MANAGEMENT COURSE STAGE 1 & VAT VAT. CLT Members. Non-members

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1 MANAGEMENT COURSE STAGE 1 & VAT CLT Members VAT Non-members

2 Management Course Stage 1 The Solicitors Regulation Authority s compulsory course which all solicitors below 3 years PQE must attend. The course covers the basic principles in areas such as: Understanding the environment for legal practice Managing law firm finance Client care and managing people (organisation, motivation, delegation and dealing with underperformance) This case study based course has been fully updated to include details of the latest SRA Handbook, Legal Services Act and Alternative Business Structures. It is delivered by CLT s highly experienced trainers who have extensive training and practical law firm management experience. Events are run with limited numbers and will allow you to take away practical advice which can be applied at your firm immediately. Management Course Stage 1 satisfies the training requirements for the SRA Code of Conduct (supervision of a practice) and counts towards the supervision skills requirements of the Legal Services Commission Specialist Quality Mark Standard. It can be followed by Management Course Stage 2. CLT also offer separate tailored Management Course Stage 1 courses for in-house lawyers and local government lawyers. Trainers Charlotte Points is a senior HR and training practitioner with a business that supports managers in getting the best from their people. Or Damon Swindell, BA (Hons), has worked with hundreds of private practice firms for many years advising and assisting on a range of management issues. Or Jane Walmsley, BA, AMITD, is a trainer and a CEDR registered and accredited mediator and previously worked for the Norton Rose M5 Group. Or David Watts is a higher rights advocate practising with ZMS Solicitors in Leicester. David is also a member of CLT s PSR and CLAS Assessment Board as an assessor.

3 Dates Birmingham 10 July, 11 September, 16 October Bristol 29 October Leeds 30 September, 30 October London 7 July, 21 July, 5 August, 18 August, 15 September, 22 September, 29 September, 6 October, 13 October, 20 October, 27 October, 17 November, 8 December Manchester 26 September, 24 October Newcastle 30 October Southampton 23 October We have 3 easy ways for you to book quoting MC Online at 2. Call us on us at registrar@clt.co.uk Management Course Stage 1 for Local Authority and Public Sector Lawyers This course is specifically tailored for solicitors working in the public sector and will provide an essential introduction to the many and varied management techniques required to be able to practise in the current market. Trainer: Geraldine Gee, LLM, FRSA, Solicitor. Since qualifying in 1994, Geraldine has practised in local government and the public sector and is a monitoring officer and senior manager. London 23 October

4 Management Course Stage 2 Developing the Manager The need for effective management in law firms has never been more crucial than in today s rapidly changing environment. As your career as a solicitor develops your ability to manage becomes more and more crucial. If you have or are hoping to have additional management responsibilities as a senior solicitor or new partner in private practice this is the course for you. This course covers strategic practice disciplines and the skills and personal qualities sought in a successful manager and partner. The course covers the basic principles in areas such as: Business planning Drivers of profitability Marketing Role and responsibilities of a manager Developing leadership skills The Solicitors Code of Conduct Practice Rule 13 makes the effective running of the firm a matter of professional conduct, requiring partners to be able to produce evidence of a systematic and effective approach to management. This course will help you meet this requirement. CLT also offer separate tailored Management Course Stage 2 courses for in-house lawyers and local government lawyers. Trainers Peter Scott is a solicitor and former managing partner of Eversheds London and European offices. He acts as an adviser and coach to many law firms in the UK and abroad in relation to their financial, strategic, performance, compliance and business development issues. Or Damon Swindell, BA (Hons), has worked with hundreds of private practice firms for many years advising and assisting on a range of management issues. Previously head of a national solicitors network, he is now concentrating on risk management. Damon is also a Law Society approved adviser for the Lexcel standard.

5 Dates Birmingham 10 October Leeds 9 October London 27 October Manchester 23 October We have 3 easy ways for you to book quoting MC Online at 2. Call us on us at registrar@clt.co.uk

6 Management Courses for In-house Counsel Stage 1 for In-house Lawyers This course caters for those who have trained or moved in-house and are required to take Management Course Stage 1. Topics to be covered include: Understanding your client Building relationships Managing colleagues and yourself Managing legal services Trainers Mark Prebble worked for 20 years as an in-house lawyer for companies in the UK and Europe. He then set up Lawyers in Business, an organisation dedicated to supporting and developing in-house lawyers. Emma Wilson, MA (Cantab), Solicitor, started her career at Allen & Overy before moving in-house where her roles included Legal Director of Hasbro Europe, Legal Director of Peregrine Systems and Head of Legal for PA Consulting Group. London 14 October Management Skills for Leaders of In-house Legal Teams This course meets the needs of those managing an in-house team or have aspirations to do so. It complements Management Course Stage 1 for In-house Lawyers which provides an orientation for inhouse lawyers in the early stages of their career (and was previously called Management Course Stage 2). If you are new to a management role this course will provide you with the training you need or, for the experienced manager, it will provide calibration that you are on the right track or a stimulus to adapt your approach. Trainers Anthony Inglese was the top lawyer at five government departments before his retirement. His last legal department won two awards in 2013 for best in-house public sector legal team of the year. Mark Prebble see above, Stage 1 for In-house Lawyers. London 21 October

7 In-house Training Both of our Management Course Stage 1 and 2 courses can be delivered in-house and tailored to your firm or organisation as required. For more information on a cost effective route to training please call the In-house team on

8 You may also be interested in: Assertiveness Skills 7 October Business Development for Lawyers 21 October Two-day Law Firm Management Masterclass 7 8 July Knowledge Management in a Law Firm: The Works 24 September Legal Aid Supervision: An Introduction 2 July LinkedIn for Lawyers: An Introduction On-demand Webinar LinkedIn for Lawyers: Tapping in to the Full Potential On-demand Webinar Managing People to Drive Business Results 10 September Presentation Skills for Lawyers 15 September Supervision: Essential Skills for Lawyers 13 October Writing in Plain English Webinar 12 August Terms and Conditions 1. Confirmation of your booking will be sent by or post within 2 days of receipt. A VAT invoice will be sent separately to your accounts department. Course documentation is distributed at the time of the event. 2. Central Law Training Ltd reserves the right to vary or cancel a course where the occasion necessitates. CLT accept no liability if, for whatever reason, the course does not take place. 3. Prices may be subject to change. 4. Early bird offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other Central Law Training promotion or offer (excluding membership discounts). 5. Full invoice payable within 30 days of date of invoice unless: a. Cancellation: For CLT members: provided written notice is received at least 24 hours before the event, the fee will be credited less a 15 (+ VAT) administration charge. For non members: provided written notice is received at least 24 hours before the event, the fee will be credited less a 25 (+ VAT) administration charge. b. Transfer: in the event of a transfer to another date or event, an administration charge of 15 (+ VAT) for members or 25 (+ VAT) for non members will be levied. Written notice must be provided at least 24 hours before the event. 6. This booking form constitutes a legally binding contract. The delegate and employer are jointly and severally liable for payment of all the fees due to CLT. 7. To the extent permitted by law, neither CLT nor its presenters will be liable by reason of breach of contract, negligence or otherwise for any loss or consequential loss occasioned to any person acting omitting to act or refraining from acting in reliance upon the course material or presentation of the course or, except to the extent that any such loss does not exceed the price of the course, arising from or connected with any error or omission in the conference/course material or presentation of the course. Consequential loss shall be deemed to include, but is not limited to, any loss of profits or anticipated profits, damage to reputation or goodwill, loss of business or anticipated business, damages, costs, expenses incurred or payable to any third party or any other indirect or consequential losses. 8. Continuing Professional Development and Continuing Professional Education. Hours or points may be claimed as indicated from the following professional bodies: The Solicitors Regulation Authority, ILEX, ICSA, CIOT, IPA, RICS, ICAEW, CIMA, CIPFA, CLC, ACCA and STEP. Data Protection: Central Law Training may periodically contact you with details of programmes and services that may be of interest to you and may pass your details to other companies within the CLT Group and selected clients. Please contact the Client Services Team ( to cis@clt.co.uk or write to CLT, Wrens Court, Victoria Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B72 1SX) if you do not wish MC to be included in this activity.