The SRA defines competence as “the ability to perform the roles and tasks required by one’s job to the expected standard”. Three of the four SRA competency areas for solicitors are non-technical. The highest levels of technical skills are expected and assumed by clients, therefore the non-technical competencies are often what makes the crucial difference both to clients and the performance of the firm.
This intermediate level course is aimed at 3+ PQE lawyers with some existing management/supervision responsibilities within their firms, or those about to assume them. The session will deliver the business skills required to meet the SRA standards and to improve the performance of the firm.
The course can also be tailored for your firm and run in-house as a full day session or two half-day sessions. The content can be developed to meet the needs of any group within the firm e.g. 0-3 PQE, senior associates, new partners etc.
SECTION 1: Management Roles (Ethics, professionalism and judgement)
- Understanding management roles in law firms.
- Balancing management roles and fee-earning.
- Key responsibilities of ‘lawyer managers’.
SECTION 2: Finance and profitability (Managing yourself and your work)
- How ‘people issues’ influence profitability.
- Driving profitability through effective supervision and management.
SECTION 3: Business and Client Development (Working with other people)
- Understanding clients’ buying behaviour.
- Planning and building profitable long-term client relationships
SECTION 4: People Management (Working with other people)
- Managing individuals and teams – communication, coaching and development, delegation and performance management.
- Understanding leadership – how to develop leadership skills.
*Multi Delegate Discount Offer for Members*
Pay member rate for 1st delegate, then £99 for 2nd & only £49 for all other delegates (+vat)
Booking total will show full price but invoice will be discounted.
Multi delegate discounts cannot be used in conjunction with the Training Passport
