NT CPD requirements

The Law Society Northern Territory administers one CPD scheme for solicitors and barristers: 10 points a year (1 April – 31 March) across five compulsory areas.

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Law Society Northern Territory1 April to 31 MarchOfficial source
Regulator
Law Society Northern Territory
CPD year
1 April to 31 March
Mandatory categories
  • Professional Ethics and Responsibilities: 1 minimum
  • Practice Management and Business Skills: 1 minimum
  • Professional Skills in Legal Practice: 1 minimum
  • Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment: 1 minimum
  • Substantive Law: 1 minimum
Caps
  • Private study per year: 5 maximum
  • Preparation of legal articles per year: 5 maximum
  • Committee participation per year: 3 maximum
  • Attending lectures as part of postgraduate studies per year: 5 maximum
  • Postgraduate assignments and theses per year: 5 maximum
Carry-over
Points accrued within the 3 months before or after a CPD year may be claimed for that year, but each activity may be claimed in only one CPD year; post-year points must be declared in the certificate and supplementary certificate.
Notes
  • The Northern Territory runs one CPD scheme covering solicitors and barristers.
  • An approved specialist accreditation examination earns 10 points in the CPD year of successful completion.

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