Criminal Law CPD Series 2025-26: Webinar 7 of 8

What you'll learn

This pre-recorded online webinar draws on Dr Greg Woods’ wealth of experience in criminal legal practice and outlines the challenges of representing clients in a criminal trial from first interview to appeal. Starting with the first interaction with the client and related ethical duties, the webinar covers the important phases of pleas and the techniques of preparing for a trial.

The webinar discusses the skills of advocacy from the perspectives of both the prosecution and the defence and touches on the main trial phases (including opening, cross-examination, behaviour, cutting off escape, re-examination, and the question of calling evidence) as well as taking points for appeal, the final speech and the judge’s summing up.

Once enrolled, you will be provided a link to the recording and can watch on demand from Thursday, 28 August 2025.

Presenter: Dr Greg Woods KC

For lawyers and barristers

If this educational activity is relevant to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim 1.5 MCLE/CPD points per webinar or 12 units for the full series. Practitioners are advised to check with the CPD governing body in their jurisdiction for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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2025/26 Criminal Law
CPD Series

This webinar is part of the 2025/26 Criminal Law CPD Series features eight recorded webinars led by experts from the University of Sydney and the legal profession.

The webinars share practical knowledge and experience, as well as the latest developments to enhance your expertise while meeting CPD requirements. You’ll have the flexibility to access the content at your convenience, allowing you to engage at your own pace from any location at any time.

Enrolment options include:

• Enrol in individual webinars*
• Enrol in the entire series at a 27% saving compared to enrolling in webinars individually*
• Enrol in 5 or more webinars to receive a 10% discount

University of Sydney alumni and staff are eligible to receive a 10% discount.