Training & Upcoming Events

Psychology and the Law: Working Together in Criminal Practice

LSC Psychology invites you to an engaging evening of learning and connection with our clinicians in the Sydney CBD.

This three-hour interactive session is designed for criminal lawyers interested in deepening their understanding of the psychological aspects of client matters. Together, we’ll explore:

  • How psychologists can best support legal practice in criminal matters
  • The differences between the different types of reports, and how each can assist your work and your clients
  • Insights into offending behaviour and treatment options available to clients entering and exiting the criminal justice system

The evening will include a case presentation and group discussion, as well as time to network with colleagues from both the legal and psychology professions over drinks and canapes. You’ll take away practical psycho-legal tip-sheets that may be helpful in your day-to-day practice.

Who’s presenting?

Laura Durkin

Laura is a Forensic and Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience. She provides forensic assessments across criminal, civil, and regulatory contexts, including pre-sentence, mental health, risk, and administrative matters. Therapeutically, she works with adults and adolescents, offering tailored treatment for trauma, substance misuse, aggression, and complex clinical or personality disorders.

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Ivanka Manoski

Ivanka is a Forensic Psychologist with 25 years of experience, including 11 years dedicated to working with adult offenders in a custodial setting with Corrective Services NSW.  She possesses extensive expertise in risk assessment and writing forensic reports for sentencing and releasing authorities for both violent and sexual offenders. Her specialisation involves the assessment and intensive treatment of individuals with complex comorbidities, such as serious mental illness, personality disorders, substance addiction, and those associated with gangs or potential radicalisation.

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Graeme Randall

Graeme is a Registered Psychologist whose work is primarily focused on the treatment and assessment of men who have committed child sex offences. He is professionally affiliated as a member of the Australian New Zealand Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abuse (ANZATSA).

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Date: Friday 20 February 2026

Location: Sydney Masonic Centre, 5pm–8pm

Price: $110 (+ fees) per ticket (3 CLE points)

We look forward to welcoming you for a relaxed and informative evening of shared learning.