| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
The Solicitors Training (Continuing Professional Development) Regulations 2004 came into operation on 6th January 2005. The Regulations apply to all solicitors on the Law Society's roll of solicitors who hold a practising certificate. The Regulations replace the previous CPD scheme which had applied only to solicitors admitted to the roll on or after 6th January 2002.
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Course Providers - please submit information on our form
The Society will endeavour to keep members informed of all relevant seminars, but as the events are not normally Law Society events, this list may not be comprehensive. We are dependent upon course providers telling us about seminars using the online form. Please do not email us with course details. The emails have proved problematical because too often important facts were inadvertently omitted - the form should prevent this happening.
Solicitors - please note that registration must be completed with the course providers, not with the Law Society unless otherwise stated.
Libero training available. CPD hours 1
The following from various providers are available. Click on the abreviated titles for fuller details
Ongoing and flexible
SPEAKER Blaithin Surgeoner, Audit manager
The new Urgent Issues Task Force that recently came into force will have a serious impact on the measurement of solicitors turnover for the accounting period ending on/after 22/06/05
This new one-off course will address:-
1.Impact of the new rule
2.Sytems needed to cope with the change
3.How to use the rule to strengthen your practiceCOST £120
CPD HOURS 2
Blaithin Surgeoner
Harbinson Mulholland
IBM House
4 Bruce Street
Belfast
BT2 7JD
T: 028 9044 5100
Email: bsurgeoner@harbinson-muholland.com
The Principles of Calculating Quantum in a Personal Injury Case and the Impact of the 6 th Edition Ogden Tables
Flexible - at date of your choosing
Flexible - can provide the course in house.
Speakers: Richard Gardiner (Partner in Litigation Support Services) and Simon Bull (Manager of Litigation Support Services)
This course will cover in detail the fundamental principles underlying the calculation of future losses in personal injury cases before going on to examine the impact on such calculations of the publication of the 6 th Edition Ogden Tables.
Cost: No charge
CPD Hours: 3
Simon Bull , FGS McClure Watters, 1 Lanyon Quay, Belfast BT1 3LG. Tel: 028 9023 4343
Flexible - courses arranged as required.
Flexible - can provide course in-house or externally
SPEAKER Andrew Little - Managing DirectorAlmost everybody who has ever worked has some sort of pension asset, whether they know it or not. This course covers what to look out for in the marital assets and how to include the pensions which turn up.
COST £75 + VAT
CPD HOURS 1.5
Andrew Little, Little and Company, 48 CIDO Business Park, Carn, Drive, Portadown, Co Armagh, BT63 5RHPhone 02838 339 413
Email: andrew.little@littleandcompany.co.uk
www.littleandcompany.co.uk
Date: 12.30-2.00pm
Venue: RICS, 9-11 Corporation Square, Belfast
Speaker: Martin Burns, LL.B (Hons) Barrister, Director of RICS Dispute Resolution services(DRS), Eric Mouzer, FRICS, FCIARB
Aimed at those involved dispute resolution (either commercial or construction), as well as those acting as third parties. Areas being covered will include:
and what a good decision consists of:
- what is the difference between a conflict and involvement?
- what is and is not a conflict
- What the law says
- Why involvement can sometimes be an advantage when acting as a third party
- Practical problems and how to resolve them
- whom is it written for
- what it should cover
- what the parties expect
Cost: Non Member, Early Bird Rate £41.13 inc VAT, Late Non Member Rate £47 inc VAT
CPD hours: 1.5
Provider:
RICS, 9-11 Corporation Square, Belfast, BT1 3AJTel: 02890322877
Email: smcloughlin@rics.org
Web: www.rics.org/nievents
Date: 16th September (9.30am to 4.30pm)
Venue: Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast
Speakers: Pat Maxwell, UUJ / Lisa Tracey, Departmental Solicitors Office / Jenine McCourt, Rosemary Connolly Solicitors
A comprehensive overview, with full notes, on the main employment laws that apply in Northern Ireland. Course content includes family-friendly rights, holiday entitlement, discrimination and dismissal law, and employment protection rights. Understanding will be reinforced through group exercises.
Cost: £429.00 + VAT per person with a reduced rate of £342.20 + VAT per person for organisations with fewer than 50 employees and charities.
CPD hours: 7
Provider contact details: Legal-Island, 5 Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 1DN,
Tel: 028 9446 3888
Further details on www.legal-island.com
Dismissal and Disciplinary Matters
Date: 16th September (9.30am to 4.30pm)
Venue: Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast
Speakers: Scott Alexander, Legal-Island / Lorraine Toolan, EEF
This full-day course combines a comprehensive overview of dismissal law, and notes for future reference, with practical advice and exercises on discipline at work. Template letters and other materials compliant with the statutory dismissal procedures are used on this course.
Cost: £429.00 + VAT per person with a reduced rate of £342.20 + VAT per person for organisations with fewer than 50 employees and charities.
CPD hours: 7
Provider contact details: Legal-Island, 5 Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 1DN,
Tel: 028 9446 3888
Further details on www.legal-island.com
Date: 8th October 2009 (9.30am to 4.30pm)
Venue: Comfort Hotel, Junction One, Antrim
Speakers: Sinead Mulhern, Barry Fitzpatrick.
An understanding of how the different equality strands are made up, and what the common issues are. Delegates will be able to identify the really important issues and will be able to apply new knowledge through exercises. This course makes equality law intelligible and manageable.
Cost: £429.00 + VAT per person with a reduced rate of £342.20 + VAT per person for organisations with fewer than 50 employees and charities.
CPD hours: 7
Provider contact details: Legal-Island, 5 Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 1DN,
Tel: 028 9446 3888
Further details on www.legal-island.com
Equality Law in NI Update 2009
Date: Thursday, 17th September 2009 (9.30am to 4.30pm)
Venue: Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast
Speakers: Multiple speaker event. The 2008 event featured Sinead Mulhern, Rosemary Connolly, Beverley Jones, Roger Watts and Roisin Mallon.
This event brings together some of the most experienced and respected equality lawyers to give a comprehensive overview, with detailed notes, of all of the major changes to have occurred in the year prior to this event.
Cost: £429.00 + VAT per person with a reduced rate of £342.20 + VAT per person for organisations with fewer than 50 employees and charities.
CPD hours: 7
Provider contact details: Legal-Island, 5 Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 1DN,
Tel: 028 9446 3888
Further details on www.legal-island.com
Top Tips for Short Presentations
Date: Thursday, 17th September 2009 (9.30am to 1.00pm)
Venue: Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast
Speaker: Barry Phillips, Legal-Island
Concentrating on the scenario of a 30-minute presentation at a seminar/conference, this event explains the golden rules of effective presentation skills. Delegates will receive top-tips and advice on how to deliver a highly effective presentation.
Cost: £148.00 + VAT per person with a reduced rate of £118.40 + VAT per person for organisations with fewer than 50 employees and charities.
CPD hours: 3
Provider contact details: Legal-Island, 5 Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 1DN,
Tel: 028 9446 3888
Further details on www.legal-island.com
Employee Information and Privacy
Date: Wednesday, 30th September 2009 (9.30am to 4.30pm)
Venue: Holiday Inn, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast
Speakers: Multiple speaker event. In 2008 the speakers were Marie Anderson, McManus and Kearney; Lorraine Toolan, EEF; Peter O.Rawe, ELB solicitor; Majella McGuinness, PwC; and Dick Stanton, American lawyer.
This course changes every year but will focus on topical issues and provide up-to-date information, and comprehensive notes, from some of the top experts in the field.
Cost: £429.00 + VAT per person with a reduced rate of £342.20 + VAT per person for organisations with fewer than 50 employees and charities.
CPD hours: 7
Provider contact details: Legal-Island, 5 Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 1DN,
Tel: 028 9446 3888
Further details on www.legal-island.com
Data Protection Act: An Overview
Date: 23 Sept 09, 1.30pm - 3pm
Location: Law Society, Belfast
Cost: £30 (Discounted fee)
CPD hours: 1.5 CCPM hours
Contact: Susan Duffy, CPD Co-ordinator, Law Society, susan.duffy@lawsoc-ni.org or 028 90 231614
The Law Making Process and Resources In Northern Ireland
Date: 11 Nov 09, Various sessions
Location: Law Society, Belfast
Cost: £30 / £50 for 2+
CPD hours: 1 CCPM hours
Contact: Susan Duffy, CPD Co-ordinator, Law Society, susan.duffy@lawsoc-ni.org or 028 90 231614
Anti Money Laundering - The Changing Landscape
Dates:
- 25 Nov, Kelly's Inn, Ballygawley 10am - 12
- 25 Nov, Da Vinci's Hotel, Derry 3pm - 5pm
- 26 Nov, Canal Court Hotel, Newry 10am - 12
- 26 Nov, Holiday Inn, Belfast 2.30- 4.30pm
Cost: £60
CPD hours: 2 CCPM hours
Contact: Susan Duffy, CPD Co-ordinator, Law Society, susan.duffy@lawsoc-ni.org or 028 90 231614
Understanding IT in the Office - IT for the Non IT Specialist
Date/Location:
- 1 Oct, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Da Vinci's Hotel, Derry
- 8 Oct, 10.30am - 12.30pm at Law Society House, Belfast
Cost: £40
CPD hours: 2 CCPM hours
Contact: Susan Duffy, CPD Co-ordinator, Law Society, susan.duffy@lawsoc-ni.org or 028 90 231614
Risk Management within The Practice - Seminar 1
Date/Location:
- 3 Nov, 2.30pm - 4pm at Law Society House, Belfast
- 5 Oct, 2.30pm - 4pm at Da Vinci's Hotel, Derry
Cost: £40
CPD hours: 1.5 CCPM hours
Contact: Susan Duffy, CPD Co-ordinator, Law Society, susan.duffy@lawsoc-ni.org or 028 90 231614
Risk Management within The Practice - Seminar 2
Date/Location:
- 10 Dec, 10.30am - 12 noon at Law Society House, Belfast
- 10 Dec, 2.30pm - 4pm at Canal Court Hotel, Newry
Cost: £40
CPD hours: 1.5 CCPM hours
Contact: Susan Duffy, CPD Co-ordinator, Law Society, susan.duffy@lawsoc-ni.org or 028 90 231614
Practice Management: Managing People through Times of Change
- 1 Dec, 10.30am - 2pm at Law Society House, Belfast
- 3 Dec, 10.30am - 2pm at Da Vinci's Hotel, Derry
Cost: £90
CPD hours: 3.5 CCPM hours
Contact: Susan Duffy, CPD Co-ordinator, Law Society, susan.duffy@lawsoc-ni.org or 028 90 231614
Mightier Than The Sword: Effective Business Writing
Date: 16 Oct, 12.30pm - 4pm
Location: Asitis Consulting, Ormeau Ave, Belfast
Cost: £120
CPD hours: 4 CCPM hours
Contact: Susan Duffy, CPD Co-ordinator, Law Society, susan.duffy@lawsoc-ni.org or 028 90 231614
