The Practice Guidelines provided below are intended to assist lawyers and practice support staff to familiarise themselves with good practices in the relevant area. The use of guidelines can help minimise risks in claims-prone practice areas, particularly civil litigation and real estate conveyancing. The objective of the guidelines is to encourage a methodical and structural process in dealing with the relevant practice areas.
Please note that the guidelines below are intended to be used as a general overview only and should be adapted to suit the needs of your legal practice.
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GUIDELINES
General Litigation
Covers the litigation process in an easy to follow format from initial client contact to appeals.
Step-by-Step Guidelines
(Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
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Snapshot Guidelines
(Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
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Conveyancing
A Systematic and time sensitive guide to conveyancing practices.
Step-by-Step Guidelines
Sub-Sale of Property WITH title:
For Purchaser
(Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
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For Vendor
(Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
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Sub-Sale of Property WITHOUT title:
For Purchaser
(Last updated: 2 Feb 2017 |
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For Vendor
(Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
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Snapshot Guidelines
Sub-Sale of Property WITH title:
For Purchaser
(Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
PDF |
For Vendor
(Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
PDF |
Sub-Sale of Property WITHOUT title:
For Purchaser
(Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
PDF |
For Vendor
(Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
PDF |
Intellectual Property
Trademark Application Guidelines
(Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
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Other Guidelines
| Bankruptcy (Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
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| What To Do When Meeting A Client For The First Time (Last updated: 24 March 2016) |
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| Will Writing (Last updated: 2 Feb 2017) |
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