Lawyer for Subject Person

This workshop will focus on the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR Act) proceedings. Whether you’re seeking appointment to the Lawyer for Subject Person list (LSP list) or refining your current practice, this workshop aims to assist you in developing your skills so that you can act, advocate, and lead with confidence.

Topics will include:

• Legislative framework and court procedures
• Role and responsibilities of the Lawyer for Subject Person
• Effective engagement with the Public Trust
• Understanding the roles of other practitioners and community agencies
• Insights into age-related disabilities and illnesses
• Addressing complex and emerging issues in practice.

Two-part format – attend one or both

Part A:
Designed for all family lawyers interested in learning more about PPPR Act proceedings. The morning session will also serve as a refresher for those already on the LSP list.

Part B:
For those wanting to learn more about the specifics of the role of Lawyer for Subject Person, including some of the challenging aspects to the role. The afternoon session is ideal for those already on the LSP list.

Full Day:
Attend both parts to take advantage of the full-day learning and save!

Learning objectives

By attending this workshop you will:

• Better understand the Lawyer for Subject Person role and appointment process.
• Build confidence and competence in acting as Lawyer for Subject Person if already acting in the role.

Format

Each part includes presentations and discussions.

Who should attend

• Lawyers new to the role of Lawyer for Subject Person, seeking appointment to the list, or planning to apply in future.
• Those currently acting as Lawyer for Subject Person.
• Lawyers seeking deeper knowledge of capacity and welfare matters.

Note: In person numbers are limited so register early.

Presenters

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Materials

Three weeks before the event you will receive a link to background reading on a webpage.

Pre Course Work

We recommend you spend at least one hour preparing for the workshop by reading the background materials and noting any questions you have.

Timing

• Full day: 8.30am – 4.45pm
• Part A: 8.30am – 12.15pm
• Part B: 1.00pm – 4.45pm

Fee (incl GST)

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off – please login to receive member pricing

Full Day

In-person

• $860 – Law Society members & associate members
• $1,225 – Non-members

Online

• $840 – Law Society members & associate members
• $1,205 – Non-members

Part A or Part B 

In-person or Online

• $460 – Law Society members & associate members
• $645 – Non-members

Do you want to register more than one person for this course? Use the 'register others' button below or Click here 

Cancellation and refund policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE New Zealand Law Society in writing of the change. CLE reserves the right to close registrations, and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable. View full Law Society event terms.