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In the current age, the intricacies of law and property management are more vital than ever. As our societies grow more complex, the need for knowledge in wills and probate law, family and contract law, as well as social housing and property management, rises. Not to mention the integral role that tax accounting principles play in our economic landscape, our comprehensive Wills and Probate Law course bundle is an invaluable compass, guiding you through these interwoven legal and property domains and arming you with the knowledge that's crucial in today's world. From Wills and Probate Law to Contracts Law UK, Family Law to Tax Accounting Diploma, we offer you a transformative learning experience that equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate complex legal scenarios. Whether you aspire to be a paralegal, property manager, or tax expert, this course bundle empowers you to confidently tackle diverse legal challenges, making you an invaluable asset in today's dynamic legal landscape. The course bundle comprises the following CPD Accredited courses: Wills and Probate Law Family Law Property Law Contracts Law UK Social Housing Management Property Management Paralegal Training Tax Accounting Diploma Learning Outcomes: Acquire knowledge of the crucial aspects of wills and probate law, increasingly vital in today's society. Learn about family and contract law, essential areas in our evolving legal landscape. Understanding social housing and property management, is key in our growing urban environments. Gain insights into the role of a paralegal, a career of growing importance. Delve into the specifics of UK property law, critical in the modern real estate market. Develop an understanding of tax accounting, essential for navigating today's economic climate. Wills and Probate Law: Equip yourself with the necessary skills to understand wills and probate law. Family Law: Learn to navigate the complex landscape of family law. Property Law: Discover the fundamentals of property law in the modern world. Contracts Law UK: Gain an understanding of the laws governing contracts in the UK. Social Housing Management: Grasp the complexities of managing social housing. Property Management: Understand the modern approaches to property management. Paralegal Training: Learn about the vital role of a paralegal in today's legal world. Tax Accounting Diploma: Gain knowledge of the intricacies of tax accounting in the contemporary economic landscape. Make a difference in today's society. Equip yourself with the right skills now. CPD 80 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Aspiring legal professionals looking to specialise in wills and probate law. Individuals are interested in understanding the current dynamics of family and contract law. Professionals in the housing sector aim to boost their skills in social and property management. Accountants wishing to upgrade their tax accounting skills in line with today's requirements. Career path Probate Lawyer - £45K to 80K/year. Family Law Solicitor - £30K to 70K/year. Property Law Solicitor - £40K to 85K/year. Contract Law Solicitor - £45K to 100K/year. Social Housing Manager - £30K to 60K/year. Paralegal - £20K to 50K/year. Certificates Certificate Of Completion Digital certificate - Included Certificate Of Completion Hard copy certificate - Included You will get a complimentary Hard Copy Certificate.

In an ever-evolving legal landscape, being a firm outside of the mandatory AML scope doesn't mean being out of the compliance conversation.  This course is your guide to proactively managing risks, staying compliant and ensuring your firm's resilience. Don't miss this opportunity to navigate the unique challenges faced by out-of-scope AML law firms. The course will cover: AML regulations Why are some firms (or departments) in or out of scope? MLROs AML basics CDD (ID elements) Responsibility of doing CDD Source of Funds / Source of Wealth Ongoing monitoring Reporting to the MLRO Target Audience The online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners of firms outside of the regulated sector.  Resources Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Helen Torresi, Consultant, DG Legal Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).

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There are a number of reasons why it is important to actively promote equality and diversity within your business and the wider community, not only to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination legislation and professional regulations, including the SRA Standards & Regulations. There will also be business benefits to the organisation including attracting and retaining talented staff, improving staff morale, potentially accessing a wider client base and enhancing service levels and client satisfaction. Join us for this useful overview session on equality, diversity & inclusion which will cover the following points; The Meaning of Equality Discrimination Harassment & Victimisation Unconscious Bias The Equality Act & the Protected Characteristics Reasonable Adjustments Complying with E&D requirements Target Audience This online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners. Resources Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Amie Higgins, Consultant, DG Legal Amie is a Senior Solicitor, qualified under the Law Society’s Immigration & Asylum Accreditation Scheme (IAAS) as an Advanced Caseworker and Supervisor. Amie specialises in all aspects of Immigration, Asylum and Human Rights work, with a specialism in human trafficking/modern slavery cases and working with vulnerable clients. Amie is an experienced trainer, delivering a range of training on both legal and practice management topics.

In January 2024 alone, reports were published about the SRA taking enforcement action against 3 firms and 4 individuals for failure to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The fines issued for these non-compliances total over £570,000 plus costs. The absence of staff training, or requirement to complete additional training, was noted in a number of these cases. Action has not only been taken against solicitors, but also other individuals who are not regulated by the SRA, whose breaches were so serious that the SRA felt compelled to take action.  As all SRA enforcement action, from rebukes to fines, is published by the SRA, the potential financial and reputational impact upon firms may be felt by all staff, regardless of whether they had any direct involvement with the non-compliance. This course will cover the following to assist support staff in understanding the fundamental aspects of AML. The basics of what AML is In scope / not in scope work for AML POCA / TA PCPs - CDD & EDD Clients Risks – what could raise a risk? Reporting to the MLRO / MLCO Tipping off Target Audience The online course is suitable for support staff or legal practitioners wanting to understand the basics of AML. Resources Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Helen Torresi, Consultant, DG Legal Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).

Managing people and teams is consistently the biggest challenge raised by new managers (and even many experienced managers). This 3 hour course is aimed at introducing new and existing supervisors and managers to key supervisory skills, allowing them to develop their competence as supervisors. The course covers: Understanding your role as a supervisor SRA obligations and competence expectations Setting expectations and effective delegation Monitoring progress and quality Managing performance in difficult situations Top tips for impactful feedback By the end of this course participants will have had an opportunity to consider their current skills; develop new skills; and think about further development needs. Target Audience This online course is aimed at managers, team leaders and other supervisors. Please note that this course does NOT meet the LAA requirements as a Supervisor Course. If you need a Legal Aid Supervisor course, then please check out our Supervision & Managing Performance Course. Resources Course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Matthew Howgate, Consultant, DG Legal Matt is a non-practising solicitor who has considerable experience in regulatory issues and advising on complex issues of compliance and ethics. He is also an expert in data protection, UK GDPR and on the civil legal aid scheme. Matthew is a lead trainer on and co-developed the LAPG Certificate in Practice Management (a training programme for legal managers and law firm owners) as well as regularly providing training on legal aid Supervision, costs maximisation, data protection and security and on general SRA compliance.

This training is for lawyers and covers key topics to ensure compliance with the Lexcel standard and other regulations.

In January 2024 alone, reports were published about the SRA taking enforcement action against 3 firms and 4 individuals for failure to comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. The fines issued for these non-compliances total over £570,000 plus costs. The absence of staff training, or requirement to complete additional training, was noted in a number of these cases. Many of the breaches resulting in enforcement action involved failures by the fee earners to conduct appropriate due diligence, adequately check the source of funds and/or wealth or recognise and report red flags. As highlighted by enforcement action being taken against individuals as well as firms, fee earners cannot hide behind their firm when AML failures occur and may be held personally accountable by the SRA for non-compliances with the MLR 2017. This course will cover the following to assist fee earners in the application of AML in their casework. How to comply with your obligations and stay compliant Written CRA & MRA Client Booms Risks – what to consider? PCPs – CDD &EDD POCA / TA SOF and SOW On going monitoring Reporting to MLRO/MLCO Tipping off Target Audience The online course is suitable for fee earners or legal practitioners that want to improve their AML knowledge. Resources Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Helen Torresi, Consultant, DG Legal Helen is a qualified solicitor with a diverse professional background spanning leadership roles in both the legal and tech/corporate sectors. Throughout her career, she has held key positions such as COLP, HOLP, MLCO, MLRO and DPO for law firms and various regulated businesses and services. Helen’s specialised areas encompass AML, complaint and firm negligence handling, DPA compliance, file review and auditing, law management, and operational effectiveness in law firms, particularly in conveyancing (CQS).