HPLC Lawyer Induction Training 2011

Summary

HPLC Lawyer Induction training will run from Tuesday 24 May to Thursday 9 June 2011.  In 2011 there are 3 compulsory sessions for new lawyers to attend. Further details from each session are below. All training sessions will commence at 8.00am sharp and finish at 10.30am.

Practical Learning Activities

Each module has practical learning activities that lawyers are required to complete. Details of the practical learning activities will be provided at the individual sessions. Lawyers can submit their completed work to HPLC by using the links below.

Further information

If you have any questions about the training, or require further information, please contact your HPLC Team leader, or us at hplc@pilch.org.au or on 03 8636 4408.

Module Information

Module 1: Infringements and file management

Presenter: James Farrell, Manager and Principal Lawyer, HPLC

Topics covered:

  • Introduction to the HPLC
  • the Victorian infringements system and HPLC clients
  • file management
  • HPLC policies and procedures

Click here to submit the Practical Learning Activity for Module 1 (Infringements)

This activity should be completed by Friday 24 June 2011.

Module 2: Tenancy, referral and resources

Presenters:
Kate Moore, Lawyer, HPLC (secondee from Freehills)
Renee Sinclair, Homeless Persons Liaison Officer, HPLC

Topics covered:

  • Tenancy law
  • eviction
  • challenging client behaviour
  • effective referrals
  • HPLC resources

Click here to submit the Practical Learning Activity for Module 2 (Tenancy)

This activity should be completed by Friday 24 June 2011.

Module 3 : Credit & Debt and risk management

Presenters:
Lucy Adams, Lawyer, HPLC 
Jiselle Hanna, Clinic Coordinator, HPLC

Topics covered:

  • dealing with client credit and debt matters 
  • file note taking
  • extranet updates
  • conflict checks
  • file closure forms
  • other matters

Click here to submit the Practical Learning Activity for Module 3 (Credit & Debt)

This activity should be completed by Friday 24 June 2011.

Content last updated: 23/05/11