The Law Society of NSW is launching a new Capability Booster workshop series, designed to strengthen the non-technical skills and behaviours that drive best legal practice.
Date: Monday 15 June 2026 Time and format: 1.30pm-5.00pm | In-person, The Law Society of NSW, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney Capabilities: Communication and Influence | Professionalism | Solicitor-Client Relationships CPD units: 3
Join Anna Fischer, Growth and Wellbeing Manager at the Law Society of NSW, for a half-day in-person Capability Booster workshop on conflict resolution and trust building.
This workshop will provide solicitors with evidence-informed strategies for managing their relationships with clients and colleagues, including how to address conflict and confrontation, how to initiate sensitive conversations, and how to embody trustworthiness, reliability, and open-mindedness throughout their professional interactions.
Date: Monday 6 July 2026 Time and format: 1.30pm-5.00pm | In-person, The Law Society of NSW, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney Capabilities: Cultural Awareness and Inclusion | Environmental and Social Responsibility | Empathy CPD units: 3
Join Anna Fischer, Growth and Wellbeing Manager at the Law Society of NSW, for a half-day in-person Capability Booster workshop on inclusivity and diverse perspective taking.
This workshop will outline a holistic approach to accessibility, diversity, and effective inclusion across a range of minority groups. Attendees will be provided with strategies to identify unconscious bias, techniques to address discrimination and tokenistic inclusivity, and guidance for implementing genuinely accessible policies and behaviours in their workplace.
Date: Thursday 30 July 2026 Time and format: 1.30pm-5.00pm | Online Capabilities: Communication and Influence | Risk management | Collaboration CPD units: 3
Join Cathryn Urquhart, Professional Skills Trainer, for a half-day in-person Capability Booster workshop designed to strengthen intentional communication to mitigate common risks in legal practice.
Participants will practise listening for clients’ needs, adapting to different communication styles, and delivering clear advice that confirms scope and expectations. The workshop also explores feedback and coaching tools that improve supervision, reduce errors and rework, and support stronger collaboration across matters.
