How to Calculate CPD Points Australia

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How to Calculate CPD Points Australia

• Hearsay the Legal Podcast

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• Are you curious about how to calculate your CPD
  (Continuing Professional Development) points in
  Australia? Well, youve come to the right place!
  Whether youre a lawyer or a barrister, its
  important to stay on top of your game by keeping
  up to date with the latest legal developments and
  continuing to grow your knowledge. Thats where
  CPD points come in!

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• In Australia, CPD points are the way that legal
  professionals can demonstrate that they have
  fulfilled their continuing education
  requirements. By participating in various
  learning activities, you can earn CPD points that
  show that you have completed the necessary
  training to maintain your legal qualifications.
• So, how do you calculate your CPD points? Its
  actually pretty simple! Firstly, you need to know
  how many points you are required to earn each
  year. This varies depending on your jurisdiction
  and professional body, but the general rule of
  thumb is that you need to earn 10 points per year.

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• Next, you need to figure out what activities
  qualify for CPD points. These can include
  attending workshops and seminars, participating
  in online courses and webinars, writing articles
  and papers, and even attending conferences.
  Generally, an activity that involves learning
  about the law and legal developments will count
  towards your CPD.
• Once you have a list of activities that you have
  completed, its time to calculate the number of
  points you have earned. This is typically done by
  multiplying the number of hours you spent on the
  activity by the number of points awarded per
  hour. So, if you attend a one-hour seminar and it
  is awarded 1 CPD point per hour, then you would
  earn 1 CPD point for that activity.
• Its also important to note that some activities
  may have a maximum number of points that can be
  earned. For example, you may only be able to earn
  a maximum of 2 points per year for attending a
  particular conference. So, make sure you check
  the guidelines for each activity to ensure you
  are earning the maximum number of points possible.

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• Or, instead of doing all of that work, Hearsay
  the Legal Podcast automatically tracks your CPD
  compliance for you. Hearsay not only provides you
  with informative and engaging legal discussions,
  but it also tracks your CPD points for you!
  Thats right, all you have to do is listen and
  learn, and Hearsay will take care of the rest. No
  more scribbling notes on a piece of paper or
  trying to remember which workshop you attended
  last year. Hearsay has got you covered, making
  earning CPD points a breeze! So, sit back, relax,
  and enjoy some legal talk while you rack up those
  CPD points.
• In conclusion, calculating your CPD points in
  Australia is a simple process that can help you
  stay on top of your legal game and demonstrate
  your commitment to continuing education. So,
  dont be afraid to get out there and start
  earning those points!