Associates Management Development Programme
course overview

What?

Our Associates Management Development Programme is a flexible series of seven short face-to-face modules designed to develop the competencies required for success as a senior lawyer. Aimed at associate solicitors, it builds on the skills and knowledge developed in Management Course Stage 1 and looks in more depth at a range of aspects of law firm management. Organisations can select a programme of modules to suit their specific needs. Training is available on an in-house basis for organisations with a number of suitable associates.

Who?

The programme is aimed at associate solicitors with the potential to progress to senior law firm management.

Why?

Choose from our programme of seven modules to build an incremental learning programme to meet your needs
Develops the competencies required for success as a senior lawyer
Prepares associates for partnership or a lateral move
Designed and delivered by lawyers with senior practice experience
Specifically tailored to law firm practice – not just general management theory

How?

Organisations select a relevant programme from our list of seven three-hour face-to-face modules, which can be attended individually or as part of a structured programme. Modules are then delivered by our highly experienced trainers at a time and location to suit you.

The modules are highly interactive and use realistic exercises and scenarios to accurately mirror practice. The following modules are available:

Strategy:

Strategy and the profit imperative
Strategy and risk
Strategy and culture
What an effective strategy will tell you

Managing People:

Examples of good and bad management in a law firm
The role of personality in management
Managing upwards
Managing downwards
Managing trainees

Managing Risk:

The definition of risk
The difference between strategic and operational risk
The impact for a law firm of adverse risk outcomes
The role of the Solicitors Code of Conduct 2007 in managing risk
Key aspects of operational risk
Strategies to minimise operational risk

Business Development

Linking business development to the firm’s strategy
The importance of client retention and development
Most effective tactics for initiating and building relationships with decision-makers
Pitching for business

Advanced Communication Skills

Understanding why neuroscience and psychology are important to effective communication
Non-verbal communication, including stances and gestures
Bias, stereotyping and prejudice
The impact of authority on others
Developing emotional and social intelligence in order to achieve professional success

Managing Finance

Key measures: liquidity, gearing, profitability, recovery and utilisation
Financial statements: balance sheet, profit and loss, cashflow
Controlling performance: budgets, risk

Managing the Media (available for specialist groups)

The law of defamation, contempt of court and breach of confidence/privacy
Post-publication options where media attention is unsatisfactory
Awareness of the opportunities and challenges of working with the media

When?

The programme can be delivered throughout the year to meet your requirements.

Where?

Training can be delivered either at one of our centres, your premises or an appropriate third party venue nationwide.

How much?

Course fees vary according to requirements. Please contact us directly for a personalised quotation to meet your needs (see contact details below).

CPD?

Each module is accredited for three hours CPD.

Book

To discuss how we can meet your organisation's requirements and for more information, please call our Customer Contact Centre on 0800 289997 or e-mail inhousetraining@lawcol.co.uk

Find out more

E-mail inhousetraining@lawcol.co.uk
Call 0800 289997

Associates Management Development Programme course overview