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Introduction to Family Law and Practice Foundation - Bundle

This bundle contains the Introduction to Family Law and Practice Foundation Part One and Two and will provide a comprehensive and introductory account of the law, procedure and practice in various aspects of Family Law and Practice. As this is an introductory level it is not a requirement for you to have any previous family law knowledge but if you do it will be beneficial in helping you understanding many of the topics discussed within the course.There will also be coverage of other areas of law, which interrelate with family law and practice. ... See more

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Introduction to Family Law and Practice - Foundation Stage 2

with Safda Mahmood

This course is the second part of the Introduction to Family Law and Practice Foundation and will provide a comprehensive and introductory account of the law, procedure and practice in various aspects of Family Law and Practice. As this is an introductory level it is not a requirement for you to have any previous family law knowledge but if you do it will be beneficial in helping you understanding many of the topics discussed within the course.There will also be coverage of other areas of law, which interrelate with family law and practice.This ... See more

354 Users Enrolled

£ 499 +VAT

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Police Powers - Patients Found in Public Places

with Steph Barber

Section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (the MHA) allows police intervention in the case of someone who appears to be suffering from a mental disorder and who is in a public place, to be taken to or kept in a “place of safety”. The Policing and Crime Act 2017 (the PCA) has brought about quite significant changes to s136.Intended as an introduction or reminder for those specialise in mental health law and tribunal work, this session will examine the changes to the PCA and will focus on the following: Provisions of s136 of t ... See more

88 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Getting Found Online

with Sue Edwards

Aimed at practitioners who would like to raise their firm’s profile, thereby making it easier for them to be found online by potential clients, this course will cover the following topics:· SEO and keyword analysis· Search tools· Content and link building· Driving visitors· Apps· Page rankings

5

241 Users Enrolled

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SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) for Law firms

with Sue Edwards

SEO is a process to improve your rankings among search engines such as Google in order to give your firm the best possible opportunity to be found on-line by existing and potential clients. This webinar will examine the following: Common marketing pitfalls practices make - good in theory, bad in practice Practical ways of marketing that avoids those pitfalls and increases your business. IT law and Cookie Legislation This webinar covers the following topics: Cookies and how they are used and common misunderstandings Practical interpretat ... See more

149 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Basics of Clinical Negligence

with Alison Joyce

Clinical negligence is a complex are of law in which very few initial enquiries lead to a successful claim. It is estimated that between 80% and 90% of claims do not get taken on by solicitors and of those that are pursued, about 40% are successfully defended. One of the key skills of clinical negligence practice is the ability to take full instructions from the client and thereby identify want the client wants to achieve and whether this is possible through the pursuit of clinical negligence action. This course is aimed at solicitors co ... See more

4

205 Users Enrolled

£ 80 +VAT

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Pop-Up and Meanwhile Leases

with Richard Quenby

The course will be of interest to landlord and tenant practitioners and will consider the benefits offered by pop-up and meanwhile leases, the model forms of lease that have been produced, the relatively ‘light’ regime that applies, and the issues that both landlord and tenant need to bear in mind. There is no doubt that an empty property on the high street is a wasted economic opportunity which town centres can ill afford in such turbulent economic times.In response, pop-up and meanwhile leases are becoming increasingly common as ... See more

113 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Assertiveness Skills for Family Law Practitioners

with Neil Denny

Have you ever had a client that got under your skin? Have you ever found yourself becoming disproportionately concerned about them, what they do and how they perceive you? Have you ever found yourself with a `Problem’ client, owing thousands of pounds in outstanding fees, with work still to do and asking yourself; “How did we get into this position – again?” If so, this course, delivered by conventional, collaborative and mediation lawyer Neil Denny, is essential. Aimed at family law practitioners of all le ... See more

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184 Users Enrolled

£ 70 +VAT

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An Introduction to the Mental Health Act

with Steph Barber

The current definition of mental disorder as amended by the 2007 Act is 'any disorder or disability of the mind'. Research undertaken by the charity 'Rethink' has found that as many as 1 in 4 of the UK population will experience mental illness or disorder at some point in their lives. The 1983 Act remains the starting point regarding the definition of mental disorder. This session will introduce and examine the main sections of the Act, for not only those who experience a mental disorder but also for those who provide care and representation. ... See more

4.5

140 Users Enrolled

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The Role of the Appropriate Adult

with Steph Barber

Society recognises that vulnerable adults, particularly those suffering from mental illness or disorder, may need particular assistance and support designed to meet their needs. In response, the introduction of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) outlined the powers of the police and in part laid down the foundations for the appointment of an Appropriate Adult; a designated person whose role it is to assist a vulnerable adult when they are arrested and detained by the police. This course examines the background to and role of the ... See more

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105 Users Enrolled

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Role of the Appropriate Adult

with Steph Barber

Society recognises that vulnerable adults, particularly those suffering from mental illness or disorder, may need particular assistance and support designed to meet their needs hence role of the appropriate adult in a police station. In response, the introduction of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) outlined the powers of the police and in part laid down the foundations for the appointment of an Appropriate Adult; a designated person whose role it is to assist a vulnerable adult when they are arrested and detained ... See more

4.5

143 Users Enrolled

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Assessing Capacity and Making Decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005

with Caroline Bielanska

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 came into force in 2007 and sets out who can make decisions on behalf of an adult who lacks capacity and in what circumstances they can act. Friction can often arise if health and social services make key decisions which the client and their family deem unnecessarily or not in the best interests of those concerned. This is why private client practitioners must have a firm grasp of the MCA 2005 and the decision making process, if they are to assist clients during what can be the most trying period of their lives. &n ... See more

124 Users Enrolled

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Lasting Powers of Attorney- Preventing Risk of Abuse

with Caroline Bielanska

Lasting Powers of Attorney was introduced in October 2007 with the intention of preventing the financial abuse of vulnerable people. There is no doubt that LPA and the safeguards which this has introduced has served to reduce the problem, however given that the system operates on a basis of trust and intervention by public authorities is minimal at best, practitioners must be vigilant to the risk of abuse which remains, and be aware of how this can countered in practice and prevented in the future. During this course experienced practitioner ... See more

133 Users Enrolled

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Assessing Capacity and Making Decisions under the MCA 2005

with Caroline Bielanska

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 came into force in 2007 and sets out who can make decisions on behalf of an adult who lacks capacity and in what circumstances they can act. Friction can often arise if health and social services make key decisions which the client and their family deem unnecessarily or not in the best interests of those concerned. This is why private client practitioners must have a firm grasp of the MCA 2005 and the decision making process, if they are to assist clients during what can be the most trying period of their lives. &n ... See more

3.7

100 Users Enrolled

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The Duty of Candour and Being Open

with Alison Joyce

Published on 6 February 2013, the Francis Inquiry Report, which examined the causes of the failings in care at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, recommended that a statutory duty of candour be introduced in order to ensure that providers of health and adult social care are open with patients when things go wrong. From October 2014, subject to parliamentary approval, all NHS trusts, foundation trusts and special health authorities will be required to comply with the statutory duty of candour. This is part of a fundamental standard re ... See more

4.4

89 Users Enrolled

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Completing the SRA Form FA1

with Mac Mackay

This comprehensive course represents a handy guide for every applicant firm seeking authorisation or recognition from the SRA using their form FA1. An applicant firm may be a Licensable Body, a Legal Services Body or a Sole Practitioner. Recognised bodies and recognised sole practitioners who wish to change their legal status should also use the SRA form FA1. While every entity will have its own specific approach to its application, this course will identify the common areas than cause applicants concern and will ensure that you do not fall fo ... See more

2.5

255 Users Enrolled

£ 120 +VAT

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Vulnerable Clients - Getting it Right

with Katie Jackson

Meeting the needs of vulnerable clients worthwhile and a compliance requirement, but it can also drive client satisfaction, and even bring new business to your firm. How do you identify vulnerable clients and meet their needs? Investing time doing so sounds costly, but evidence suggests there are plenty of potential clients looking for a law firm able to do just that. Research into consumer needs by the Legal Services Board (LSB) found that clients with additional needs sometimes found legal services difficult to access. As a result, the LSB c ... See more

4

489 Users Enrolled

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Vulnerable Clients and the Use of Experts for Parole

with Dean Kingham

Delivered by parole specialist Dean Kingham, this bite size webinar will address the question of who is a vulnerable client, how this is determined and the impact which this has on how a matter is handled. Guidance will be offered on how to utilise the Care Act during parole hearings and the duty to make reasonable adjustments in line with the client’s vulnerability. Consideration will also be given to the how to source appropriate experts and once found how to use the expert evidence which they provide within parole.

4.5

146 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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