Weekly Summaries & Revision Notes (CQU)

Description

My comprehensive weekly Law Practice Management notes from CQUniversity, covering Weeks 1–12 of the 2026 unit. Prepared from weekly study guides, lecture and workshop materials, with summaries of key principles, practical applications, relevant authorities and available readings. Topics covered: 1. Week 1 – Preparing for placement, experiential learning and reflective practice 2. Week 2 – Professional relationships, responsibilities and legal ethics 3. Week 3 – Managing lawyer-client relationships, interviewing and advising 4. Week 4 – Written communication, legal drafting and plain English 5. Week 5 – Oral communication, negotiation and advocacy 6. Week 6 – Legal practice structures, incorporated practices and management systems 7. Week 7 – Risk management, conflicts, cybersecurity and supervision 8. Week 8 – Matter management, file notes, client intake and file closure 9. Week 9 – People management, workplace wellbeing and leadership 10. Week 10 – Strategic management, business development and client retention 11. Week 11 – Financial management, budgeting, costs and trust accounting 12. Week 12 – The future of legal practice, AI, AML/CTF and cybersecurity Readings and authorities referenced include: - Cantatore, The Law Clinic Experience - Hyams & Evans, Practical Legal Skills - Lawyers Practice Manual Queensland - Corbett-Jarvis & Grigg, Effective Legal Writing - Fisher, Ury & Patton, Getting to Yes - Williams & Hammond, Learning to Litigate - Halsbury's Laws of Australia and Quick on Costs - Queensland Law Society guidance materials - Australian Solicitors' Conduct Rules - Relevant case law, legislation and legal industry publications