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£144 - £204
+ VATPlease 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.
Effective supervision is essential to maintaining service quality, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance within a legal practice. However, managing people is often one of the most challenging aspects of a leadership role, particularly for those transitioning from fee-earning positions into management.
This practical course is designed to equip new and existing supervisors, managers, and aspiring law firm owners with the skills and confidence needed to lead teams effectively. Delegates will gain a clear understanding of their supervisory responsibilities, how to support and develop team members, and how to create a culture of accountability, performance, and compliance.
Through practical guidance, real-world examples, and best-practice approaches, the course explores the day-to-day realities of people management, from setting expectations and delegating work to monitoring quality, addressing performance concerns, and delivering constructive feedback. It is particularly valuable for those taking on supervisory responsibilities for the first time or preparing to establish and lead their own law firm.
Understanding your role and responsibilities as a supervisor
SRA obligations and competence expectations
Setting clear expectations and delegating effectively
Monitoring performance, progress, and quality of work
Supporting staff development and competence
Managing performance and addressing difficult situations
Delivering effective and impactful feedback
Practical management skills for law firm leaders and owners
Creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Building high-performing and engaged teams
By the end of the course, delegates will have a clearer understanding of their supervisory responsibilities and be equipped with practical tools and techniques to manage staff confidently, whether within an established firm or as part of a newly created practice.
This online course is suitable for supervisors, team leaders, managers, partners, and compliance professionals within legal practices, as well as solicitors and legal professionals planning to establish or lead their own law firm. It is particularly beneficial for those new to people management or supervisory responsibilities. managers, team leaders and other supervisors, as well as individuals looking to establish their own law firm.
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.
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.
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.
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