Legal CPD Courses

A Guide to Without Prejudice Discussions

Ideal for those new to the area of civil litigation or for practitioners seeking some pointers on how to handle without prejudice discussions more effectively in practice, this course will firstly outline what the without prejudice rule is and its key aspects.During this session barrister and experienced lecturer Alastair Hodge will impart details of some of the lessons which he has learnt over a 20-year plus career and will offer guidance, not only in terms of the pitfalls which without prejudice discussions can present, but on how ... See more

4.8

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Medical Treatment Without Consent

with Steph Barber

Aimed at those who wish to specialise in mental health law and tribunal work, this course willl examine when medical treatment can be carried out without consent under the Mental Health Act 1983, as amended, and will provide viewers with a valuable insight into this area of practice.In accordance with the SRA standards for delivery of client services, whereby all practitioners must have “proper regard to your client's mental capacity or other vulnerability...”, this course will also be of interest to all solicitors, irrespective ... See more

52 Users Enrolled

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How to Reduce Staff Hours Without Redundancy

with Sue Edwards

Within the current economic climate law firms are under an incredible amount of pressure to streamline costs and increase profitability if they are to remain in business. This often leads to difficult decisions, one of which involves the workforce. This course will consider the question, how can a law firm reduce staff hours without placing the business at risk of a claim? Delivered by experienced lecturer Sue Edwards, this course will concentrate on recent case law in this area, the HR process to obtain assistance and the paperwork trail requ ... See more

127 Users Enrolled

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Title Insurance Getting the Cover Without Keeping the Risk Yourself

with Hannah Mackinlay

Despite the fact that over recent years residential and commercial property practitioners have become increasingly aware of the need to manage title risk on behalf of clients, lenders and the practice itself, many conveyancers obtain title or covenant insurance as a matter of routine. Whether this is in response to title, easement or covenant problems, the issue is that the conveyancer may be taking the risk, not the insurer, which begs the question, is title insurance a panacea or a negligence time-bomb? During this one hour webinar, experie ... See more

5

144 Users Enrolled

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Internet Marketing of Legal Services

with Sue Edwards

This session is aimed at those who would like to create and implement a strategy to market their legal services online. Delivered by experienced lecturer Sue Edwards of Law Hound, this session will consider the following:· How legal professionals can bring in new work using online methods· Methods to develop web presence· Capturing the interest of visitors to your site· How to drive more traffic to the site · Disclaimers for downloadable information� ... See more

242 Users Enrolled

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Recruitment and selection

with Steph Barber

Recruitment and selection - getting it right first time without paying colossal recruitment fees

150 Users Enrolled

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Employment Law Services

with Sue Edwards

In the light of recent reforms, law firms must look at ways in which they can enhance their range of offerings to clients without cutting into billable time. A useful option is to offer clients the opportunity to invest in employment law packages which allow them to access advice and expertise on HR matters all the time, rather than simply consulting law firms when a problem arises. This course will provide viewers with an over view of the current market place and will discuss the different types of HR package which your firm could offer inclu ... See more

121 Users Enrolled

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Fracking and Property Rights

with Richard Quenby

Shale gas exploitation is currently high on the political, economic and environmental agenda as estimates suggest that the UK could meet around 10% of its current gas needs, if shale gas is extracted at a commercial rate.In a bid to encourage hydrochloric fracturing (fracking), the Government are considering controversial plans which would allow this to take place under homes without the owners’ permission.This course delivered by experienced property practitioner Richard Quenby, will examine fracking from a conveyancing perspective ... See more

167 Users Enrolled

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Financial Services and Law Firms

with Tracey Calvert

Although you and your firm may offer a variety of financial services to your clients, do you understand and more importantly are you complying with Financial Conduct Authority guidelines? The financial service industry is subject to stringent regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). If your firm specialises in conveyancing, personal injury, litigation or private client, it is likely that you offer financial services to your clients, however it is highly unlikely that you are directly regulated or authorised by the FCA to do so. In ... See more

4.5

172 Users Enrolled

£ 80 +VAT

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Claims Arising from Lack of Consent

with Alison Joyce

Every patient has a fundamental right to determine whether or not to undergo a particular procedure and it is the clinician’s duty to seek consent before taking action. The consequences if a clinician acts without consent can include criminal or civil proceedings. Consent is only valid if the patient has received full and frank information regarding what the procedure entails and the risks involved. If a clinician fails to fails to warn the patient of a particular risk and that risk materialises, the patient may be able to bring a ne ... See more

4

91 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Privilege

with Gary Barker

Legal professional privilege is a fundamental principle of English law which recognises the client's fundamental human right to be candid with their legal adviser. Privilege is also a valuable tool for lawyers as it entitles the client to refuse to disclose certain confidential, legal communications to third parties including courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies and enforcement agencies. Legal privilege applies to all UK lawyers and all employees under their supervision. Therefore this course is essential viewing for all solicitors (including ... See more

3.3

137 Users Enrolled

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Summary Judgement

with Gary Barker

Summary judgement is a procedural process used in civil litigation by which any of the parties or the court can expeditiously dispose of all or part of a case without a trial. In accordance with CPR 24.2, a summary judgement will be granted in circumstances where the claimant has no real prospect of success or there are no other compelling reason for a trial to take place e.g. when the material facts of the case are not disputed. Aimed to avoid unnecessary trials and achieve active case management, summary judgements can also serve to simplify ... See more

5

151 Users Enrolled

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Summary Judgements

with Datalaw Team

Summary judgement is a procedural process used in civil litigation by which any of the parties or the court can expeditiously dispose of all or part of a case without a trial. In accordance with CPR 24.2, a summary judgement will be granted in circumstances where the claimant has no real prospect of success or there are no other compelling reason for a trial to take place e.g. when the material facts of the case are not disputed.Aimed to avoid unnecessary trials and achieve active case management, summary judgements can also serve ... See more

120 Users Enrolled

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Guide to What Injuries Can Affect a Baby in Child Birth

with Steve Green

Although the majority of births occur without incident, unfortunately a significant number of women every year do have a traumatic experience during birth; whether through a mistake made during ante-natal care such as failure to spot birth defects or a mistake made during delivery, this can lead serious complications, permanent disability or even the death of the baby. There is no doubt that negligence in child birth can have a devastating impact on both the child and parents which is why practitioners must ensure that they have the knowl ... See more

4.3

64 Users Enrolled

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Guide to What Can Go Wrong During Pregnancy

with Steve Green

It is becoming increasingly common for women to delay pregnancy until they are in their mid-30s or older. In 2010 statistics for births in England and Wales indicated that 20% of all births were to women over 35, while in 2012 the average age was 29.8 demonstrating a marked yet steady increase from 2000 onwards. While plenty of older mothers deliver children without issue, birth injuries are not restricted to issues experienced during or after labour and can include conditions or difficulties which develop during pregnancy, for which the a ... See more

4.3

65 Users Enrolled

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How to Create a Social Media Policy

with Kathy Daniels

The importance of writing a social media policy for a workplace cannot be underestimated. Without clear guidance on what you expect and require from employees when using social media platforms, email and the internet whilst at work, it can be virtually impossible to take further action against those who over-step the mark. When creating a social media policy, the temptation to implement an overly rigid policy must be weighed against the potential difficulties that enforcing such a policy can present. In addition, there is also the danger of wr ... See more

3.5

76 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Creating a Social Media Policy - For HR Practitioners

with Kathy Daniels

The importance of a social media policy in the workplace cannot be underestimated. Without clear guidance on what you expect and require from employees when using social media platforms, email and the internet whilst at work, it can be virtually impossible to take further action against those who over-step the mark. When creating a social media policy, the temptation to implement an overly rigid policy must be weighed against the potential difficulties that enforcing such a policy can present. In addition, there is also the danger of creating ... See more

83 Users Enrolled

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Free Movement Series

with Kahiye Alim

Free movement immigration rights and entitlements, including protection against discrimination on grounds of nationality, are set out partly in the Treaties and partly in secondary legislation. Key measures are the Free Movement Directive, the Regulation on the Free Movement of Workers, the Directive on Enforcement of Free Movement Immigration Rights and the Social Security Coordination Regulation. The European Commission takes an active role in promoting and enforcing free movement rights, notably by pursuing infraction proceed ... See more

4.8

248 Users Enrolled

£ 100 +VAT

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