- Introductory *6 hours CPD
This course is designed to provide valuable insight into the research skills required in any type of legal practice. It is designed to enable delegates to learn about the use and effectiveness of these skills in their everyday roles. The speaker will guide you through the essential criteria, so as to become more effective, confident and experienced in carrying out your duties. With the aid of a range of materials, case studies, and practical examples, the course will cover amongst other areas the following:
- Specific legal skills required in a Legal Practice
- Legal research skills - what are they?
- Legal research skills - how can they help you?
- Problem solving - from start to finish
- Where do you find the law?
- Why use law reports?
- Acts of Parliament and use of secondary legislation
- How can European law help?
- What are the benefits of Practitioners' Guides and precedent books?
- How can you use on-line sources?
- Case studies and group work
The Solicitors’ Code of Conduct Rule 5 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’. It requires effective systems for supervision, risk management and delegation, and expects training to ensure the competence of all personnel in performing their duties. This course will help you meet this requirement.