This course will examine contemporary issues arising in the legal profession. Topics will vary from year to year, drawing on the innovative research of TC Beirne School of Law academic staff, as well as the expertise of visiting scholars and leading practitioners. Please refer to the Law School website for current topics. This course will examine contemporary professional issues in the law of evidence, civil liability, civil litigation, ethics, and administrative tribunals.

Duration: 
Mondays, Weeks 1-5, 7-8, 10-12, Semester 1 2024
Location:
UQ St Lucia and online (view map)
Enrolment options: 
CPD
Cost: 
$2,490 (incl. GST)
Award points: 
Seminar attendance required, but no course assessments & no # academic credit

Who is the course designed for

Our CPD courses are available to professionals interested in contemporary legal issues.

Whether you're looking to acquire CPD points, expand your knowledge in a specific area of the law, or gain a general understanding of legal issues impacting your profession, our courses will equip you to go further in every possible future.

Style of learning

Our CPD participants benefit from small class sizes which encourage group discussion and debate, and 1-on-1 access to industry experts and leading researchers.

Location

This course is delivered at UQ St Lucia campus.

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Enrolment options

Registration for this course in semester 1, 2024 has closed. 


 Enrol as a part of a Masters degree program

This course is part of the Masters of Laws postgraduate program.

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Upcoming sessions

19 February 2024 5:00pm18 March 2024 8:00pm
8 April 2024 5:00pm15 April 2024 8:00pm
29 April 2024 5:00pm13 May 2024 8:00pm
Professor John Swinson

CPD enrolment closes two weeks prior to the course start date.

No entry requirements apply, you are not required to submit assessment and your course participation cannot be used as academic credit towards a degree qualification.

Our courses count toward Queensland Law Society Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points if you can demonstrate relevance to your legal practice.