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Legal Project Management: Introductory Training

Introduction to Legal Project Management offers a structured approach to planning, managing and completing legal work within a well-defined framework. It empowers legal professionals to manage cases more effectively, gain evidence-based insights into time spent on tasks, and better understand and control associated costs, enhancing both efficiency and client satisfaction.

In this one-hour online session, led by our expert Helga Butcher, you will gain a clear introduction to the core principles of legal project management. Learn how to meet evolving client expectations, manage legal matters efficiently and drive value for your clients and teams. The course will cover the essential role of a Legal Project Manager, practical applications of project management techniques and actionable steps to integrate these skills into your legal practice. Through interactive exercises you’ll gain hands-on experience with project management techniques. Whether you’re managing litigation, transactions or internal projects, this session will provide valuable tools to streamline your work.

Reserve your place today to explore how legal project management can transform your practice. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions most relevant to you and leave with insights you can apply immediately. This online classroom was delivered on Wednesday 5 March 2025 . Join us and take the first step towards smarter legal matter management!

Required prior knowledge

No prior knowledge required

What this will cover

This course will cover:

  • Legal project management fundamentals
  • Project lifecycle and application of project management principles for active legal matter and case management
  • Practical application of project management skills
  • The accidental project manager vs working as part of a wider project team
  • Legal project management tools and how to use them
Learning outcomes

By the end of this online classroom, you will be able to:

  • explain the key principles of legal project management
  • recognise the project lifecycle key stages and how they apply to legal case work
  • understand legal project management tools and how to use them to create value for your clients and teams
How you will learn

Course format  

This online classroom consists of the following elements:

  • an SME presentation with opportunities for interaction, delivered using Microsoft Teams
  • an optional MCQ assessment, to obtain a certificate of completion

Assessment

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a mark of 80%.

Length

The online classroom will take 60 minutes, excluding the assessment.

No. of items Discount
11 – 19 15%
20 – 29 20%
30 – 39 25%
40 + 30%
£104.19 ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Recorded online classroom
Level
Introduction
Who is this for?
In-house lawyers
Course length
1 hour
Assessment type
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
SRA Competence
A5
B3
B7
D1
D2
D3

The experts

Helga Butcher

Expert
Facilitator

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