Legal CPD Courses

Briggs Reforms - Preparing Your Practice

Delivered by barrister and lecturer Helen Swaffield of Contract Law Chambers, this 60-minute webinar will review the latest published position on costs reforms and the implications of these reforms on your practice.Ideal for practice managers, litigators and costs lawyers, this session will consider the following: • Fixed costs in Fast Track - What is included? • Small claims – The threshold • The impact of the Online Court • Fixed Recoverable Costs for Intermediate Track cases up to £100,000 • 4 bands • ... See more

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Jackson Reforms - Avoiding Professional Negligence Claims

with Peter Causton

Following the introduction of the new Civil Procedure Rules in April 2013 and the subsequent Jackson Reforms, there has been a significant increase in claims against solicitors, particularly in respect of relief from sanctions application deadlines being missed. There has also been an increase parties being penalised for unreasonable refusal to mediate, which begs the question will an increase in mediation lead to an increase in claims against mediators also? This course, delivered by experienced mediator and deputy district judge Peter Causto ... See more

123 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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How to Avoid Professional Negligence Claims Following the Jackson Reforms

with Peter Causton

Following the introduction of the new Civil Procedure Rules in April 2013 and the subsequent Jackson Reforms, there has been a significant increase in claims against solicitors, particularly in respect of relief from sanctions application deadlines being missed. There has also been an increase parties being penalised for unreasonable refusal to mediate, which begs the question will an increase in mediation lead to an increase in claims against mediators also? This course, delivered by experienced mediator and deputy district judge Peter Causto ... See more

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153 Users Enrolled

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Criminal Law Spring Update 2023 Live Webinar

with Colin Beaumont

Join us for our upcoming Criminal Law 2023 Spring Update Live Webinar, where you will be updated on the latest developments in Criminal Law for 2023. Our experienced speakers will guide you through the latest changes and provide you with practical tips to help you stay ahead in the Criminal Law profession. This session is vital for all Criminal Law Practitioners to attend in order to stay up-to-date with the latest law and practice in Criminal Law.Upgrade your experience by becoming a Datalaw Unlimited Access member for just a monthly fee. ... See more

231 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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FGM Claims

with Priya Solanki

In this webinar we will be looking at the definition of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), gathering expert evidence (i.e., medical evidence) in these cases, arguing protection and human rights claims with reference to policy guidance and case law and discuss Country Guidance Decisions. Presented by expert Immigration Law speakers we will look at FGM Protection Orders and how these can be referred to in immigration cases. We will also look at arguing Health Cases for these clients.

183 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Criminal Evidence 2023

with Colin Beaumont

This 1-hour webinar will consider important High Court and Court of Appeal decisions dealing with evidential issues – loss of evidence, adverse inferences, inconsistent statements at trial, text messages etc. It will also consider the new PET Form (January 2023) to be completed following a ‘not guilty’ plea at the Magistrates’ Court stage.In addition, there will be consideration of the burdens and standards of proof and the evidential relevance of the recently produced Code of Practice in relation to the extraction of electronic materia ... See more

258 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Criminal Case Law Update 2023

with Colin Beaumont

This 1-hour webinar will consider the following 12 judgements handed down recently by the High Court and the Court of Appeal:1 – Rex v KH (the sentencing of children and young people for sexual offences)2 – Alemi (the position of the High Court upon judicial review of Crown Court decisions)3 – BH and Norwich Crown Court (District Judge accepting jurisdiction on 3 rapes)4 – Soto and Waite (sentencing following increased penalties for driving offences)5 – R v Edwards (credit position where defendant not charged at Magistrates’ Court s ... See more

235 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Criminal Procedure Rules and Practice Directions 2023

with Colin Beaumont

This 1-hour webinar will demystify the Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 (as amended) and the Criminal Practice Directions. It will clarify your understanding of the relationship between the Rules and the Directions. It will show how the Rules and the Directions are a ‘living document’ that require amendments to bring them into line with important judgements from the Court of Appeal (such as the case of Umerji) and important changes in legislation.They are usually updated in the Spring and the Autumn of each year. They have been with us now sin ... See more

223 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Offensive Weapons 2023 Update

with Colin Beaumont

This webinar will update you in this very important area of law. It is hugely relevant as such offences occur regularly and involve dealings at both the police station and at court. Important changes have been brought about in this area by the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 e.g. it is now illegal, subject to some fairly niche defences, to have certain items at home!It is important to have an understanding of the corrosive substances that you can have in public and those which you ought not to have in public unless you can show a reasonable excuse. ... See more

255 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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The Billing of Criminal Legal Aid 2023

with Colin Beaumont

This 1-hour webinar will update you in the things you need to know in order to effectively bill criminal legal aid work in 2023 in the following 4 areas:1 – The Billing of Lower Crime Work – Police Stations, CRM 1, 2 and 32 – The Billing of Lower Crime Work – Magistrates’ Court Work including Duty Solicitor Work3 – The Billing of Crown Court Work (Litigators)4 – The Billing of Crown Court Work (Advocates)The webinar will take you through the relevant Statutory Instruments which increased the fees for all lower crime work by 15% an ... See more

308 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Divorce, Separation and Nullity under the New Law

with Safda Mahmood

This session will cover the significant changes to the Divorce Law that came into effect in 2022. This is a vital course for all family law practitioners advising on martial and civil partnership breakdown who need to be aware of these changes. This session will cover the following key topics:- Changes brought by the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020- Use of Nullity and Judicial Separation- Family Procedure Amendment Rules- The online procedure- Sole and Joint applications - How do these work?- The 20 week period- Service and Extensi ... See more

315 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Whiplash and other Injury Claims - Valuing in SCT Portal

with Nicky Carter

This webinar will get you up to speed on the latest principles of valuing whiplash and mixed injury claims on the SCT Portal.The case of Hassam v Rabot [2023] EWCA Civ 19 determined the proper approach for assessing damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity where the claimant suffered a whiplash injury which came within the scope of the Civil Liability Act 2018 s.3 attracting a tariff award stipulated by the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021 reg.2, but also suffered additional injury which fell outside the scope of the Act and did not attr ... See more

123 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Service of the Claim Form 2023 Update

with Nicky Carter

Whilst the overriding objective is the norm for interpretation of most of the CPR, the exception is are the rules relating to service. The court’s have made it clear that the rules relating to service will be interpreted in a most draconian manner.It is the Claimant’s solicitor’s responsibility to ensure that the claim is issued and served in a timely manner. This course will get you up to speed on all the traps and pitfalls when serving the claim form and how to avoid them.Course Outlines:Part 1 • New Acknowledgment of Servi ... See more

111 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Criminal Law Autumn Update 2023

with Colin Beaumont

Join us for our upcoming Criminal Law 2023 Autumn Update Live Webinar, where you will be updated on the latest developments in Criminal Law for 2023. Our expert speaker Colin Beaumont will guide you through the latest changes and provide you with practical tips to help you stay ahead in the Criminal Law profession. This session is vital for all Criminal Law Practitioners to attend in order to stay up-to-date with the latest law and practice in Criminal Law.Upgrade your experience by becoming a Datalaw Unlimited Access member for just a mon ... See more

289 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Personal Protection Orders and Domestic Abuse Act 2021

with Safda Mahmood

This course will cover the various forms of remedies available for personal protection orders in both children and family law cases. All family law practitioners advising on domestic abuse need to be aware of these areas.Course Summary:- Domestic abuse orders under the Family Law Act 1996- Enforcement- Remedies under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, and Public Children Act injunctions.- There will be coverage of the various remedies and enforcement steps available- Pursuing Orders- The law, criteria and paperwork- Extended Defini ... See more

435 Users Enrolled

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Arguing Complainant’s Previous Sexual History

with Clive Smith

This course is specifically aimed at advocates undertaking sexual offence cases in the Magistrates’ Court, Youth Court or taking their first steps in the Crown Court. This course will look at s. 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, examine the House of Lords decision which analysed this section in the case of R v A, look at other exceptions to when previous sexual history may be relevant and look at the practical and procedural requirements in such cases.This course will give practitioners the knowledge and understanding re ... See more

165 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Pre-Trial Advocacy and Case Management

with Clive Smith

Much can happen between a defendant being charged and the first day of trial. Many of the decisions taken at the start will have an impact on whether the case gets to trial, and if it does, what issues will need to be proved. Courts require a significant amount of detail at pre-trial hearings; the PET (Preparation for Effective Trial Form) needs to be completed, and the Criminal Procedure Rules need to be complied with. Many lawyers may feel there are more questions than answers at first appearances! This course is designed to help you answer m ... See more

192 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Cross-Examining Defendant’s in Criminal Trials

with Clive Smith

Cross examination is very much an art. But cross-examining defendant’s is a particular art, as you may have little or no idea what they are going to say. They may have said something previously, from which they have now departed. Or they may accept that their previous account was a lie. Whatever the position, preparation is key to ensure all important points are put for comment and the ground work for any potential inference is laid.Presented by our expert Criminal Advocacy speaker Clive Smith this course seeks to provide prosecuting advocate ... See more

208 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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