Specialist Accreditation Conference 2026

Thursday 13 - Friday 14 August 2026 · 10 CPD units

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Join us at the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2026 — the premier event for Accredited Specialists in NSW. This year’s program features cutting-edge legal insights from experts, engaging panels and unparalleled networking opportunities. Secure your place and be part of the conversation that shapes the future of specialist practice, while claiming up to ten CPD units.

Conference Details

Day 1, 13 August 2026 – International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour

Day 2, 14 August 2026 – online

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2026 CONFERENCE STREAMS

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PLENARY SPEAKERS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Session topic: The ongoing importance of legal expertise and specialisation in the face of AI and a changing legal landscape.
Deputy Chief Justice McClelland AO will examine the rise of generative artificial intelligence and the extent to which technology will continue to transform legal practice by improving efficiency in drafting, research, and streamlining administrative processes. However, his Honour contends that such technology cannot replace legal judgment, expertise or ethical responsibility. The inherent limitations of artificial intelligence including the propensity for hallucinations, create significant risks to the administration of justice if legal practitioners do not treat evolving technologies with the necessary caution. In this context, his Honour will explore the interrelation between ethics and accountability in this changing digital landscape.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

REGISTRATIONS AND GROUP BOOKINGS

Conference Rates
Member: $1,330 including GST
Non-member: $1,905 including GST

*A LawID is required to register for the Specialist Accreditation Conference.

Group bookings: 10% discount for groups of 5 or more attendees. To register your group, email education@lawsociety.com.au. Click here to read our Purchase and Refund Policy.

SPECIALIST CPD AND RECORDINGS

Conference attendees can claim up to 10 Specialist CPD units; each specialist stream includes six hours of live in-person seminars and four hours of online webinars.

Can't make Day 1 in person? Where possible, conference sessions will be recorded and you can watch your stream's sessions after the event.