Courses

Training News

1. Course cancellation

The CLT Health and Safety Law Update course due to be held on 7^th July 2010 has been cancelled due to insufficient bookings.

2. New training courses

There are constant additions to the courses on the Society's training programme - as this programme is updated on a regular basis please check regularly, and

please make a forward note of these courses to avoid booking other more expensive courses at less convenient venues.

 If you feel that there are any other topics which should be included in the programme, please let Peter Ball know on 01283 815030 or at admin@derbylaw.net.

**To book via Peter Ball phone 01283 815030, or email at admin@derbylaw.net

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Thursday September 9th, 2010, Derby University, 9 for 9.30 - 5.00pm: 7 CPD points

Members £200 + VAT; non-members £300 + VAT

All newly-admitted solicitors are required to attend this course at some point during their first 3 years post-admission, so whether you have qualified during the recent past or are due to qualify between now and September 2010 - or you know of a colleague in a similar position - you may wish to talk to your supervisor/training manager about booking on this course. Places are limited to 20 so if you are interested don't delay in making your booking to guarantee your place.

The following 3 main management topics will be covered:

1. Managing Finance - Preparing budgets; Managing cash-flow; Monitoring budgets/cash-flow; Controlling costs

2. Managing the Firm - Administering the office; Documenting cases; Managing risk; Taking instructions; Providing costs information; Progressing matters; Managing and reviewing files; Closing files

3. Managing People - Planning human resources requirements; Drawing up Job Descriptions; Attracting the right candidate; Assesing and selecting people; Training and developing teams; Training and  developing individuals; Setting objectives; Appraising performance; Developing your skill base

As an integral part of the course delegates are reqquired to spend at least one hour prior to the course itself researching their own organisation's systems and procedures by completing a pre-course questionnaire which will be sent out with the booking confirmation.

The course is presented by Robert Steele of Resource Training Ltd., who is accredited by the Law Society/SRA to deliver this course.