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We offer a number of courses designed to help further your career. Members interested in joining the judiciary can learn about the process and how to stand out from the crowd in our Applying for Judicial and Public Appointments course. We additionally run a number of essential skills courses to help you upskill and further your career prospects. Places on these courses are limited, but we will continue to add new dates throughout the year. Please sign up for our CPD newsletter if you’d like to be notified of the new course dates.

Legal Drafting

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16th September 2025 15:00 - 17:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, Essential skills training|Crime, Criminal court work, Civil court work
Our renowned advocacy webinar series is returning this year, designed for experienced Solicitor Advocates and those working their way towards attaining higher rights of audience.

Advocacy and AI

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23rd September 2025 15:00 - 17:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, Essential skills training|Crime, Criminal court work, Civil court work
AI is quickly incorporating itself into many of the practices and roles that exist in the legal industry, and advocacy is no different. Join our two-hour webinar to learn not only the ways in which AI is becoming involved in the court room, but also the practical skills you need to develop to ensure that you can start to implement AI confidently and responsibly.

Prior Statements in Criminal Trials: Principles and Practice

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14th October 2025 15:00 - 17:00 Essential skills training, CPD & training|Criminal court work
Designed for criminal practitioners looking for an introduction or a refresher, this session focuses on how to effectively utilise prior statements during the examination of witnesses in court.

Digital Forensics Essentials For Legal Professionals

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15th October 2025 12:00 - 13:30 Essential skills training, CPD & training, CPD event
Learn how to navigate the digital forensics process, interpret key evidence, and address emerging challenges like generative AI to strengthen your legal practice.

How to be an Effective Supervisor

15th October 2025 12:00 - 14:00 Webinar, Essential skills training, Live webinars, CPD & training events
These interactive sessions offer practical strategies and fresh perspectives to help you become a more effective and confident supervisor.

Talent Retention: Strategies for Building a Loyal and Engaged Workforce

30th October 2025 12:00 - 13:30 CPD & training events, Webinar, Essential skills training
This session will provide practical, actionable insights into retaining top talent in today’s competitive job market.

Bitesize AML Essentials

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Anti-money laundering, Essential skills training, CPD & training events
Delivered via short, bitesize modules, this course is designed to make you feel more confident in fulfilling your AML obligations.

Using Interpreters with Confidence

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CPD & training events, Essential skills training
In this session we clarify exactly what the interpreter’s role is, examine best practice in working with them, and discuss some of the ethical and professional issues involved.

Legal Tech for all Lawyers Foundation Course

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Essential skills training, CPD & training, Technology|Employment law, Family and relationships, Criminal court work, Personal injury, Discrimination, Disability, Children, Education, Commercial property, Civil court work|te
Online 15-minute CPD micro-lessons for all lawyers to improve their knowledge of legal technology.
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