CPD Self Assessment Quiz

CPD Quiz

How well do you know the CPD programme?

The following is designed to help gauge your understanding of the CPD rules and purpose of the CPD programme.

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* 1. I am retiring / ceasing practice at the end of the year, do I have to complete my CPD requirements?

Yes, until such time as you surrender your practising certificate, the CPD Rules apply

Yes, until such time as you notify NZLS of your intention not to renew, the CPD Rules apply

No, as you are to cease being a lawyer, CPD completion is not required

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* 2. The CPD Rules require all lawyers to

Maintain an ongoing CPD plan and record

Make a CPD declaration only

Complete a CPD plan and record

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* 3. CPD must be related to "black letter" law

Yes, CPD must be related to technical legal skills

No, lawyers do not have to complete any technical legal CPD if this is not an identified learning need

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* 4. When must you complete your CPD plan and record (CPDPR)?

The 31st of March each year

Five working days after the 31st of March each year

You do not complete a CPD plan and record

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* 5. As part of a CPDPR, lawyers may not

Copy learning objectives directly from supplied CPD materials

Copy learning objectives and reflections directly from supplied CPD materials

Copy reflections directly from supplied CPD materials

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* 6. I have been leading a study group this year. How many hours should I claim for this?

Count all the contact hours with this group

Use your professional judgement to count the hours that best assist meeting your learning needs

Count up to 10 contact hours that directly align with your identified learning needs

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* 7. Can I count presenting to a community group on, say, elder law?

No, teaching non-lawyers can not count towards CPD

Yes, teaching counts in any form

Probably not, unless the teaching was at tertiary level

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* 8. In making a CPD declaration, a lawyer is stating that

They have verified attendance at a minimum of 10 hours (usually) of appropriate CPD activities, have recorded a learning plan, detailed their completed activities, completed reflections on each learning activity and linked these back to their plan

They have completed a minimum of 10 hours (usually) of CPD activities, have recorded a learning plan, considered what their learning meant and have planned their next learning activities

They have verified attendance at a minimum of 10 hours (usually) of appropriate CPD activities, have recorded a learning plan, detailed their completed activities, completed personalised reflections on each learning activity - relating these back to their plan, and have considered their next learning steps

They have verified attendance at a minimum of 10 hours (usually) of CPD activities, and have recorded a learning plan

They have completed a minimum of 10 hours (usually) of appropriate CPD activities

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* 9. Can a lawyer make a late CPD declaration?

Yes, the CPD declaration can be made at any time up to the 30th of June in each year

The CPD declaration deadline should be adhered to, but the NZLS will support individuals where a late declaration is required

The CPD declaration deadline should be adhered to

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* 10. Learning reflections should focus primarily on

The quality of the presenter and the learning materials

The value of the learning related to a specific goal as part of a lawyers CPDPR

The amount of new learning obtained related to a specific learning goal

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* 11. Can I count CPD activities prior to admission?

Yes, as long as the CPD activity occurred within a year of your admission

Yes, you can count any valid CPD activity towards your requirements

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* 12. Your learning plan is best to

Focus on specific courses or activities so you can plan to meet your CPD objectives each year

Focus on specific learning needs to assist you meet your CPD objectives over time

Focus on general learning needs. You can specify which parts of your CPD fulfilled your learning objectives later in your CPDPR

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* 13. The following is not an appropriate CPD activity under the CPD Rules

Academic teaching

Being in a committee

Using a work file as the basis for a structured and planned learning discussion

Professional writing

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* 14. Learning reflections can be

Future focused - thinking about what could be done next with the learning

Outwardly focused - thinking about the potential impact of the learning on others

Inwardly focused - thinking about your current knowledge, skills and attributes related to the learning

Retrospective - thinking about how the CPD activity has made you consider past actions

Any of these approaches

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* 15. Can I count attending a fixture as an observer or as a junior?

No, it does not meet the requirements for a CPD activity

Yes, this activity is a worthwhile learning experience

Yes, if the purpose of the observation or attendance is to critique aspects of the fixture as part of a structured learning objective with a supervisor/mentor

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* 16. What is not a required feature of a CPDPR?

Verification of attendance and completion of each CPD activity

Identified learning needs

The proposed actions to meet those needs

Individual reflective comments on each learning objective

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* 17. CPD audits focus on

Checking compliance with the CPD Rules

Offering support to ensure understanding of the CPD Rules

Offering guidance to complete a more valuable CPD plan and record

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* 18. What is the overall aim of the CPD programme?

To contribute to the increased competency of the profession

To ensure that lawyers are attending meaningful CPD activities

To ensure lawyers take responsibility for completing 10 hours of CPD each year