Aimed at practitioners working in arbitration, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal framework and processes of arbitration in England and Wales, outlines the types of arbitration and sets out the steps involved in constructing an arbitration argument.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework around domestic abuse. It includes information and guidance about the court orders – non-molestation, occupation and protected steps – that are available to protect clients who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Aimed at in-house counsel and professionals responsible for supporting businesses with compliance, this course provides a framework for how a business can tackle potential and/or actual modern slavery issues in its supply chain.
This course will equip practitioners with the knowledge to advise clients on the importance of addressing modern slavery in their organisations and the regulatory framework that governs it.
This course, aimed at newly qualified and aspiring solicitors, explores how by putting in place healthy habits you can look after your well-being to help you not just survive, but thrive within the legal profession.
This online classroom focuses on AML Firm-wide Policies, Controls and Procedures, outlining how this works and the expectations set out in the LSAG guidance. The session will be followed by a Q&A with the speaker.
Aimed at practitioners who work with expert witnesses, this course provides detailed guidance about lawyers’ duty to ensure that experts act ethically and compliantly, from selection through to giving evidence and final report submission.
Aimed at practitioners in the private residential sector, this course outlines the obligations that a residential tenancy agreement places on landlords and tenants, explores common breaches, and offers guidance on how to manage and resolve disputes.
A free online classroom aimed at solicitors across all levels of PQE looking to understand how to develop and use a skills audit to help with job searches and career development.
This course explores the role of expert witnesses in civil law, including how to establish and challenge a witness’s credibility during examination-in-chief and cross-examination. It also delves into managing conflicting expert opinions and the use of concurrent expert evidence, commonly known as ‘hot-tubbing’.
This online classroom will explore the latest updates and compliance requirements for lawyers. Key topics include the new “failure to prevent fraud” offence, enforcement trends from UK agencies, anti-money laundering and proceeds of crime laws and regulations, and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the role of directors, looking at their legal obligations under the Companies Act 2006, the statutory duties that the Act imposes on directors, and the actions they must take to make legally compliant decisions.
This bitesize course sets out the company secretary’s role before, during and after incorporation of a private limited company to ensure compliance. The new identify verification regime introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023 is also covered.
A free online classroom aimed at solicitors across all levels of PQE considering working as a freelance lawyer. The session explores different options to this flexible way of working including practical things to consider before going freelance and the legal and regulatory issues to consider
A recorded online classroom and Q&A that will equip newly qualified and aspiring solicitors with key skills to be able to understand how to conduct comprehensive research by improving the understanding and implementation of legal research activities. The session will also provide practical guidance for finding and assessing cases, legislation, commentary and precedents, using a variety of sources.
This module, aimed at newly qualified and aspiring solicitors explores the importance of resilience and helps you hone these essential skills for practice that employers and clients need. The legal profession can be fast-paced and pressurised with high standards for solicitors, developing greater resilience will help you to adapt to changes and challenges to avoid becoming harmful to your wellbeing.