Law Society CPD Learning Management Hub

The Client Care and Professional Standards Series is designed to help legal professionals enhance compliance, improve practice management, and maintain the highest professional standards. This series addresses essential topics such as solicitors’ accounts regulations, legal costs, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, ensuring participants stay fully informed of their obligations.

The first course, Solicitors Accounts Regulations (March 2024 Update), provides a comprehensive overview of the regulations and practical guidance for aligning practice management with compliance requirements. Presented by Garry Clarke, a seasoned solicitor and Chair of the Regulation of Practice Committee, this course offers actionable insights to support effective practice management.

In Section 150 Costs, Keith Walsh SC explains the updated requirements of section 150 and related obligations under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. This course offers practical advice, FAQs, and precedents to help legal practitioners meet their duties regarding legal costs.

Finally, Solicitor AML addresses key aspects of anti-money laundering compliance, from risk awareness and customer due diligence to red flag identification. Emma-Jane Williams, AML Policy Manager at the Law Society of Ireland, delivers critical updates and practical tips to strengthen AML frameworks within legal practices.

This series provides legal practitioners with the tools and knowledge to uphold client care and professional standards, offering CPD hours via convenient eLearning modules.

The Legal Practice Updates Series offers a curated selection of CPD courses designed to enhance the expertise and skills of legal professionals. This series covers vital topics such as intellectual property law, effective legal drafting, and advocacy for vulnerable individuals, ensuring participants stay informed and practice-ready.

The first course, Music Copyright: The Text and Data Mining Exceptions and the EU’s AI Act, explores the intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence. Delivered in collaboration with the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), leading experts unpack the latest legislative developments and their impact on the music industry.

In Plain English for Lawyers, Brian McMahon provides practical guidance on clear and effective legal drafting. This course focuses on improving client communication and minimizing ambiguity, particularly in contract drafting, through the use of plain English.

Finally, Effective Advocacy for Young People highlights the unique challenges of representing young clients in conflict with the law. Developed with Oberstown Children Detention Campus, this course offers strategies for safeguarding their rights and ensuring access to justice.

Ideal for practitioners seeking to sharpen their skills across diverse legal domains, this series delivers essential updates and insights through engaging eLearning modules.

Course Description: Regulation Matters Hub

This comprehensive course comprises four individual modules, each designed to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge on critical regulatory aspects of legal practice. Completing each module grants 1 CPD hour (as described below), providing an excellent opportunity to built your CPD record.

Modules included in the course:

1. Regulation Matters: AML in Practice
   Explore anti-money laundering (AML) requirements in practice, with a focus on compliance strategies and real-world application.
   CPD: 1 client care and professional standards (accounting & AML compliance) by eLearning
   

2. Regulation Matters: Managing Client Expectations
   Learn techniques to effectively manage client expectations, enhancing communication and building stronger professional relationships.
   CPD: 1 hour client care and professional standards by eLearning
   

3. Regulation Matters: Cybercrime
   Stay informed about recent trends in cyberattacks and discover practical measures to mitigate risk in your practice.
   CPD: 1 hour client care and professional standards by eLearning
   

4. Regulation Matters: Preparing for an Inspection
   Gain insights into the inspection process and learn how to prepare your practice for regulatory inspections with confidence.
   CPD: 1 hour client care and professional standards (Accounting & AML compliance) by eLearning
   

Enrolment Information:

• If you have paid and received your enrolment key from Law Society Professional Training, please enter your key below.
• If you have paid and not received your enrolment key or cannot find the email, please email lspt@lawsociety.ie and they will send you the key.
• If you have not paid for this Regulation Matters Hub, please follow this link to the Law Society website where you can purchase the course.
  

Take advantage of this targeted training to enhance your regulatory knowledge and skills while earning CPD hours!