Professional Development (CPD) – Solicitor’s Professional Development working towards the SRA’s Competency Statement.
SRA Competency – All of our courses advertised below will satisfy Part B (Legal Technical Practice) of the SRA Competency Statement.
So why choose Sills & Betteridge LLP for your Professional Development?
- We employ a range of quality speakers who specialise in different areas of law to deliver high quality training to our delegates;
- We offer quality training in the Lincolnshire area which saves local solicitors’ firms money on travel expenses;
- We offer training at a reduced cost and offer discounts for group bookings;
- Our course materials are written by our speakers, are tailored to each individual course, and are updated before the course to ensure that the delegates are receiving the most up to date information; and
- Interaction between delegates and speakers is encouraged to help understanding.
How will you record your continuing competence?
You will be provided with a certificate at the end of each course. On the reverse of the certificate you will be able to reflect on your learning activity and record your tangible outcomes which can be retained and produced at a later stage as evidence of your continuing competence.
How do I book?
Please visit the event page that you would like to attend and complete the online booking form on that page.
Previous CPD training
SDLT for Commercial Property Lawyers
- 9 Oct 2024
- £169 + VAT
This course is for those who carry out commercial property transactions. It assumes you already know how to complete a land transaction return online for a standard purchase or lease but by the end of the day you will have a greater understanding of the law behind the tax and how SDLT applies to more complex transactions.
Read moreCourse 4: Public Children Law – 2024 Update
- 7 Oct 2024
- £95 + VAT
The course will encompass a comprehensive look at the key case law and legislative developments across aspects of public children law and adoption.
Read moreCourse 3: Private Children Law – 2024 Update
- 7 Oct 2024
- £95 + VAT
The course will encompass a comprehensive look at the key case law and legislative developments across aspects of private children law and procedure.
Read morePrivate Client Update | Working With the Residence Nil Rate Band | Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975
- 4 Oct 2024
- £199 + VAT
This session will provide a review of current issues in Private Client Practice. The session will focus on good practice and avoiding pitfalls. The content will depend on developments over the Summer, in particular any tax changes announced by the new Government.
Read moreCourse 2: Matrimonial Update, Financial Remedy Applications, Preparing for Hearings & Advocacy
- 12 Sep 2024
- £169 + VAT
The course will cover a comprehensive account of the law and procedure relating to financial remedy applications. It will cover aspects of a case from first instructions to final order.
Read moreActing for a Buyer on a New Build: Pitfalls & Tips
- 1 Nov 2022
- £109 + VAT
This course is aimed at the buyer’s solicitor who receives a “mountain” of paperwork from the Developer. This is especially true when the property is part of a multi-plot estate. The Developer will invariably impose an exchange deadline, the client has paid a reservation deposit and the pressure is on.
Read moreConveyancing - 2022 Update
- 1 Nov 2022
- £109 + VAT
Conveyancing is in a constant state of flux and busy practitioners can find it hard to stay up to date. This 3-hour CPD course will cover some of the key hot topics.
Read moreTax Issues For Private Client Practitioners
- 6 Oct 2022
- £109 + VAT
There are a number of areas where tax issues affect private client practitioners, particularly in the administration of estates and trusts.
Read morePrivate Client Update
- 6 Oct 2022
- £109 + VAT
This session will provide a review of current issues in Private Client Practice. The session will focus on good practice and avoiding pitfalls.
Read moreAdvising the suspect at the police station stage
- 30 Sep 2022
- £149 + VAT
There is always something new to learn concerning legislation and case-law in this difficult area even though you may have been practising for many years. This course is an update covering any particular hot topics at the current time.
Read morePublic Children Law - 2022 Update
- 29 Sep 2022
- £89 + VAT
The course will encompass a comprehensive look at the key case law and legislative developments across aspects of public children law and adoption. This will be an interactive seminar with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and to analyse key themes and case law throughout the day.
Read morePrivate Children Law - 2022 Update
- 29 Sep 2022
- £89 + VAT
The course will encompass a comprehensive look at the key case law and legislative developments across aspects of private children law and procedure. This will be an interactive seminar with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and to analyse key themes and case law throughout the day.
Read moreCriminal Law Update / Road Traffic Updates - 2022
- 17 Jun 2022
- £149 + VAT
Criminal Law Update to include but not limited to: New Legislation, What's new from the Sentencing Council and Important Case-law for criminal practitioners for the years 2022/2021/2020. Road Traffic Update to include but not limited to: Advising in the area of Serious Road Traffic Offences, Advising in the area of Lesser Road Traffic offences and Advising generally in relation to Penalty Points and Special Reasons.
Read moreAdoption Law and Placement Orders - Key Issues and Updates
- 22 Mar 2022
- £89 + VAT
How familiar are you with law surrounding adoption and placement? When is it necessary to apply for a placement order and what is the position with the transfer of parental responsibility, and thereafter? Do you understand how the adoption panel system works? Are panels needed, and what is a matching panel? The course will be covering the leading and developing case law and statutory provisions.
Read moreRunning Divorce Cases - The New Law in 2022
- 22 Mar 2022
- £89 + VAT
Family practitioners will be aware that there will be brought in, a significant change to divorce law, the first major change for over 49 years. The concept of ‘non-fault’ divorce will finally come into force into force on 6 April 2022. Are you, and your firm ready for this? This will be an interactive seminar with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and to analyse key themes and case law throughout the day.
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