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Courts have regulated AI, psychological safety is now enforceable, and the billable hour is losing ground. Here is what moved in Q2 2026 and what it means for your practice.

You are probably already aware that there are some specific work-related expenses you can claim as a lawyer. But are you sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to in order to - hopefully - receive some cash back?

We’re delighted to share that LawCPD Co-Founder Sarah Mateljan has been recognised as AI Leader of the Year – SME at the 2025 Australian AI Awards. This award celebrates leaders who are using artificial intelligence to drive meaningful innovation within small and medium-sized enterprises. It recognises those who not only apply AI in practical, responsible ways but also demonstrate measurable impact in their field.

LawCPD has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer Service Provider Awards 2023, in the category of 'Legal Education'. This recognition highlights LawCPD's commitment to delivering cutting-edge online CPD for the legal profession in Australia. The awards acknowledge LawCPD's dedication to providing accessible, relevant, and innovative CPD courses curated by leading legal experts.

Say hello to our brand-new AI-powered learning tool - a world first innovation from the LawCPD team! Learn more about this groundbreaking addition to our set of interactive activities that will redefine how you engage with online legal education.

Explore how social media is changing the legal landscape in Australia. Learn about increased scrutiny, defamation rules, data privacy changes, and how continuous learning  can keep legal professionals ahead of the curve. 

Lawyers have emerged from a year of whirlwind change, with 2023 shaping up to be even more eventful. Check out the most popular professional development topics that you will need to keep ahead of this wave and succeed in the year ahead.

With the legal CPD deadline fast approaching, you might be looking for ideas on what topics you should prioritise with your next CPD course. That’s why we have put together a list of the 10 most popular courses so far in 2022. We hope it will help you choose your next interactive course and get CPD compliant online before March 31!

The team at LawCPD is very excited to share the news of the release of our brand new online learning platform - packed with great new features to make online legal CPD even better.

If you are a lawyer practicing in WA, you might be wondering which CPD activities are still available to you following the CPDMS requirements implemented by the Legal Practice Board of WA. Fortunately, LawCPD is fully compliant with the system - which means you can continue to claim up to 10 CPD points towards your annual compliance with us. Click to learn more.