CPD CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2019 'TOWARDS PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE 2019' DATE ACTIVITY PLACE UNITS COST 11 th January am 4.30pm

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1 'TOWARDS PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE 2019' DATE ACTIVITY PLACE UNITS COST 11 th January am 4.30pm TAXATION AND FINANCE LAWS: How much do you know? (a) Tax agency regimes (b) The Finance Act highlights (c) Using the e-platforms (d) Transfer pricing (e) Law Firm taxation (f) Tax assessments & Exemptions 18 th January am 4.30pm 25 th January th January st February 2019 LEGAL REGIMES GOVERNING OIL, GAS AND THE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY: Increase your knowledge (a) Revenue sharing (b) Mining (c) Environmental compliance (d) Emerging opportunities and the role of lawyers (e) Human Rights Protection (f) Investment Contracts, procedures and protection (g) International Conventions and Treaties TAXATION AND FINANCE LAWS: How much do you know? (a) Tax agency regimes (b) The Finance Act highlights (c) Using the e-platforms (d) Transfer pricing (e) Law Firm taxation (f) Tax assessments & Exemptions LEGAL REGIMES DEALING WITH LAND: Polish your knowledge (a) Contemporary Conveyancing Instruments (b) Movable Securities legislations (c) Sectional Properties law (d) Project management (e) Legal challenges arising from Development Projects (f) Mandatory Due diligence exercises (g) E-conveyancing (h) The Land Regulations LAW AND PRACTICE IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR (a) Legal compliance audits (b) Emerging Legislations (c) Emerging Issues and Practice opportunities (d) Negotiable instruments (e) Legal and Ethical issues on data harvesting and protection 1 MOMBASA 2 Kshs.4,500/- KISUMU 2 Kshs.4,500/- ELDORET 2 Kshs.4,500/-

2 (f) Credit Ratings and Referencing: Scope and opportunities 1 st February th February 2019 NEW FRONTIERS IN COMPANY LAW: How much do you know? (a) E-registration systems (b) Recent developments (Law & Practice) (c) Insolvency (d) Minority rights (e) Handling Shareholder disputes PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATIONS- Upgrade your skills and vigilance on the following: (a)development approvals (b) NEMA impact assessment (c) Planning and construction regulations (d) Land use, policy, zoning and exclusions (e) Land data (f) Land history and Survey NAIROBI 2 THIKA 2 Kshs.4,500/- Kshs.4,500/- 8 th February 2019 IN-HOUSE LAWYERING PRACTICES: Contemporary Trends (a) Interaction between internal and external lawyers (b) Role and scope in governance and Legal compliance audits (c) Changing role of in-house practice (d) Ethical issues in in-house practice (e) Audit and risk management in enhancing corporate governance (f) Criminal culpability in in-house practice NAIROBI 2 Kshs.4,500/- 15 th February th February nd February 2019 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND DISCIPLINE FOR LIFE: (a) Mentorship Principles (b) Tips on providing value and receiving commensurate fees (c) Disciplinary Tribunal Procedures (d) Professional Undertakings (e) Professional Etiquette (f) Insights into Billing and Recovery of Legal Fees (g) How to avoid Prosecution (h) Code of conduct ECONOMIC CRIMES LEGISLATIONS (a) Anti-money laundering (Law and Practice) (b) Evolving cybercrimes and solutions (c) Cross border implications of ABC policies (d) Additional Special Skills for better results SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL LIFE (a) Managing Stress NAKURU 2 Kshs.4,500/- KERUGOYA 2 Kshs.4,500/- 2

3 22 nd February 2019 (b) Tips on work life balance (c) Overcoming Burnout (d) Wellness Principles (e) Tips on Money management (f) Tips on preparing for Life after Lawyering (g) Managing Expectations (h) Managing Emotions (Anger etc) (i) Managing soul attachments (addictions) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) (a) International disputes resolution (b) Award writing (c) Drafting Settlement agreements (d) Advocacy skills in arbitration and mediation (e) Billing and fees recovery 27 th February pm-4.00pm LECTURE: Understanding and Grounding on the Code of Conduct NAIROBI 1 Kshs.2,500/- 1 st March st March st March 2019 TIPS ON THE IDEAL MANAGEMENT OF A LAW FIRM (a) Succession Planning (b) Registration of law firms and LLPs (c) Marketing and communication (d) Tax compliance (e) Managing Professional hazards (f) Best practices in law firm management (LSK manual) (g) Globalizing law practice (pros and cons) (h) How to grow your legal practice INSIGHTS INTO CONTEMPORARY PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS (a) Road traffic injury claims (b) Reigning legislations and practices (c) Work injury benefits (d) Recovery Practices and procedures (e) Opportunities and pitfalls INSIGHTS INTO COMPETITION LEGISLATIONS & PRACTICES (a) Regulatory framework (b) Practice procedures and opportunities (c) Consumer protection (d) Á Lawyer s guide to competition law (e) Analysis of mergers under Competition Act 3 BUSIA 2 Kshs.4,500/- MACHAKOS 2 Kshs.4,500/- MOMBASA 2 Kshs.4,500/-

4 (f) Demystifying restrictive trade practices AGM MARCH DATES TBA LSK ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NAIROBI 1 Free 29 th March 2019 LAW AND PRACTICE IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY (a) Legal audits (b) Emerging Legislations (c) Emerging Issues and Practice opportunities (d) Negotiable instruments (e) Legal and Ethical issues on data harvesting and protection (f) Credit Ratings and Referencing: Scope and opportunities 5 th April th April Pm-4.30pm 12 th April 2019 PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATIONS: Upgrade your skills and vigilance on the following; (a)development approvals (b) NEMA impact assessment (c) Planning and construction regulations (d) Land use, zoning and exclusions (e) Land data (f) Land history and Survey LEGAL REGIMES GOVERNING OIL, GAS AND EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY: Increase your knowledge (a) Revenue sharing (b) Mining (c) Environmental compliance (d) Emerging opportunities and the role of lawyers (e) Human Rights Protection (f) Investment Contracts, procedures and protection (g) International Conventions and Treaties LEGAL REGIMES DEALING WITH LAND: Polish your knowledge (a) Contemporary Conveyancing Instruments (b) Movable Securities legislations (c) Sectional Properties law (d) Project management (e) Legal challenges arising from Development Projects (f) Mandatory Due diligence exercises (g) E-conveyancing (h) The New Land Regulations MOMBASA 2 Kshs.4,500/- NANYUKI 2 Kshs.4,500/- 4

5 12 th April th April th April th April rd May 2019 LIFE SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL LIFE (a) Managing Stress (b) Tips on balancing Life and Work life (c) Overcoming Burnout (d) Wellness Principles (e) Tips of Managing Money (f) Tips on preparing for Life after Lawyering (g) Managing Expectations (h) Managing Emotions (Anger etc) (i) Managing soul attachments (addictions) IN-HOUSE LAWYERING PRACTICES: Contemporary Trends (a) Interaction between internal and external lawyers (b) Role and scope in Legal audits (c) Risk management (ERP systems) (d) Board management (e) Changing role of in-house practice (f) Ethical issues in in-house practice (g) Corporate governance PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATIONS: Upgrade your skills and vigilance on the following; (a)development approvals (b) NEMA impact assessment (c) Planning and construction regulations (d) Land use, zoning and exclusions (e) Land data (f) Land history and Survey LEGAL REGIMES DEALING WITH LAND: Polish your knowledge (a) Contemporary Conveyancing Instruments (b) Movable Securities legislations (c) Sectional Properties law (d) Project management (e) Legal challenges arising from Development Projects (f) Mandatory Due diligence exercises (g) E-conveyancing (h) The New Land Regulations INSIGHTS INTO THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS LAWS & PRACTICES: (a) Rights of the children (conventions, constitution and other legislations) 5 BUNGOMA 2 Kshs.4,500/- 2 Kshs /- MOMBASA NAKURU 2 Kshs /- NAROK 2 Kshs.4,500/- KISUMU 2 Kshs. 4,500/-

6 3 rd May pm-4.00pm 10 th May th May th May 2019 (b) Disputes involving children and young persons (c) Property rights (d) Sexual offences (e) Children in conflict with the law (f) Child custody and maintenance INSIGHTS INTO COMPETITION LEGISLATIONS & PRACTICES (a) Regulatory framework (b) Practice procedures and opportunities (c) Consumer protection (d) Á Lawyer s guide to competition law (e) Analysis of mergers under Competition Act (f) Demystifying restrictive trade practices CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGISLATIONS & PRACTICES (a) Sexual offences legislations (b) Plea bargaining principles and practices (c) Place of the fair administrative actions in criminal justice (d) Practice challenges in the trial process (e) Victim Protection Law (f) Bail and bond (law, practices and policies) (g) Traffic Control Laws and Regulations (h) Domestic Violence Issues (i) Elements of a competent charge sheet (j) Role of a lawyer in criminal justice procedures LIFE SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL LIFE (a) Managing Stress (b) Tips on balancing Life and Work life (c) Overcoming Burnout (d) Wellness Principles (e) Tips of Managing Money (f) Tips on preparing for Life after Lawyering (g) Managing Expectations (h) Managing Emotions (Anger etc) (i) Managing soul attachments (addictions) FRESH LOOK INTO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (a) Registering patents (b) Contemporary threats to copyrights (c) Patenting rights, procedures and pitfalls (d) New frontiers 6 NAIROBI 1 Kshs.2,500/- MACHAKOS 2 Kshs.4,500/- THIKA 2 Kshs,4,500/-

7 17 th May am-4.30pm 23 rd & 24 th May am-4.30pm 31 st May am-4.30pm 31 st May am-4.30pm 5 th June pm-4.00pm (e) Protective measures (f) Practice opportunities (g) Plant breeder rights (h) Parallel importation LEGAL REGIMES GOVERNING OIL, GAS AND EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY: Increase your knowledge (a) Revenue sharing (b) Mining (c) Environmental compliance (d) Emerging opportunities and the role of lawyers (e) Human Rights Protection (f) Investment Contracts, procedures and protection (g) International Conventions and Treaties UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAWS AND PRACTICES (a) Highlights on the reigning legislations (b) Insights into Tendering methods and procedures (c) Jurisdiction of Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (d) Challenging an Award (e) Reigning jurisprudence and emerging issues KEY INSIGHTS INTO THE WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE PLACE OF LAW (a) Artificial intelligence and the place of the legal profession (b) Block chain technology (c) Crypto currency (d) Fintech (financial technology) (e) Unmanned aerial vehicles/carriers (f) Privacy and data protection (g) Regulation of data mining TIPS ON THE IDEAL MANAGEMENT OF A LAW FIRM (a) Succession Planning (b) LLPs (c) Marketing (d) Tax compliance (e) Managing Professional hazards (f) Best practices of law firm management (LSK manual) (g) Globalizing law practice (pros and cons) DIGITIZATION OF LAND TRANSACTIONS: Upgrade your knowledge (LECTURE) 7 ELDORET 2 Kshs.4,500/- NAIROBI 4 Kshs.8,000/- KITUI 2 Kshs.4,500/- NAIROBI 1 Kshs.2,500/-

8 7 th June th June th June th June th June pm-4.00pm LEGAL REGIMES DEALING WITH LAND: Polish your knowledge (a) Contemporary Conveyancing Instruments (b) Movable Securities legislations (c) Sectional Properties law (d) Project management (e) Legal challenges arising from Development Projects (f) Mandatory Due diligence exercises (g) E-conveyancing (h) The New Land Regulations NEW FRONTIERS IN COMPANY LAW: How much do you know? (a) E-registration systems (b) Recent developments (Law & Practice) (c) Insolvency (d) Minority rights (e) Handling Shareholder disputes INSIGHTS INTO THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS LAWS & PRACTICES: (a) Rights of the children (conventions, constitution and other legislations) (b) Disputes involving children and young persons (c) Property rights (d) Sexual offences (e) Children in conflict with the law (f) Child custody and maintenance IMMIGRATION LEGISLATIONS IN A CHANGING WORLD: (a) Roadmap to Citizenship (b) Work permits, Business and investments (c) Visa Regulations: Applications, Rights and obligations (d) Immigration /emigration (e) Residency (f) Reciprocal Agreements (g) Dual citizenship CONSTITUTIONAL DILLEMA ON THE GENDER RULE LECTURE: The Route to Compliance EMBU 2 Kshs.4,500/- KISII 2 Kshs.4,500/- KITALE 2 Kshs.4,500/- NAIROBI 1 Kshs.2,500/- 8

9 19 th June pm-4.00pm LIFE SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL LIFE LECTURE: Continuing Improvement and Managing Expectations MOMBASA 1 Kshs.2,500/- 21 st June st June st June th June 2019 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) (a) International disputes resolution (b) Award writing (c) Drafting Settlement agreements (d) Advocacy skills in arbitration and mediation (e) Billing and fees recovery CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGISLATIONS & PRACTICES (a) Sexual offences legislations (b) Plea bargaining principles and practices (c) Place of the fair admin act in criminal justice (d) Practice challenges (e) Cyber crimes (f) Victim Protection Law (g) Bail and bond law and practice (h) Traffic Control Laws and Regulations (i) Domestic Violence Issues PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND DISCIPLINE FOR LIFE: (a) Mentorship Principles (b) Tips on providing value and receiving commensurate fees (c) Disciplinary Tribunal Procedures (d) Professional Undertakings (e) Professional Etiquette (f) Insights into Billing and Recovery of Legal Fees (g) How to avoid Prosecution (h) Code of conduct TIPS ON THE IDEAL MANAGEMENT OF A LAW FIRM (a) Succession Planning (b) LLPs (c) Marketing (d) Tax compliance (e) Managing Professional hazards (f) Best practices of law firm management (LSK manual) (g) Globalizing law practice (pros and cons) KAKAMEGA 2 Kshs.4,500/- MIGORI 2 Kshs.4,500/- MERU 2 Kshs.4,500/- NAIROBI 2 Kshs. 4,500/- 9

10 28 th June 2019 LIFE SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL LIFE (a) Managing Stress (b) Tips on balancing Life and Work life (c) Overcoming Burnout (d) Wellness Principles (e) Tips of Managing Money (f) Tips on preparing for Life after Lawyering (g) Managing Expectations (h) Managing Emotions (Anger etc) (i) Managing soul attachments (addictions) KERICHO 2 Kshs. 4,500/- ANNUAL CONFERENCE AUGUST 2019 DATES TBA 29 th and 30 th August 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOMBASA 4 TBA PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATIONS: Upgrade your skills and vigilance on the following; (a)development approvals (b) NEMA impact assessment (c) Planning and construction regulations (d) Land use, zoning and exclusions (e) Land data (f) Land history and Survey NAIROBI 4 Kshs. 8,000/- 4 th September pm- 4.00pm 6 th September 2019 LIFE SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL LIFE LECTURE: Recognizing and Managing some contemporary addictions CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGISLATIONS & PRACTICES (a) Sexual offences legislations (b) Plea bargaining principles and practices (c) Place of the fair admin act in criminal justice (d) Practice challenges (e) Cyber crimes (f) Victim Protection Law (g) Bail and bond law and practice (h) Traffic Control Laws and Regulations (i) Domestic Violence Issues NAIROBI 1 Kshs.2,500/- MERU 2 Kshs.4,500/- 10

11 6 th September th and 13 th September 2019 INSIGHTS INTO CONTEMPORARY PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS (a) Road traffic injury claims (b) Reigning legislations and practices (c) Work injury benefits (d) Recovery Practices and procedures (e) Opportunities and pitfalls NEW FRONTIERS IN COMPANY LAW: How much do you know? (a) E-registration systems (b) Recent developments (Law & Practice) (c) Insolvency (d) Minority rights (e) Handling Shareholder disputes BUNGOMA 2 Kshs.4,500/- NYERI 4 Kshs.8,000/- 13 th September 2019 IMMIGRATION LEGISLATIONS IN A CHANGING WORLD: (a) Roadmap to Citizenship (b) Work permits, Business and investments (c) Visa Regulations: Applications, Rights and obligations (d) Immigration /emigration (e) Residency (f) Reciprocal Agreements (g) Dual citizenship 20 th September th September 2019 LIFE SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL LIFE (a) Managing Stress (b) Tips on balancing Life and Work life (c) Overcoming Burnout (d) Wellness Principles (e) Tips of Managing Money (f) Tips on preparing for Life after Lawyering (g) Managing Expectations (h) Managing Emotions (Anger etc) (i) Managing soul attachments (addictions) UNDERSTANDING E-COMMERCE (a) Legal and regulatory framework (b) Taxation regimes, methods and practices (c) Markets, prevailing risks and the role of lawyers (d) Legal safeguards (e) Online contracts NAKURU 2 Kshs.4,500/- 11

12 23 rd 27 th September 2019 LEGAL AWARENESS WEEK COUNTRYWIDE 1 Free 4 th October th October 2019 ECONOMIC CRIMES LEGISLATIONS (a) Anti-money laundering (Law and Practice) (b) Evolving cybercrimes and solutions (c) Cross border implications of ABC policies (d) Additional Special Skills for better results CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGISLATIONS & PRACTICES (a) Sexual offences legislations (b) Plea bargaining principles and practices (c) Place of the fair admin act in criminal justice (d) Practice challenges (e) Cyber crimes (f) Victim Protection Law (g) Bail and bond law and practice (h) Traffic Control Laws and Regulations (i) Domestic Violence Issues MOMBASA 2 Kshs.4,500/- KAKAMEGA 2 Kshs. 4,500/- 16 th October pm-4.00pm LECTURE ON LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS (LLPs) NAIROBI 1 Kshs.2,500/- 18 th October th October 2019 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND DISCIPLINE FOR LIFE: (a) Mentorship Principles (b) Tips on providing value and receiving commensurate fees (c) Disciplinary Tribunal Procedures (d) Professional Undertakings (e) Professional Etiquette (f) Insights into Billing and Recovery of Legal Fees (g) How to avoid Prosecution (h) Code of conduct PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATIONS: Upgrade your skills and vigilance on the following; (a)development approvals (b) NEMA impact assessment (c) Planning and construction regulations (d) Land use, zoning and exclusions (e) Land data (f) Land history and Survey MACHAKOS 2 Kshs. 4,500/- ELDORET 2 Kshs.4,500/- 12

13 25 th October th October 2019 ECONOMIC CRIMES LEGISLATIONS (a) Anti-money laundering (Law and Practice) (b) Evolving cybercrimes and solutions (c) Cross border implications of ABC policies (d) Additional Special Skills for better results UNDERSTANDING E-COMMERCE (a) Legal and regulatory framework (b) Taxation regimes, methods and practices (c) Markets, prevailing risks and the role of lawyers (d) Legal safeguards (e) Online contracts HOMA BAY 2 Kshs.4,500/- THIKA 2 Kshs.4,500/- 1 st - 3 rd November 2019 DEVELOPMENT OF THE CPD CALENDAR 2019 TBA CPD COMMITTE E MEMBERS ONLY 6 th November pm-4.00pm LECTURE: The Advocates Disciplinary Processes, how much do you know? NAIROBI 1 Kshs.2,500/- 8 th November 2019 FRESH LOOK INTO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (a) Registering patents (b) Contemporary threats to copyrights (c) Patenting rights, procedures and pitfalls (d) New frontiers (e) Protective measures (f) Practice opportunities (g) Plant breeder rights (h) Parallel importation 8 th November 2019 FAMILY LAW & JUSTICE: Upgrade your Knowledge (a) Preparation of wills, estate planning (b) Contraction and registration of marriages (c) Prenuptial agreements (d) Gender questions (e) Managing toxic family disputes (f) Professionalism in handling family disputes (g) Succession procedures and disputes (h) Surrogacy 15 th November 2019 CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGISLATIONS & PRACTICES (a) Sexual offences legislations (b) Plea bargaining principles and practices 13 KISII 2 Kshs. 4,500/- NAIROBI 2 Kshs. 4,500/-

14 (c) Place of the fair admin act in criminal justice (d) Practice challenges (e) Cyber crimes (f) Victim Protection Law (g) Bail and bond law and practice (h) Traffic Control Laws and Regulations (i) Domestic Violence Issues EALS CONFERENCE TBA EAST AFRICA LAW SOCIETY ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND AGM TBA 3 TBA 22 nd November rd November am 4.30pm PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND DISCIPLINE FOR LIFE: (a) Mentorship Principles (b) Tips on providing value and receiving commensurate fees (c) Disciplinary Tribunal Procedures (d) Professional Undertakings (e) Professional Etiquette (f) Insights into Billing and Recovery of Legal Fees (g) How to avoid Prosecution (h) Code of conduct INDUCTION COURSE: INDUCTING FOR A STRONG PROFESSIONAL TAKE-OFF (a) Start from Professional ethics (b) Tips Setting up law practice (c) Grounding in Grooming and Etiquette (d) Managing expectations-growing in practice (e) Self-marketing and branding (f) Managing money well from the start (g) Structure of the Legal profession (LSK, EALS, ABA,DT,CPD etc) (h) Professional life challenges and how to deal with them KISUMU 2 Kshs. 4,500/- KISUMU 2 Kshs. 2,500/- 23 rd November am 4.30pm INDUCTION COURSE: INDUCTING FOR A STRONG PROFESSIONAL TAKE-OFF (a) Start from Professional ethics (b) Tips Setting up law practice (c) Grounding in Grooming and Etiquette (d) Managing expectations-growing in practice NAIROBI 2 Kshs. 2,500/- 14

15 (e) Self-marketing and branding (f) Managing money well from the start (g) Structure of the Legal profession (LSK, EALS, ABA,DT,CPD etc) (h) Professional life challenges and how to deal with them 29 th November 2019 LEGAL REGIMES GOVERNING OIL, GAS AND EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY: Increase your knowledge (a) Revenue sharing (b) Mining (c) Environmental compliance (d) Emerging opportunities and the role of lawyers (e) Human Rights Protection (f) Investment Contracts, procedures and protection (g) International Conventions and Treaties 5 th & 6 th December th December 2019 IMMIGRATION LEGISLATIONS IN A CHANGING WORLD: (a) Roadmap to Citizenship (b) Work permits, Business and investments (c) Visa Regulations: Applications, Rights and obligations (d) Immigration /emigration (e) Residency (f) Reciprocal Agreements (g) Dual citizenship INDUCTION COURSE: INDUCTING FOR A STRONG PROFESSIONAL TAKE-OFF (a) Start from Professional ethics (b) Tips Setting up law practice (c) Grounding in Grooming and Etiquette (d) Managing expectations-growing in practice (e) Self-marketing and branding (f) Managing money well from the start (g) Structure of the Legal profession (LSK, EALS, ABA,DT,CPD etc) (h) Professional life challenges and how to deal with them MALINDI 4 Kshs.8,000/- MOMBASA 2 Kshs.2,500/- 11 th December 2018 FAMILY LAW & JUSTICE: Upgrade your Knowledge (a) Preparation of wills, estate planning (b) Contraction and registration of marriages (c) Prenuptial agreements 15

16 13 th December 2019 (d) Gender questions (e) Managing toxic family disputes (f) Professionalism in handling family disputes (g) Succession procedures and disputes (h) Surrogacy UPDATES ON EMERGING LEGISLATIONS AND POLICIES (a) Highlights of new legislations and regulations (b) Public participation (c) Proposed amendments and bills (d) Law reform Presentations on the topic:- ETHICS AND DISCPLINE will be offered as subtopics in every 2 day seminar Every application for an Annual Practicing Certificate shall be accompanied by proof that the applicant has secured five units of Continuing Professional Development during the previous practice year out of which two units must be from programmes run by the LSK CPD committee. This Calendar does not include Courses offered by independent accredited CPD providers. CPD Charges are Kshs. 4,500 for a one day seminar and Kshs. 8000/- for a two day seminar. Advocates of 3 years and below (popularly referred to as THE YOUNG LAWYERS) will pay Kshs. 3,500 for a one day seminar and Kshs. 6,500 for a two day seminar. The Induction Course is compulsory for all newly admitted advocates The charges for the Compulsory Course (Induction Course) for the Newly Admitted Advocates will be as follows: I) Newly admitted advocates(advocates admitted between November 2018 to November 2019) - Kshs. 2,500/- II) The Young Lawyers(Advocates admitted between 2016 and October 2018) - Kshs. 3,500/- *Strictly for lawyers of 0-3 years post admission to the Bar. The deadline for all CPD seminar registration/payments shall be 5.00 pm two days prior to the seminar date. Therefore all seminars scheduled to take place on Friday will have the registration deadline at 5.00pm on Wednesday and those seminars scheduled to take place on Thursday and Friday will have the deadline on Tuesday at 5.00 pm. No payments shall be accepted after the said deadline. Kindly click here for the online CPD booking manual Cancellation or transfer of (payments) requests must be made in writing ( or letter) and reach LSK office at least 24 hours before the date of the seminar. Cancellations done after the expiry of 24 hours or after the event will not be granted. The amount paid is non-refundable but the funds can only be transferred to any upcoming event of your choice within the calendar year. Indicate the seminar you wish the payment to be allocated to at the time of cancellation. All cancellations/transfer of payments for CPD seminars should be in writing addressed to the accounts office or via (lsk@lsk.or.ke) The presentations for the sessions on this calendar will be available to the membership after the event via and on the website. All CPD Seminars scheduled for two consecutive days will run from 8:30am 4:30pm. Participants earn the full points on attending both days. Any member who attends events facilitated by other independent institutions accredited by the Law Society of Kenya shall make an individual application for accreditation and it must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000/= for each course. 16

17 Any member who wishes to be exempted from attending CPD Events must make an application to the Law Society of Kenya giving reasons why they should be exempted and the application must be accompanied by documentary evidence and a non-refundable fee of Kshs. 1,000/- for each application year Any member wishing to present or facilitate at any of the above sessions should contact the secretariat on P.O. BOX NAIROBI or call us on , , Cell: , , or via lsk@lsk.or.ke Any changes to this calendar will be communicated to the membership via and the Newsletter. 17