Legal CPD Courses

Information Provided to Patients Detained Under The MHA

This bite-size session will provide viewers with an overview of the information that must be provided to patients detained under Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) in accordance with s132. Delivered by Steph Barber of Law Hound, this session is aimed at those wishing to specialise in mental health law and tribunal work and will consider the following:The provisions of s132 of the MHAWhat information must be provided Effective communication of information What the Code of Practice advises Keeping patients informed ... See more

102 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Is there life after law

with Sue Edwards

Before embarking on a potentially life changing course of action, it is crucial that you determine what you want. Experienced lecturer Sue Edwards will assist viewers ask the right questions about their future in respect of employment and will highlight the importance of planning when it comes to getting the job that you really want. Aimed at those thinking of advancing their career either within or outside of the legal profession, this course will also be of interest to those considering changing career paths entirely as it will provide pract ... See more

5

141 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

with Richard Quenby

Agriculture and business property relief both allow certain categories of landowner to secure 100% relief from inheritance tax when a chargeable transfer occurs. Any property which is used for the purposes of business (e.g. a landlord’s letting business or trading premises owned by a family company or a partnership), or for the purposes of agriculture, can effectively be excluded from inheritance tax provided certain conditions are fulfilled and certain steps are taken. Lifetime tax planning is vital. During this webinar, experienced lectur ... See more

109 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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The Legal Issues Relating to Care at the End of Life

with Alison Joyce

This course will cover the law relating to care provided to patients at the end of their life, and will explore some of the tensions faced by those receiving the care, their families and the clinicians providing the care. It will cover the decision-making process that should be followed, and what can be done if families feel that an inappropriate decision has been made. The following topics will also be considered: · Personal Autonomy · Advance Statements · Advance Decisions · Lasting Powers of Attorney · ... See more

3

73 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Crown Court Advocacy

with Darren Flick

During this course Solicitor-Advocate Darren Flick will use hypothetical scenarios to encourage viewers to think about what they would and should do in practice and will offer guidance on how to deal with tricky situations such as obtaining instructions late and last minute defence witnesses. This course will consider each of the following topics/scenarios in turn: Preliminary Hearing / PCMH Early guilty plea scheme and what if any negotiations should you have with the prosecutor? Crown Court Trial The Process Engaging with the jury ... See more

5

151 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Minding My Own Business

with Mac Mackay

Whether you are a sole practitioner or are working with people you trust, you will be playing to your legal expertise strengths. But what about the management and marketing issues that you must also master in order to prosper? Delivered by experienced lecturer Mac Mackay, this comprehensive course will provide viewers with useful tips and ideas to get a ‘FOCuS’ on the right things to keep your business balanced, show you why ‘bigger’ (more turnover) might not be ‘better’ (more profitable) and how to de ... See more

5

219 Users Enrolled

£ 120 +VAT

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Senior Level Legal Manager

with Mac Mackay

With a senior position attained (or the next step on your career progression) getting to grips with the transition from manager to ‘leader’ is a crucial matter that cannot be left to chance. This course will give you the definitive guide to becoming effective in that new senior role. This programme assumes knowledge of supervisory management attained from the Datalaw First Level Legal Manager programme and builds your portfolio of management skills. But beware: this is not about theory – it is a highly practical course where ... See more

5

192 Users Enrolled

£ 249 +VAT

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Holding Client Money

with Katie Jackson

According to the SRA client money rules there were over 140 reports of misuse of holding client money or assets each month during 2014 and pay outs from the compensation fund have totalled in excess of £100m over the last five years. With this in mind, it is easy to see why the SRA client money regulations deem the misuse of solicitors accounts rules FCA client money to be one of the biggest regulatory risks within the legal sector and why the consequences of such actions are so sever. This has led practitioners to seek alternative arrangeme ... See more

4.2

657 Users Enrolled

£ 80 +VAT

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Separate Business Rule

with Katie Jackson

The introduction of the new Standards and Regulations, the introduction of freelance solicitors, and the ability for regulated solicitors to work in unregulated practices providing services to members of the public could completely transform the legal services market. There are however still requirements for those who own separate businesses, or provide introductions and referrals, to clarify who is providing services, and to whom:We will cover:• The new rules relating to freelance solicitors and providing services in unregulated providers• ... See more

4.1

271 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Drafting in Private Children Law Cases

with Safda Mahmood

This series of bite-size courses will provide private children law practitioners with practical advice on how to complete 2 key forms effectively; the C100 for section 8 Children Act 1989 Orders and the Child Arrangements Programme (CAP). In addition, experienced lecturer Safda Mahmood will also provide practitioners with guidance on how to successfully complete the all important Case Management Order. Completing the C100 Effectively This webinar will consider the importance of being clear about the nature of C100 applications, the type of or ... See more

4.4

202 Users Enrolled

£ 80 +VAT

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Management of Key Risks for Conveyancers

with Stephen Desmond

Delivered by experienced lecturer Stephen Desmond, this bite size recorded webinar will offers a practical discussion of the key risks facing conveyancers during everyday practice. In addition, viewers will receive guidance on how to anticipate and protect themselves against risks including client allegations that inadequate advice has been provided, bogus firms and mortgage fraud.

4.4

329 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Domestic Abuse and Contact - Running Such Cases Effectively

with Safda Mahmood

This bite-size session will provide children law practitioners with a useful introduction to, or invaluable reminder on how to run domestic abuse and contact cases effectively. Solicitor and lecturer Safda Mahmood will examine the guidance provided within Practice Direction 12J – Child Arrangements & Contact Order: Domestic Abuse and Harm (PD12J) and how case law has changed since this guidance was published in October 2017.The expectations of the Child Arrangements Programme, and when should allegations of domestic abuse lead to a fact-findi ... See more

4

173 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Getting the Best Outcome From Parole

with Dean Kingham

Delivered by parole specialist Dean Kingham, this bite size webinar will discuss the tactics which practitioners can employ in order to ensure that you achieve the best outcome from parole. Consideration will be given to the Parole Board guidance currently available and the importance of preparation. Guidance will also be provided in terms of how to identify and focus on the key issues/MCA stage.

4.3

99 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Public Children Law Cases: The Public Law Outline

with Safda Mahmood

This course offers a practical discussion of how the Public Law Outline (PLO) operates. Guidance will be provided in respect of the issues surrounding threshold, parents’ response, the Case Management Hearing (CMH) and the Issues Resolution Hearing (IRH). During this webinar Safda Mahmood will examine the various directives and legislation which govern this area of practice, namely Section 32 (7) Children Act 1989, Practice Direction 12A and Care and Supervision Proceedings and Other Part 4 Proceedings: Guide to Case Management.Consider ... See more

4

241 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Pursuing TOLOTA Applications for Cohabitation Disputes

with Safda Mahmood

This course, delivered by lecturer Safda Mahmood, will discuss the procedural steps when pursuing a beneficial interest in property, with reference to the need to comply with the Civil Procedure Rules. Viewers will receive practical guidance on how to confirm the clients’ objectives when taking instructions, what claims a party can make and the documentation which must be provided in support of an application. The position regarding costs and the factors to consider when deciding whether to pursue alternative dispute resolution will ... See more

4

204 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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What is the Definition of Mental Disorder?

with Steph Barber

This session will examine the definition of mental disorder within the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended and is an essential introduction, or reminder to those wishing to specialise in mental health law and tribunal work. During this bite size session lecturer Steph Barber will consider how and why the current definition was defined. Steph will also examine who determines if a person is suffering from a mental disorder and what guidance is provided for that determination. This course will provide an invaluable insight or reminder f ... See more

50 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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A Practical Guide to IT Security

with Robert Edwards

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is set to come into force in May 2018 and introduces the greatest changes to data protection legislation in 20 years. It also produces the ideal opportunity for every business to examine their data protection and IT security.This session is intended as an law firm IT security overview and a reminder to those working in legal practices to help ensure that you comply with the law and professional obligations, taking into account advice and guidance provided by the SRA. During this bite-size ... See more

4

427 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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GDPR - Privacy Notices

with Robert Edwards

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is set to come into force in May 2018, and introduces the greatest changes to data protection legislation in 20 years. In this session experienced lecturer Robert Edwards of Law Hound will examine what the GDPR in relation to providing information to individuals and using privacy notices. Consideration will be given to the basics of providing information including how the information should be provided and what information should be included.This session will offer a useful introduct ... See more

3.9

313 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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