Off-the-shelf courses
Through our In House and Professional Consultancy department we can offer any of the courses on our public programme at your offices. These can be presented as off-the-shelf courses or tailored to suit your firm’s needs. Click here to see our of-the-shelf offering.
Tailored courses/programmes
For strategic or larger-scale training programmes, it is unlikely that your needs and objectives will be fully met by a public course. The amount of tailoring required varies considerably according to individual client demands and circumstances: from inclusion of specific case studies to full bespoke creation. Our professional consultants will work with you to create the content which provides your complete training solution.
We have listed below some of the bespoke programmes which we have created and successfully delivered to our clients:
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10 Most Tricky Problems in Employment Law
* Intermediate
This practical course reviews recent developments in Employment law in areas that most often arise in daily practice using a case study and interactive format. As well as recent statutory developments, some of the case studies w ....more |
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Advocacy Training Programme
CLT offer a wide range of advocacy courses with specialist speakers including those with Advocacy Training Council accreditation.
The programme is designed around the training requirements of the delegates and varies according to the experience, s ....more |
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Agricultural Law - Starting from Scratch
* Introductory
This course covers the most important basic elements of agricultural law for those with little or no knowledge of this area of practice. It is largely property based looking at the differences in dealing with sales, purchases and l ....more |
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Assertiveness Skills
* Intermediate/Introductory
This course enables delegates to improve their assertiveness skills in being able to ask for what they want and manage expectation using constructive communication skills.
* Shaping events - asking for what you ....more |
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Bribery and Corruption - The New Law
The Bribery Act was implemented on 1 July 2011. This course provides a highly practical guide to the Act. It highlights the impact on businesses and individuals and the potential for increasing work for commercial practitioners and litigators, espec ....more |
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Carbon Reduction Commitment - A Practical Guide to New Regulations
* Update/Intermediate
This new scheme came into force on 1st April 2010 and is the latest compulsory scheme to tackle climate change emissions in the UK. It will introduce a cap on emissions for businesses, coupled with a penalty for ....more |
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Client Retention Training for Conveyancers
This course has been designed for those who deal with bulk conveyancing. Content and duration can be tailored to the needs of the firm.
• Client psychology
- What’s in it for them?
- What do they want as an outcome?
- On the phone - read the ....more |
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CLT Two-day Law Firm Management Master Class
* Advanced/Intermediate
This is a comprehensive two day Master Class in law firm management, which will provide essential training in the core management areas of legal practice and will satisfy the requirements of the new Solicitors Regulation ....more |
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Commercial Leases Update 2011
This course brings you an update on the most topical areas of commercial leases to date. The course includes:
1. Carbon Reduction Commitment
• Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme
• The impact of the scheme on landlord and ten ....more |
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Company Law Update (In House)
Following the enactment of the Companies Act 2006 this course will examine the key practical implications for private companies and provides an essential guide to all those advising private corporate businesses. This is an interactive course with qu ....more |
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Compliance Officers: What you need to know
* Advanced/Intermediate/Update
The new SRA regulations require every provider of legal services to nominate Compliance Officers: one for Legal Practice (COLP) and one for Finance and Administration (COFA). With the help of the whole firm, the ....more |
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Consumer Credit Litigation: The Changes
* Intermediate
This course provides a practical and informed review of the landscape of consumer credit law. With the increase of credit litigation, the delegate will gain an understanding of how to both challenge and defend regulated agreements. ....more |
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Conveyancing Practice in 2012 – CQS, ABS, Lenders’ Panels and the Conduct Regime
* Update/Intermediate
In 2012 Conveyancers face new practice challenges in relation to the possibility of Lenders providing a ‘one stop shop’ for panel vetting; the implementation of the new conduct regime; re-structuring as an ABS and the ongoin ....more |
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Costs and Funding Arrangements pre and Post Jackson (In House)
In the light of the implementation date of Jackson LJ’s reforms on 1st October 2012, civil costs reform is imminent and significant changes are already underway. All practitioners will need to be up to date in order to adapt to both the changing fund ....more |
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Costs and Funding Arrangements Pre and Post Jackson 2012
Advanced/Update/Intermediate
Accredited by APIL - Litigator, Senior Litigator
There have never been so many questions about costs than at present. Practitioners are used to costs evolving at pace however the forecast changes in relation to Ci ....more |
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CPR, Civil Litigation and Jackson Update (In House)
This course has been proven over time to be one of the most reliable tools for the busy practitioner to gather that knowledge. With over twenty years of experience, Helen Swaffield presents a lively and informative review of recent cases. This course ....more |
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Cross Border Negotiations (In house)
Negotiating is one of the most difficult skills to master, and across cultures and languages doubly so. This course will enable you to be a successful and effective negotiator with international colleagues and clients knowing each of your expectati ....more |
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Developing a Privately Funded Family Practice
* Advanced
As Legal Aid rates are cut yet again, many firms are increasingly looking to the private sector for family work. This course takes you step-by-step through the planning, marketing and people issues that your firm must address to break ....more |
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E-Disclosure and E-Evidence: Managing the Practicalities
* Intermediate
E-Disclosure must now be part of all cases. It presents the litigator with an enormous potential tactical advantage. This course will help you understand the changes to CPR 31 and the impact of recent cases such as Digicel v Cable ....more |
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Elderly Client 2011 Update
*Update
This course covers recent case law, new and pending legislation. Advice for elderly clients is a rapidly changing area of expertise and covers a wide range of subjects including rapidly changing case law, property, LPAs, Court of Protectio ....more |
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Employment Law 2011 Update (In House)
The update will deal with significant developments in the last 12 months and look to changes on the immediate horizon. As usual Employment Law is ever-changing and the course reflects developments both internal to the UK and in Europe. The issues dea ....more |
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Equality and Diversity within Outcomes Focused Regulation
* Update/Intermediate
Under the new SRA Handbook, with it’s culture of Outcome Focused Regulation, equality and diversity are even more important to firms now than they have been before. Respecting equality and diversity is one of the ten princip ....more |
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Family Law 2011 Update (In House)
This course will provide you, as a busy family practitioner, with a comprehensive update to all aspects of family case law, practice and procedure over the last 18 months, including Financial Orders, Children - Private and Public Law, Adoption, Divor ....more |
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Family Procedure Rules 2010 - A Complete Overhaul - Are You Ready? (In House)
* FPR 2010 approved by Parliament before Christmas
* In force 6 April 2011
* Applies to EXISTING proceedings as well as proceedings commenced after 6 April
* Complete re-write, 270 pages of Rules, 25 revised Practice Directions and new forms
Th ....more |
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Financial Orders/Ancillary Relief Update
* Advanced/Update/Intermediate
As a busy family practitioner you have never needed more assistance in keeping up to date. This course is constantly revised to provide a comprehensive review of the last 18 months covering a wide range of topics an ....more |
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Jackson and County Court Reforms
* Update
D Day - 1 October 2012 - less than a year away!
The Government has announced that the County Court Reforms and Jackson Proposals will be brought in together on 1 October 2012. In relation to most of the reforms the ....more |
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Lease Drafting for the Carbon Reduction Commitment
• Brief outline of the CRC trading scheme
• Implications for landlords and tenants
- Apportionment of CRC compliance costs/recycling repayments
- Operational expenditure and ‘greening’ the building
• Degree of obligation - ‘light’, ‘medium’ or ....more |
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Legal Process Outsourcing - How to Work Successfully with Cross Border Business Partners
Objectives:
• Gain insights into various cultural attitudes, business styles and how core values impact on everyday business
• Learn about your outsource partners approaches to law, tips to conduct business smoothly and pitfalls to avoid
• Underst ....more |
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Management Course Stage 2 - Developing the Manager
* Intermediate
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 ....more |
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Managing Difficult HR Issues
* Advanced/Update/Intermediate
This is a practical course to identify the most challenging human resource issues and equip the delegate with some legal and procedural guidance in order to deal with them. Recent case law will be used to develop cle ....more |
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Money Laundering 2011
* Update/Intermediate
The regular review of money laundering risk management procedures and compliance continues to be important as does the requirement to maintain appropriate systems forming part of the management obligations of the firm unde ....more |
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Part 36: Recent Changes and the Jackson Reforms
Intermediate
CPR Part 36 is one of the most important rules in the CPR. Used effectively, it is an invaluable tool for the litigator. It can make the difference between a "pyrrhic" victory and a real recovery for the client at the e ....more |
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Private Child Law Update
* Advanced
Whether acting for parents, grandparents or another third party, you must be aware of the latest developments in this increasingly specialised field. The Children & Adoption Act has brought in new methods for enforcing contact. The ....more |
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Public Child Law Update
* Advanced
The Public Law Outline had been revised. The President's Interim Guidance has been replaced with the Arrangements to assist CAFCASS. CAFCASS is still struggling to keep up. The Media have access to the family courts. The Family Procedu ....more |
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SRA Handbook Compliance Plans - A One Day Fix
* Advanced/Update
Are you prepared for the introduction of 10 new Principles of Practice, 100 or so Outcomes and over 100 Indicative Behaviours which were introduced on 6 October 2011?
The mandatory Outcomes "describe what firms and individuals ....more |
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The AIM Market
Introduction:
* Junior market, less regulated than the official list, but …..
* Regulated by the London Stock Exchange
* Regulation to certain extent is delegated to Nominated Advisors
* Regulations contained in;
(1) AIM Rules for Companies, whi ....more |
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The CLT In-House Management Development Programme for Lawyers
This is a flexible programme with tailored sessions for every level of lawyer and manager in the firm: partner, associate, assistant lawyers, paralegals
You can mix and match sessions to provide ideal training for different leve ....more |
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The New Agency Workers Regulations 2010
* Update
The Agency Workers Regulations are due to come into force on 1 October 2011. This course will provide a legal and practical overview of contractual agency relationships and the new Regulations ensuring you are fully prepared for Octob ....more |
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The New SRA Handbook - The Essential Guide (In House)
An Essential Guide for Every Law Firm and Lawyer
On 6th October 2011 the biggest change to law firm regulation in decades will come into effect with the introduction of the new SRA Handbook, which replaces the Solicitors' Code of Conduct. This Han ....more |
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The new SRA Handbook: Developing a Compliance Plan for Conveyancing Practice
* Intermediate/Introductory
The new SRA Handbook, which becomes effective on 6 October 2011, overhauls the regulatory framework for all law firms and lawyers and requires legal practices to have robust systems in place for the governance and manag ....more |
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The new SRA Handbook: Developing a Compliance Plan for Litigation Practice
* Intermediate/Introductory
The new SRA Handbook, which becomes effective on 6 October 2011, overhauls the regulatory framework for all law firms and lawyers and requires legal practices to have robust systems in place for the governance and manag ....more |
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The Payment of Interest on Client Accounts under the New SRA Handbook
The new SRA Handbook will, from 6 October 2011, incorporate new Accounts Rules (regarded as a high risk area) requiring firms to have a written policy on the payment of interest, which seeks a "fair income".
This course will guide you through the ....more |
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The SRA Handbook and Code of Conduct - A Practical Guide
* Update/Intermediate
The SRA Handbook and Code of Conduct are the bible for solicitors on conduct and management issues.
This regularly updated course looks at the Principles which all solicitors have to follow, the key outcomes within the ....more |
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