Characteristics of a Positive Learning Culture – experiences from the coalface
When you think of your workplace’s “learning culture” – do you see it as positive or negative? How does it manifest itself? Does it make a difference to you? Who establishes and leads this culture in your workplace? What can happen to override the culture sometimes? What are your suggestions for making the culture stronger?…
Read MoreRapid Fire Tech Tips
Finding the right technology tools among the sea of possibilities isn’t always easy. CLEAA’s most tech-savvy members, Ann-Maree David, Executive Director, College of Law Queensland, will share her favourite software, hardware, apps, gadgets, utilities, and websites. Laptop or desktop, phone or tablet, office or home, Ann-Maree will share her top choices that will help you…
Read MoreA New CPD Cookbook
There are many CPD ‘formats’ out there that we currently use for learning and then there are the more interesting recipes like Stuff-Up Sessions, File Debriefs, Hypotheticals, Client Visits, hands-on working with technology, etc. But what about some new concoctions drawn from other learning cultures? How would we do a Showcase or an Expo in law?…
Read MoreThe Third Stage of Legal Education: Supervised Legal Practice
How can CPD professionals improve the quality of supervision in law firms? Is supervision a challenge for employers in general? As a practical takeaway, what would a great supervision plan look like? Examining the implications of the legal profession’s current conception of, and approach to supervision during supervised practice Dr Michael McNamara, Flinders University Faculty…
Read MoreDangerous Ideas in CPD
Is it possible to end the horror stories of people being thrown in the deep end? Could 2019 be the last year graduates make a court appearance without having any guidance or confidence? What can we learn from other professions? The pilot who flew you to Sydney for CLEAA did hours of simulator training before…
Read MoreNotice of Annual General Meeting – Friday 18 October, 11am
The Executive hereby gives notice of the CLEAA Annual General Meeting to be held on: Friday, 18 October 2019 at 11.00 am AEST NSW Bar Association 174 Phillip St. Sydney NSW Our AGM is being held in conjunction with the Annual Conference 17-18 October, including welcome drinks on the evening of Wednesday 16 October. Nominations…
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