cpd by the sea

Collaborate, Innovate, Relax

Legal Eagles Unwind! CPD, Laughter and Family Fun in One Unmissable Getaway.

Tired of endless briefs and high-stakes cases? Recharge with our one-of-a-kind legal retreat that combines essential CPD with pure downtime. Expect sharp insights, lighter moments and plenty of laughs—plus live music, relaxation and activities designed to help you decompress. Bring your family: everyone’s invited to enjoy the sunshine, entertainment and a welcome break from the courtroom grind.

Join colleagues for meaningful learning, stress-free socialising and memories that refresh both mind and spirit. CPD points earned, stress relieved and fun guaranteed.

Each year brings new venues.

Join our next event 18-20 April 2027! Registration now open!

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About Us

We started with one simple goal: reduce burnout in the legal profession.

As family lawyers, we see the pressure our colleagues face every day. We wanted to bring an idea to life - to bring colleagues together to learn and relax and most importantly laugh together!

CPD by the Sea combines learning with incredible events and fun entertainment. What makes us different is that our guests bring their families so they don’t have the guilt of leaving family behind. Partners and children form amazing friendships and enjoy all of our social events.

We focus on family law but as we grow we are bringing in criminal law, migration law and property law aspects to our events. We also welcome psychologists with a social science background to learn and present on issues relating to families.

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What People Are Saying

“CPD by the Sea - seriously the best conference I have attended… congratulations to Sandra Soden and her team for doing such an incredible job. The eye for detail is mind blowing and the conference content so varied. Something for everyone. Kudos and hats off to you Sandra and team.”

Darren - Barrister

“From conference rooms to late night laughs. CPD by the Sea brought us here but the memories made it unforgettable! This was one for the books”

Grace - Family Lawyer

“We are so proud to have been major sponsors of this fantastic event and to have played a part in such a meaningful initiative - one that gives family lawyers the chance to step away from the desk, earn their CPD points and reconnect with colleagues from across the profession in a truly special setting. We can’t wait for next year!”