Easter Break: Flexible CPD Options for New Zealand Lawyers

How interactive CPD can help you stay on track during the Easter long weekend

Why the Easter long weekend is the perfect time for CPD

The Easter (extra) long weekend is traditionally a time for rest and rejuvenation. However, it also presents a unique opportunity for you to get ahead on your CPD for the 2025-2026. With the hustle and bustle of the legal profession, finding uninterrupted time for professional development can be challenging, and this extended break gives you the opportunity to spend a little time ticking off some CPD.

Falling at a strategic time of the year, this break allows you to set new goals for the months ahead. Integrating CPD into this period can provide a sense of accomplishment and readiness to tackle upcoming challenges. By taking advantage of this short break, you can ensure you stay compliant with CPD requirements while also refreshing your knowledge and skills.

The Interactive CPD Advantage

On-demand CPD programmes offer flexibility as they can be accessed at any time, allowing you to fit your learning around your schedules. Whether you have a free hour on a Saturday morning or prefer to catch up on a session in the evening, on demand CPD caters to your needs.

One of the primary benefits of on demand CPD is the ability to pause, resume, and revisit content as needed. This ensures that you can absorb the material at your own pace, enhancing your learning experience. You can complete your CPD from the comfort of your home, office, or even while on holiday.

Engaging with Interactive CPD programmes

Interactive CPD programmes add an extra layer of engagement to the learning process. They include reflection questions, quizzes, and other interactive elements that help reinforce the material. By actively participating in the learning process, lawyers can retain information more effectively and apply it to their practice.

Interactive CPD is particularly beneficial for those who prefer a dynamic and participatory learning experience. These programmes are designed to stimulate critical thinking and encourage deeper understanding of the material. Furthermore, they are recognised for CPD compliance due to their built-in assessments, making them a valuable tool for fulfilling professional development requirements.

How to balance CPD with the long weekend

Here are some tips to help you seamlessly integrate CPD into your break:

• Start Small: Even dedicating just one hour to CPD can bring you closer to your annual target. Choose a short session to get started and build momentum from there
• Stack Sessions: Our platform allows you to pick up where you left off, making it easy to stack shorter sessions throughout the weekend.

Recommended CPD Programs for the Holiday

To help you get started, here are some of the most popular recent on-demand recordings:

• Employment Law and AI: How AI will Impact on Managing Workplaces
• Family Law Complex Relationship Property Matters Rated 99/100 by past attendees, this session tackles the most intricate property matters in family law, equipping you with strategies to navigate complex separations and settlements.
• Settling Litigation: Key Issues to Consider: Understand the core issues that can make or break settlement outcomes.
• Estate Planning, Wealth Protection, Probate Problems and Disputes: Get across key strategies and red flags in estate planning, including wealth structuring, common probate challenges, and dispute prevention techniques.
• Subdivision Strategies: Compliance, Registration & Tax Insights: A must-attend for legal and property professionals involved in land development

These programmes are tailored to provide valuable insights and updates, ensuring that you stay current in your field.

Tips for Maximising Your CPD Efforts

Maximising your CPD hours doesn't have to be a daunting task. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your CPD efforts:

• Plan Ahead: Schedule your CPD sessions in advance to ensure you allocate dedicated time for professional development.
• Choose Relevant Topics: Select programmes that align with your practice area or areas of interest to make the learning experience more relevant and engaging.
• Utilize Multiple Formats: Take advantage of both on demand and interactive CPD options to diversify your learning experience and keep it interesting.

By following these tips, you can efficiently accumulate your CPD hours and enhance your professional knowledge. Click here for more information on CPD  rules and requirments.