LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

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1 LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2016 COURSES SEEKING AN UNRESTRICTED PRACTISING CERTIFICATE? The College s Legal Practice Management Courses meet the requirements of the New South Wales Law Society for this purpose. CLAIM 10 CPD UNITS INCLUDING MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

2 WHAT IS A LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT COURSE? If you want to become a sole principal, partner, solicitor-director, or in-house solicitor on the record, the Law Society of NSW requires you to complete a Practice Management Course. The College s Legal Practice Management Course is designed to meet these requirements. Additionally, it is an ideal fundamentals course for lawyers or senior managers to gain a good grounding in law practice management or as a refresher course for more experienced practitioners. Practitioners who have, or are entitled to, an unrestricted practising certificate and want to practise as: a sole practitioner a partner PURPOSE who should do this course? a solicitor on the record for a corporation, government department/instrumentality, Legal Aid organisation or Community Legal Centre or a legal practitioner director of an incorporated legal practice practitioners who have been in sole practice or partnership for some time and who are looking for techniques to grow their practice, and wish to update their skills and knowledge of practice management techniques in-house lawyers who have management responsibilities or want a better understanding of how the legal function works in public or private sector organisations will benefit from the specially tailored Corporate/Government course. course outcomes At the end of your course you will be able to: understand the importance of effective management appreciate ethical problems in practice develop and market your practice know how to keep your clients coming back understand the financial mechanics of your practice understand the difference between price and value understand and manage legal practice risk recruit and train staff manage staff performance to clear objectives understand management systems maximise your daily output balance personal and professional objectives As well as entitling solicitors who complete the course to have Condition 3 removed from their practising certificate, the course provides CPD units including professional skills, practice management and ethics. Additionally, many solicitors in private, in-house and community sectors choose to do the course for career and personal development reasons, as it is recognised as a useful short management fundamentals program.

3 COURSE OPTIONS Learn about the challenges and pitfalls of running your own practice, with an emphasis on financial management, strategic planning and business development. Hear how experienced practitioners have tackled sole practice. Discuss the typical problems faced by sole practitioners including trust accounts and Lawcover, common ethical dilemmas, and learn about business and risk management systems to address these issues. sole Practitioners Business Planning and Development Work and People Management Trust Account Practice Setting up the Trust Account Trust Account Pitfalls and Problems Financial Management and Profitability Ethics and Professional Responsibility Practice Finances Lawcover and Risk Management Sole Practitioner Forum Stress Management Discuss current thinking on strategic and business planning, highlighting the role and responsibilities of partners in business development, practice leadership, supervision and mentoring, client development, financial and business performance and ethical and risk management. Strategic and Business Planning Work and People Management Marketing and Business Development Financial Mechanics of Practice Ethics and Professional Responsibility Trust Account Rules and Practice Trust Account Pitfalls and Problems Lawcover and Risk Management Practice Finances small-medium partner firms Stress Management large firms (35+ partners) Understand the core issues covered in the Partner course with an emphasis on the strategic and business issues confronting partners in national legal practices. Discuss current thinking on partner performance and team management. We can also offer in-house and tailored course options for this course. Strategic and Business Planning Managing Partner Relations Marketing and Client Relationship Strategies Managing Time and Planning Financial Mechanics and Costing Partnership Agreement, Entry and Exit Staff Management, Motivation and IR Stress Management Trust Account Pitfalls and Problems Ethics and Professional Responsibility Risk Management the Insurer s Perspective Risk Management Prevention Strategies

4 COURSE OPTIONS CONTINUES The course is specifically adapted for in-house lawyers and includes materials drawn from The College of Law s Master of Applied Law (In-house Practice) program. With a strong emphasis on legal and organisational strategy, understanding the in-house team s value proposition and delivering effective results, this course also covers the role of in-house lawyers in ethical culture and governance systems, stakeholder relationships, risk assessment and management and the core regulatory curriculum. Strategic Management Challenges for Corporate and Government Lawyers People Management Work and Systems Management Developing an Ethical Business Culture Financial Mechanics Budgets and Balance Sheets Client Relationship Strategies Delivering Value Ethics and Professional Responsibility Risk Management the Insurer s Perspective Risk Management Prevention Strategies Stress Management corporate and government This course is a sector-specific version of the NSW Law Society s Practice Management Course, which is compulsory for those who are or wish to act in the role of principal solicitor/solicitor on the record for a community legal centre (CLC). The majority of the presenters on the course either come from or work closely with the CLC sector. The College offers a substantial discount to the CLC sector. An introduction to CLCs: Strategic Service Delivery Management Challenges for CLC Lawyers Insurance, Risk and Work Management Managing Difficult Clients Trust Account Issues Financial Management Ethics & Professional Responsibility in a CLC Managing People Understanding Governance and Management Justice Sector Partnerships for CLCs Time and Personal Work Management Running a Successful Volunteer Program Managing Stress community legal centres CLAIM 10 CPD UNITS The best thing about the course was the knowledge and the inside experience of speakers in many aspects of running a law firm. Legal Practice Management Course attendee

5 WHY CHOOSE THE COLLEGE OF LAW? All Legal Practice Management Courses involve presenters with a wide range of expertise and depth of experience. Course programs utilise case studies and interactive presentation methods by experienced legal practitioners, specialist consultants, College lecturers, the Law Society of NSW and Lawcover. PRESENTERS INCLUDE: DID YOU KNOW? The College of Law is the largest and most experienced provider of practical legal training in Australia. We have specialised in professional legal education for over 35 years and have close links with legal professional associations and legal practices. experienced presenters Jennifer Duxbury, Senior Legal Manager and Policy Advisor Ted Dwyer, Dwyer Consulting Michael Fitzgerald, Solicitor Kevin Fox, Human Resources Consultant Ray Gould, Legal Professional Roneel Kamiya, Cathers Mulley Kamiya Lawyers Frances Moffitt, Professional Standards Department, Law Society of NSW Ronwyn North, Managing Director, Streeton Consulting Andrew Perry, Managing Director, legal.consult pty ltd Sue-Ella Prodonovich, Prodonovich Advisory Janice Purvis, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover Ray Ward, Lawcover Neil Watt, Neil Watt Consulting Chris Woodforde, Bridgewater Strategies Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided on each day of the course. Martine Barclay, Managing Director, Interconnected Development Stephen Burke, Practice Management Consultant, Stephen Burke Management Trish Carroll, Principal, Galt Advisory Pty Ltd Andrew Chen, Principal, Crowe Horwath Philip Chown, Lecturer, The College of Law The presenters were all very high standard. Course participants, collegiality and venue were all good. Legal Practice Management Course attendee Dr Ian Chung, LawCare Counsellor, Law Society of NSW Glenn Dennett, Executive Coach and Lawyer

6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION frequently asked questions CPD Participants may claim up to 10 CPD units depending on their CPD needs, including the mandatory areas of professional skills, practice management and ethics. COURSE TIMING All courses run over three days. A range of course days and dates (including Fridays and Saturdays) is offered to suit different needs. COURSE FEES The course fee is: NSW Law Society Members and College of Law Alumni $1710 Non Members $1900 (GST free). The fee covers all course tuition, course materials, invaluable business planning checklists and templates. The course fee for the Community Legal Centres Course is discounted to $1300. Refreshments and lunch are provided. VENUE Courses are held at The College of Law City, Level 16, St James Centre, 111 Elizabeth Street, Sydney. SATISFACTORY COMPLETION The Law Society of NSW guidelines require attendance at all sessions unless exempted and the College is required to supply the Society with details of candidates who have completed the course. If circumstances lead to a delegate missing parts of the course these can be made up at an appropriate later course. An administration fee may apply. CLAIM 10 CPD UNITS The information provided in this Handbook was correct at the time of printing - September Please check our website at collaw.edu.au/lpmc for the most up-to-date information.

7 ORDER FORM Please complete this form and either , fax or mail it to: The College of Law, St James Centre Level 16, 111 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000 or DX 838 Sydney Fax: (02) REGISTRATION AND COURSE DATES Please register me for the following course: Corporate/Government Course Sole Practitioners Course Small - Medium Partner Firms Course Large Partner Firms Course PN160201_CGL1 Wednesday 3, Thursday 4 and Friday 5 February 2016 PN160202_SOL1 Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 February 2016 PN160302_MED1 Thursday 17, Friday 18 and Saturday 19 March 2016 PN160701_LGE1 Thursday 21, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 July 2016 PN160501_CGL1 Wednesday 4, Thursday 5 and Friday 6 May 2016 PN160301_SOL1 Thursday 3, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 March 2016 PN160602_MED1 Thursday 23, Friday 24 and Saturday 25 June 2016 Community Legal Centres Course PN160801_CGL1 Wednesday 10, Thursday 11 and Friday 12 August 2016 PN160601_SOL1 Thursday 2, Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June 2016 PN161001_MED1 Thursday 20, Friday 21 and Saturday 22 October 2016 PN161002_CLC1 Wednesday 26, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 October 2016 PN161101_CGL1 Wednesday 9, Thursday 10 and Friday 11 November 2016 PN160802_SOL1 Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 August 2016 PN161102_SOL1 Thursday 17, Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November 2016 REGISTRATION DETAILS PLEASE FILL IN ALL SECTIONS OF THIS FORM USING CAPITAL LETTERS AND IN BLUE OR BLACK INK Title & First Name: Middle Name: Firm/Organisation: Work Address Street: Preferred First Name (if different): Surname: Suburb/Town: State: Postcode: Country: Personal Address Street: Suburb/Town: State: Postcode: Country: Preferred Mailing Address Work Personal Date of Birth: / / (DD/MM/YYYY) Gender: Male Female Home Telephone: Mobile: Work: Fax: Please list any dietary requirements: PAYMENT DETAILS THE TUITION FEE FOR EACH COURSE IS $1,900 FOR NON-LAW SOCIETY MEMBERS, $1,710 FOR ALUMNI/MEMBERS AND $1300 FOR CLC REGISTRANTS (GST FREE) Cheque Made out to The College of Law *Full payment required before course Please debit my: Visa Mastercard Amex Card Number: Cardholder s Name: Expiry Date: / CCV Code: Amount to be charged to card: $ Signature of Cardholder: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) See for bank account details or call The College of Law Limited ABN CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT A 10% fee will apply for cancellations received up to four (4) business days before the course. Late cancellations may attract a higher fee and a separate fee of $50 will apply for transfer to a later course. The College reserves the right to cancel or change the program without notice. The College collects personal information for registration purposes and distributing information in relation to upcoming seminars and activities; and in improving our services to you through research. If you require any changes to your registration details or you would like to be removed from future mailings, please contact The College of Law on: or cpd@collaw.edu.au Signature: Date / / LPMC_booklet_SEP15

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