lead you to your perfect career – even if you change direction once or twice along the way.
Since completing her Practical Legal Training (PLT) at the College in 2023, Stella Richards has been a valued part of the commercial team at leading Australian law firm Russell Kennedy. But she started out in a different field entirely. Stella’s story shows that hard work, determination and a good deal of courage can lead you to your perfect career – even if you change direction once or twice along the way.
Graduate spotlight: Arnab Ghosh Roy – the migration lawyer who’s on a mission to change lives
We spotlight Arnab Ghosh Roy, a passionate migration and family lawyer on a mission to empower the community with his pro bono work. We sat down with Arnab to learn how his migration experience (along with his insatiable drive to make an impact) has shaped his career.
We spotlight Arnab Ghosh Roy, a passionate migration and family lawyer on a mission to empower the community with his pro bono work. We sat down with Arnab to learn how his migration experience (along with his insatiable drive to make an impact) has shaped his career.
Graduate spotlight: Krystal Bellamy discovers her inner strength in succession law
Navigating the legal world requires a sharp mind and empathy – especially in matters of succession law. Krystal Bellamy, a Special Counsel at HopgoodGanim Lawyers and College of Law LLM graduate, naturally embodies these traits, which have served her well as a Wills and Estates lawyer. Krystal shares the key to thriving in what some would consider a ‘morbid’ field.
Navigating the legal world requires a sharp mind and empathy – especially in matters of succession law. Krystal Bellamy, a Special Counsel at HopgoodGanim Lawyers and College of Law LLM graduate, naturally embodies these traits, which have served her well as a Wills and Estates lawyer. Krystal shares the key to thriving in what some would consider a ‘morbid’ field.
Graduate Certificate in Applied Law Guide
Advanced Document Drafting
Cybersecurity 101 for Lawyers
Estate Litigation and Administration: Thorny Issues in Practice - 5 program recorded webinar series
Family Law Practice Update
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Choose from our selection of on-demand qualifications and short courses.
REAL RESULTS AND OUTCOMES
WHAT OUR GRADUATES HAVE TO SAY
Fantastic presenters, great rhythm, good balance practice/theory leading to comprehensive training and presentation of key aspects of collaborative practice. Can’t see anything you could have done better.
Collaborative Practice Course Graduate
Fabulous presenters, they were very knowledgeable and engaging. Team work was very good. I would highly recommend this course.
Collaborative Practice Course Graduate
Presenters were willing and able to share their personal experiences, processes and precedents which was so helpful.
Collaborative Practice Course Graduate
Engaging presenters – created a great learning atmosphere.
Collaborative Practice Course Graduate
Understand the ICP Approach
Learn about the key roles, the participation agreement and ground rules.
Manage team dynamics
Understand how to facilitate interest-based, principled negotiations at 5-way and 3-way meetings.
Meet eligibility requirements
Complete the necessary training to apply for membership to the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals.
Practical exercises
Analyse scenarios and practice applying the ICP model and skills via practical exercises.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice (ICP) is an internationally proven method of dispute resolution. It emphasises a team-based holistic approach to resolving disputes.
The two-day training course will help you gain an understanding of the ICP approach, and fulfil the minimum requirements to apply for membership to the Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals.
This course equips you to offer innovative services that go beyond traditional adversarial dispute resolution methods like litigation. By embracing collaborative practices, you can provide clients with effective, non-confrontational solutions. This approach not only broadens your service offerings but also enhances client satisfaction and outcomes.
