Incapacity Law and Practice Certification Course
Join this CPD training online at the specified time
Working with adults with incapacity demands deep legal knowledge, sound professional judgement, and practical skills grounded in compassion.
This course, designed for legal professionals operating within the framework of the Adults with Incapacity (AWI) (Scotland) Act 2000, offers a comprehensive overview of the landscape of incapacity law, alongside practical considerations rooted in day-to-day practice.
In becoming certified, you will learn the core legal principles essential for working within effectively within the AWI Act. You’ll gain a working understanding of guardianship, intervention orders and powers of attorney, including how to draft them well, when to use them, and how to advise clients effectively. You’ll also explore real life assessments of capacity to develop your ability to manage complex cases, and sharpen your skills in advocacy, communication and conflict resolution. This course also covers emerging and evolving areas of law, including deprivation of liberty, cross-border considerations and the proposed reforms to the 2000 Act, ensuring your learning is not only current, but forward facing.
Throughout, you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with speakers and fellow participants to discuss challenging cases and share insights from practice.
Joining this course will also give you access to a host of relevant on-demand modules designed to complement your learning experience.
Course format
Designed with flexibility in mind, this course allows attendees to engage with high-quality content at their own pace through a blend of structured modules, live events, and on-demand resources:
- Six concise online modules led by expert speakers (14.5 hours CPD)
- Complimentary access to our annual AWI & Elder Client Conference (6 hours CPD)
- Complimentary access to a host of relevant on-demand training
- One written assignment
Successful completion of this course results in Law Society of Scotland Certification, lasting for four years before renewal.
On-demand access
The course is informed by a blended learning approach, featuring a mix of live online modules, pre-recorded content and private study material. As a course attendee, you will receive complimentary access to live and on-demand training, including but not limited to:
More will be released during the course.
Course assignment
Details of the final assignment will be released during the course.
Live Webinar Dates
Date |
Location |
Webinar |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday 6 October, 1pm to 4pm |
Online |
The Foundations of Incapacity Law |
Tuesday 13 October, 1pm to 4pm |
Online |
Guardianship in Practice |
Tuesday 20 October, 1pm to 4pm |
Online |
Understanding and Assessing Capacity |
Tuesday 27 October, 1pm to 4pm |
Online |
Impact of Case Law on Practice |
Tuesday 3 November, 1pm to 4pm |
Online |
Advanced AWI Issues |
Tuesday 10 November, 1pm to 4pm |
Online |
Client (and self) Care Workshop |
Programme*
Module 1: The Foundations of Incapacity Law
Module 2: Guardianship in Practice
Module 3: Understanding and Assessing Capacity
Module 4: Impact of Case Law on Practice
Module 5: Advanced AWI Issues
Module 6: Client (and self) Care Workshop
*Programme is subject to change
Please note there are just 25 spaces on each course.
If you’re not a member, please contact our CPD team to book: [email protected]
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