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CPD CALENDAR OF EVENTS –2021

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'TOWARDS PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE 2021'

DATE TOPIC PLACE UNITS COST

8th January 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Court Practice in the Pandemic Times

Judiciary E-Filing System: Procedure and Challenges

Virtual 1 Kshs.1,500/-

11th January 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Litigation Through Virtual Platforms

Zooming Through 2021: A Guide to Virtual

Courtroom Sessions


13th January 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm Guideline on the Decision to Charge: Engage the

Director of Public Prosecutions


15th January 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Landlord and Tenant Disputes:

Is There Respite for Commercial and Residential

Tenants in the Pandemic?


18th January 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Conveyancing Practice:

Contemporary Conveyancing Instruments & LSK

Conditions for Sale

Challenges in Lodging and Registration of

Conveyancing Documents at the Land Registry


20th January 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Land Law:

National Land Commission: Mandate, Execution and

Procedure – Compensation and Leases


22nd January 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Financial Management:

How to Manage Personal and Law Finances During

and Beyond the Covid19 Pandemic.



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25th January 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Constitutional Law:

The Constitutional Amendments Process in Kenya


27th January 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Constitutional Law:

Public Participation in Constitutional Review and

Amendment Process in Kenya


29th January 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Constitutional Law:

The Basic Structure Doctrine in Constitution Making:

A Focus on The Constitution of Kenya


1st February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm Electoral Laws and Processes in Kenya:

Strengthening the IEBC and Citizens Involvement


3rd February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Electoral Laws and Processes in Kenya:

Nominations, Election Financing, Gender Equity and

Inclusivity


5th February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm Electoral Disputes:

Emerging Jurisprudence from The Kenyan Courts


8th February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Taxation Law and Policy:

Recent Changes in Tax Regulation and Areas for

Reform


10th February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Tax Litigation:

Practice Before the Tax Appeals Tribunal



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NOTE:

12th February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Law Firm Taxation:

Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Liability

Partnership


15th February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Business Registration Services:

Companies Registry, Official Receiver in Insolvency

Registry, Collateral Registry (MPSR) and Hire

Purchase Registry


17th February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Company Law:

Management of Shareholder Disputes

Rights of Minority Shareholders


19th February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Criminal Justice:

The Law, Practices and Policies on Bail and Bond

Plea Bargain and Diversion Principles and Practices


22nd February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Probate and Administration:

Personal Estate Planning and Succession


24th February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Family Law:

Marital Disputes and Matrimonial Property Rights


26th February 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Family Law:

Application of ADR Mechanisms in Matrimonial,

Succession and Child Related Dispute



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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.

3rd March 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Law Firm Management:

Business/Enterprise – Oriented Training on Running

the Business of a Law Firm


5th March 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Professional Ethics:

The LSK Code of Standards of Professional Practice

and Ethical Conduct


8th March 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Insolvency:

Legislative Framework and Emerging Trends in

Corporate Insolvency


10th March 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Bankruptcy:

Legislative Framework and Emerging Trends of

Natural Persons


12th March 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Charges, Mortgages and Loans:

The Law and Practice


AGM MARCH

DATES TBA Annual General Meeting (AGM)

1 Free

7th April 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

International Criminal Justice:

Extradition and Asset Recovery

1 Kshs.1,500/-

9th April 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Anti-Money Laundering:

Law and Practice



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12th April 2021

1.00pm – 2.30pm SENIOR LAWYERS LUNCHEON

Nairobi 1 TBA

14th April 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Sports Law & Practice:

Introduction to Sports Law & Disputes


16th April 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Sports Law & Practice:

Practice before the Sports Disputes Tribunal with

Special Focus on Doping


19th April 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Mediation Practice:

Basic Principles, Process and Roles of Parties


21st April 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Mediation Practice:

Court Annexed Mediation

Mediation Rules, 2020


23rd April 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Corporate Governance:

Inclusion, Diversity and Gender Equality on

Corporate Boards in Kenya


26th April 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Procurement Law and Practice:

Legal and Regulatory Framework for Procurement in

Kenya


28th April 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Procurement Law and Practice:

Practice before the Public Procurement

Administrative Review Board


30th April 2021 Procurement Law and Practice: Virtual 1 Kshs.1,500/-


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2.00pm – 3.15pm An Analysis of Jurisprudence from The Public

Procurement Administrative Review Board and The

Judicial Review High Court Decisions in Kenya

3rd May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Medical Care and Services:

Medical Negligence and Prosecuting Medical

Negligence Disputes


5th May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Land Law:

Taxation of Land Transactions


7th May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Law and Technology:

Data Protection in Kenya- the legal and regulatory

framework


10th May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Consumer Protection in Kenya:

Legal and Regulatory Framework Against Predatory

Lending Practices and Betting Firms


12th May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Immigration Law and Practice: Key Areas

Roadmap to Citizenship, Dual Citizenship, Residency

Reciprocal Agreements


17th May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm


Visa Regulations - Applications, Rights and

Obligations

Work and Business Permits



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19th May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Arbitration:

Drafting Multi-tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses


21st May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Arbitration:

Pathological Clauses in Arbitration – How to avoid

potential pitfalls


24th May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Arbitration:

The Role of Courts in Arbitration in Kenya


26th May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Enterprise and the Law: emerging trends

Startup Funding – Legal and Contractual

Considerations


28th May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions:

Legal and Regulatory Framework


31st May 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Privatization, Project Finance and Infrastructure

Development:



2nd June 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Banking and Insurance:

Demystifying Islamic Finance and Takaful Insurance


4th June 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Law of the Sea:

Jurisprudence of Kenyan Courts on Maritime and

Admiralty Disputes



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9th June 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

In-House Practice:

Rights of Board Members, Board Conflict

Management


11th June 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

In-House Practice:

Ethical issues and Criminal Culpability in In-House

Practice


14th June 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm Social Security in Kenya:



16th June 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Employment and Labor Relations:

Dispute Resolution Fora for Employment and Labor

Disputes in Kenya: ADR, ELRC, DOSH)


18th June 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

World Bank:

The World Bank Inspection Panel – Composition,

Mandate, Request for Inspection, Procedures


21st June 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Policy and Legislative Development:

Law Reform and Law Reporting in Kenya


23rd June 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Physical Planning and Land Use:

The Legal and Regulatory Framework

Change of User and Development Approvals- The

Process


25th June 2021 Environment Law and Practice: Virtual 1 Kshs.1,500/-


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2.00pm – 3.15pm Environmental Management and Regulation in Kenya

Jurisdiction of and Practice before the National

Environment Tribunal

28th June 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Intellectual Property:

An Overview of International Intellectual Property

Filing


30th June 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Criminal Justice:

The Resentencing Program - The Implication of the

Muruatetu Decision and a Case for Law Reform


2nd July 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Criminal Justice:

Victim and Witness Protection: Legal Framework and

Challenges


5th July 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Public Private Partnerships in Kenya:

The Legal Framework and Mandate of the Public

Private Partnership Petition Committee


August 2021

DATES TBA Annual Conference

25th August 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Regulation of the Aquaculture and Agriculture

Industries in Kenya


27th August 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Law of the Sea:

Maritime Safety and Security



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1st September 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Competition Law, Policies and Practices:

A Lawyer’s Guide to Competition Law

Jurisdiction of and Practice before the Competition

Tribunal


3rd September 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

In-House Lawyering Practices:

Contracts Management in the Public Sector


8th September 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Criminal Justice:

Fair Administrative Action in Criminal Justice System


10th September 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Taxation Law and Practice:

Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in

Taxation Disputes


15th September 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Construction Law, Policies and Practices:

Legislative and Regulatory Framework in Kenya

Dispute Resolution of Construction Related Disputes


17th September 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Medical care and Services:

Medical Malpractices and the Legal Regime

Jurisdiction of and Practice before the HIV and AIDS

Tribunal


22nd September 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Trial Advocacy:

Leading Evidence in Virtual Court Hearings

Cross Examination in Virtual Court Hearings



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24th September 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm


A Focus on Refugee Law


27th September-1st

October Legal Awareness Week

1 Free

6th October 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Regulation of Societies and Associations:

Law and Practice


8th October 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Client Care: The Role of the Advocate

Virtual 1 Kshs. 1,500/-

13th October 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Public Procurement:

Procurement Issues in International Investment

Agreements and Procurement Challenges in Mega

Government Projects


15th October 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

World Bank and IMF:

Recourse against the World Bank, IMF and/or Foreign

Financiers by Developing Countries or its Citizens: Is

it Legally Tenable?


22nd October 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Constitutional Law:

Socio-Economic Rights’ Enforcement and

Compliance:

A Look at The Emerging Jurisprudence in Kenya


27th October 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm Intellectual Property Law and Practice:



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A Focus on the Music and Entertainment Industry-

the Legal and Regulatory Framework and Dispute

Resolution

29th October 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm Child Law:

Adoption Law and Procedure


4th -7th November 2021 Development of the CPD Calendar

CPD Committee

members only

10th November 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Criminal Justice:

Investigation and Prosecution of Law Enforcement

Officers for torture, ill-treatment and causing death


12th November 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm Practicing in the Kadhis' Courts in Kenya: Challenges

and Prospects"


17th November 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm Professional Ethics:

Etiquette amongst Lawyers in Practice


19th November 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Extractives Industry:

Emerging Jurisprudence, Local and International,

relating to Kenya’s Mining Industry


November 2021

Dates TBA East Africa Law Society (EALS) Conference

1st December 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Technology:

Embracing ICT in Modern Legal Practice: Challenges

and Opportunities



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Booking for CPD events is mandatory before making any payments. For payments made via LSK paybill, kindly use the invoice reference as the account

number and not the P.105 number

The Webinar capacity is strictly limited to 1000 participants- bookings will be considered on a first come first serve basis for the first 1000 booked and

paid up members. Members with invoices will not be able to pay after the 1000 slots are filled up.

Upon payment, members will receive the registration link to the Webinar on their portal under CPD events, then “My CPD events”. To access the webinar

registration process click on the link Click here

On completion of the registration, the members will receive the log in credentials on the email address given in the webinar registration.

Cancellation or transfer of payment requests must be made in writing (email or letter) at least 24 hours before the date of the seminar. 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 email ([email protected])

Cancellations done after the expiry of 24 hours or after the event will not be granted.

Any member wishing to present or facilitate in any of the CPD sessions should contact the secretariat with an abstract of their preferred topic via

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This Calendar does not include Courses offered by independent accredited CPD providers.

The presentations for the sessions on this calendar will be available to the membership on their portal. Go to online.lsk.or.ke, log in and go to CPD points

and downloads.

3rd December 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Insurance Law: Legal framework, Challenges and

Opportunities


8th December 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm Devolution in Land Management and Related Law


10th December 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm Induction Course: Newly Admitted Advocates


15th December 2021

2.00pm – 3.15pm Critical Assessment of Corruption Laws in Kenya:

The case of POCAMLA


https://lsk.or.ke/Downloads/WEBINAR%20REGISTRATION%20LINK.pdf

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Unit(s) after the said institutions forwards the list of participants to the CPD Department.

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 yea

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