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LAW SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET 2020 TRAINING PROGRAMME Centre of Excellence for Professional Education and Lifelong Learning lawsociety.ie/lspt 1
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DEAR COLLEAGUES, Welcome to your Law Society Professional Training and Finuas Skillnet programme for 2020. The emphasis of this year’s programme is to deliver new, innovative, learner-centred training that can assist you in your day-to-day practice from a legal up-skilling, practice management and professional wellbeing perspective. It equally aims to address your learning and development needs in line with current trends, threats and opportunities within the legal sector. Over the last number of months we have held meetings with on the educational content for a Brexit Legal Summit. We solicitors to identify the type of training you require and will be expanding our suite of specialised legal programmes the days and times that suit you. In this regard I wish to pay to include a Smart Tech Skills Course, Mental Health and tribute and sincere thanks to the Bar Associations throughout Professional Wellbeing Programmes, a Construction Law Ireland and members of Council and Law Society Committees Masterclass and our suite of online programmes continues to who have given so generously of their time in consultation expand. Please keep checking the Professional Training web- with their colleagues and with us, to ensure that the training page - www.lawsociety.ie/cpd to keep up-to-date. If you have we design is relevant to you. any ideas or suggestions in relation to training you would like delivered, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the I wish to thank all of you who lecture on our programmes for Law Society Professional Training team. the expertise, time and commitment, which you tirelessly share with your colleagues to ensure that the training we Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to deliver is of the highest possible standard. welcoming you to our training over the coming months. Over the coming months additional new training events will Attracta O’Regan, Solicitor. Head, Law Society be included in our programme. We are currently working Professional Training and Law Society Finuas Skillnet LAW SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET TEAM Attracta O’Regan Anne Tuite Pat McCormack Katherine Kane Dr Rachael Hession Solicitor, Head, Law Society Grant Compliance & Finance Manager Solicitor, Solicitor, Professional Training & Law Programme Manager Programme Manager Programme Manager Society Finuas Skillnet Gwen McDevitt Gayle McNally Emma Snedker Yanina Somosierra Programme Administrator Programme Administrator Programme Administrator Programme Administrator Irish Institute of Training & Development Multiple Award Winners Awarded for Excellence & Dr Gabriel Brennan Padraic Courtney Antoinette Moriarty Colette Reid Innovation in Training & Solicitor, Solicitor, Psychotherapist, Solicitor, Development Programme Manager Programme Manager Programme Manager Programme Manager 3
CONTENTS 6 LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET CLUSTER PROGRAMME FOR 2020 May to December 2020 9 SUITE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES 2020 February – December 2020 10 SUITE OF SPECIALISED LEGAL PROGRAMMES March – December 2020 • Property Transactions Masterclass • Growth Strategy Workshop – A Blueprint to Sustain and Grow your Practice • Employment Law Masterclass: Practical Solutions to Common Problems • General and Commercial Litigation Masterclass • Planning & Environmental Law Masterclass for Conveyancers • The Fundamentals of Clinical Negligence Course • Wills, Probate, Estates and Tax Masterclass • Personal Injuries Litigation Masterclass • Practical Legal Research for the Practitioner – Skills Workshops • The Fundamentals of Commercial Contracts • Trauma Awareness Skills Training for Lawyers working with Children and Young People • Wills Drafting Masterclass • Enduring Powers of Attorney Masterclass • Probate Masterclass: New Forms and Procedures • Legal Brexit Symposium 20 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP 21 CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION February 2020 22 COACHING SKILLS FOR SOLICITORS AND PRACTICE MANAGERS February 2020 23 THE BUSINESS OF WELLBEING SUMMIT April and September 2020 24 LLM IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LAW September 2020 26 SUITE OF ELEARNING PROGRAMMES available from date of purchase until 31 December 2020 29 LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 32 BOOKING/PROFILE FORM Please note the dates, lecturers and programme content may be subject to change - for the latest programme details email FinuasSkillnet@lawsociety.ie and for a complete programme listing visit www.lawsociety.ie/CPDcourses 5
LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET CLUSTER PROGRAMME FOR 2020 Law Society Finuas Skillnet delivers CPD throughout Ireland in partnership with local Bar Associations and with the support of grant funding from Skillnet Ireland and the Department of Education and Skills. In 2020, we will host 10 Finuas Skillnet Cluster events spanning every region of Ireland. What is a cluster event? Tralee Finuas Skillnet Cluster A cluster is formed when a number of Bar Associations come together to identify the training they require for their members and the content and speakers whom they feel are most suitable to meet their training needs. In educational terms it is regarded as training needs analysis, identification, design and delivery. The Bar Associations identify their location of choice, the most suitable date and the format for the day which includes a networking lunch and evening drinks reception. The clusters are about education, networking, and collegiality. The networking lunch and evening reception are just as important as the educational sessions as they provide a forum for problem sharing and solving and relaxation away from the office. The success of the Law Society Finuas Skillnet Carrick-on-Shannon Clusters is dependent upon many factors, including: Finuas Skillnet Cluster • the support and participation of solicitors; • the dedication, hard work and invaluable expertise by the Presidents, Secretaries and CPD organisers in the Bar Associations throughout Ireland; • the expertise and generosity of solicitors who lecture at these events; • the work of Law Society Committees and their staff; and • the work of Law Society Finuas Skillnet Steering Committee members. Fee includes: educational training event, resource materials and hot networking lunch. For details of Law Society Finuas Skillnet Clusters in your region email FinuasSkillnet@lawsociety.ie OR visit www.lawsociety.ie/skillnetcluster 6
LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET CLUSTER PROGRAMME FOR 2020 DATE EVENT CPD HOURS* FEE 7 & 8 May Essential Solicitor Update Part I & II 7 May - 4 CPD Hours & 8 7 May - €100 Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim May - 6 CPD Hours 8 May - €135 7 & 8 May - €190 28 May Midlands General Practice Update 6 CPD Hours €135 Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, Co Laois 17 & 18 June North West General Practice Update Part I & II 17 June - 4 CPD Hours 17 June - €100 Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel, Donegal 18 June - 6 CPD Hours 18 June - €135 17 & 18 June - €190 26 June Essential Solicitor Update 6 CPD Hours €135 The Strand Hotel, Limerick, Co Limerick 10 September Essential General Practice Update 6 CPD Hours €135 Ballygarry House, Tralee, Co Kerry 9 October North East CPD Day 7 CPD Hours €135 Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan 5 & 6 November Connaught Solicitors’ Symposium Part I & II 5 Nov - 4 CPD Hours 5 Nov - €100 Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, Co Mayo & 6 Nov - 6 CPD Hours 6 Nov - €135 5 & 6 Nov - €190 13 November General Practice Update - Hotel Kilkenny, Kilkenny 6 CPD Hours €135 20 November Practitioner Update - Kingsley Hotel, Cork 6 CPD Hours €135 2 December Law Society Finuas Skillnet - Practice and Regulation 6 CPD Hours €135 Symposium – Mansion House, Dublin Thank you to the Bar Associations throughout Ireland who have worked with us in bringing education and training to our members. *CPD Scheme categorisation (General, Management & Professional Development Skills, Regulatory Matters (Accounting & Anti-Money Laundering Compliance) will be clarified when the event is posted to the web. Carrick-on-Shannon Cluster My colleagues in the Bar Association have commented to me on the advantage of having these events in a local area without having to travel to Dublin and found the time sav- ings a significant benefit. In addition I found that the Clus- Monaghan Cluster ter Events were extremely cost effective and significantly The conference was an opportunity for local solicitors to cheaper that many of the other CPD events organised by learn about new practice changes, network with col- various alternative providers. leagues, and raise concerns about different areas of prac- tice. The north-east CPD Day is the perfect opportunity for Given that the range of subjects chosen were dictated by solicitors from the region to come together, collaborate and the wishes of the local Bar Associations, I found the topics discuss relevant changes to the law. were dealt with by extremely competent speakers who gave well researched insights and practical updates on issues Kevin Hickey, Hickey Henderson Solicitors, Clones, Co that would arise on a regular basis and I have no hesitation Monaghan, President, Monaghan Bar Association in thoroughly recommending them to my colleagues. Kieran Ryan, Partner, Kelly & Ryan, Solicitors, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, President, Leitrim Bar Association 7
SUITE OF LAW SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ANNUAL CONFERENCES Centre of Excellence for Professional Education and Lifelong Learning These events are designed and delivered in partnership with Law Society Professional Training and Law Society Committees. Below are some snapshots from 2019 CPD events. 8
SUITE OF ANNUAL LAW SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCES FOR 2020 Centre of Excellence for Professional Education and Lifelong Learning These events are designed and delivered in partnership with Law Society Professional Training and Law Society Committees To view the full programme visit www.lawsociety.ie/CPD DATE EVENT CPD HOURS** DISCOUNTED* FULL FEE FEE 18 February IMRO Law Society of Ireland Copyright Lecture – 1 General (by Group Complimentary ‘European Copyright Law, from the printing press Study) to the digital age, a journey of constant change’ 25 March Healthcare Regulation in Ireland 2020 – Where are 3 M & PD Skills (by €160 €186 we now? Group Study) 3 April The Litigator and the Mediation Act, 2017 2 General (by Group €135 Study) 29 April Acting for the Older Client – in collaboration with 3 General (by Group €160 €186 Solicitors for the Elderly Study) 28 May The In-House Panel Discussion – in collaboration 3 M & PD Skills (by €65 with the In-House and Public Sector Committee Group Study) 24 September Annual Employment Law Update - in collaboration 3 General (by group €160 €186 with the Employment & Equality Law Committee study) 2 October Annual Litigation Conference – in collaboration 3.5 General (by Group €160 €186 with the Litigation Committee Study) 8 October Younger Members Conference – in collaboration 3 M & PD Skills (by €135 with the Younger Members Committee Group Study) 22 October Annual Property Law Conference – in collaboration 3.5 General (by Group €160 €186 with the Conveyancing Committee Study) 29 October Probate & Tax Conference – in collaboration with 3 General (by Group €160 €186 the PAT and Taxation Committee Study) 5 November Annual In-House and Public Sector Conference 3 M & PD Skills plus €160 €186 – in collaboration with the In-House and Public 2 General Sector Committee Total 5 Hours (By Group Study) 12 November Annual Business Law Conference – in 4 General (by Group €160 €186 collaboration with the Business Law Committee Study) 26 November Annual Criminal Law Conference – in collaboration 3 General (by Group €160 €186 with the Criminal Law Committee Study) 27 November Annual Family & Child Law Conference - in 3 General €160 €186 collaboration with the Family & Child Law 1 Regulatory Matters Committee 1 M & PD Skills Total 5 Hours (by Group Study) *Fee Applicable to Law Society Finuas Skillnet Members **CPD Hours and classification are subject to change 9
2020 SUITE OF SPECIALISED LEGAL PROGRAMMES The Suite of Specialised Legal Programmes is presented in collaboration with Law Society Finuas Skillnet. For the latest on these programmes visit our webpage www.lawsociety.ie/cpdcourses PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Topics to be covered include MASTERCLASS This module will address commercial property transactions. It will deal with commercial lending and the corporate borrower. Property issues in insolvency, examinership DATES: Module 3: 14 & 15 February and liquidation will be explored along with NAMA and TIME: Module 3: 2.30pm to 6.00pm & related topics such as powers, execution, disclaimer 10.00am to 5.00pm and repudiation. Another tax session forms part of this Friday afternoon and all day programme with a particular focus on the obligations Saturday (Light lunch included on relating to VAT, CGT and CAT. Saturday sessions) Access to an iPad is required for this Lastly commercial leases will be addressed with an programme and iPad training occurs examination of key issues such as rent review, alienation and from 2.30pm to 4.00pm on Fridays repair. There will be guidance offered as to how to negotiate VENUE: Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall and handle disputes and the programme will touch upon the Place, Dublin 7 landlord and tenant reform proposals. FEE: €595 (iPad included in fee) Lecturers €295 (iPad not included in fee) Our lecturers are distinguished legal experts and provide DISCOUNTED* FEE: €570 (iPad included in fee) legal services and advice to all sectors of industry both €270 (iPad not included in fee) nationally and internationally. Their significant experience will be shared through the interactive manner in which all CPD HOURS: 8 General plus 2 Management & lectures and workshops will be delivered. Professional Development Skills (By Group Study) Note: Even as a non-conveyancing solicitor, I found this course The Property Transactions Masterclass is to be hugely interesting and beneficial to my practice. The divided into three discrete modules. lecturers were respected and experienced practitioners Module 1 – the Fundamentals of Property who ensured the lectures were informative, engaging and Transactions took place in November 2019 practical. The course materials and method of delivery, Module 2 – Complex Property Transactions in particular the use of iPads, provided an invaluable and took place in January 2020 easily accessible resource. I would have no hesitation in Module 3 – Commercial Property Transactions recommending the Property Transactions Masterclass to will run on 14/15 February 2020. colleagues. The next full programme will commence in November Susan Webster 2020, details available shortly. Principal, Susan Webster & Company Solicitors Aim and Objectives This Masterclass is aimed at all practitioners acting in property transactions and this module is specifically tailored for those who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in respect of commercial property transactions. Each lecture is followed by a test your own knowledge quiz and an interactive workshop. 10
GROWTH STRATEGY WORKSHOP – A BLUEPRINT Growth Objective Setting TO SUSTAIN AND GROW YOUR PRACTICE • Description of your practice • Vision Statement • Market Context DATES: 11 March • Future Growth Options TIME: 9.30am to 4.30pm Action Plan VENUE: Law Society of Ireland • Overall Growth Objectives • Action Planning FEE: €255 • Action Plan by Growth Objective DISCOUNTED* FEE: €210 Overview of Marketing • Marketing Objectives CPD HOURS: 6 Management & Professional • Marketing tactics Development Skills (by Group • Target Markets Study) Marketing Communications • Digital Footprint – Website, Social Media, Email, Blogs Overview • Networking Smaller practices are unique within the profession and they • Referrals face challenges similar to other small businesses. Given • Client UX the dynamic environments in which smaller practices operate and the evolving needs of clients, development of Speakers include a growth strategy will ensure that actions are planned and Mary Cloonan, Founder, Marketing Clever, Dublin implemented now so that they will positively influence the Working exclusively with professional services firms future sustainability of small practices. and business to business organisations, Mary Cloonan, founder of Marketing Clever, is a virtual head of marketing Learning Outcomes for her clients. With over 20 years’ experience working in Law Society Finuas Skillnet in collaboration with the Small professional services and business to business organisations, Practice Support programme has designed a workshop Mary has worked with seven of the top twenty accountancy to assist you in completing the Growth Strategy and the firms in Ireland to date. Whether you have a desire to create Marketing Workbooks. The workshop is designed to give you profile with a specific target audience or a feeling that you the marketing and communication knowledge and skills are not doing enough to market your practice or firm and you needed to sustain and grow your practice. are not sure where to focus, Mary can help. In 2019, Mary was invited to join accounting and advisory HLB International’s Topics to be covered include global marketing steering advisory board. Growth Strategy Overview • What is a Growth Strategy Dorcas Réamonn, Lecturer, the Smurfit School, UCD, • Benefits of a Growth Strategy Dublin • Participants and Contributors to a Growth Strategy Dorcas is a lecturer of ‘Digital Technology and Design’ and • Dependencies and success criteria ‘Technology and Design for Digital Marketing’ and ‘Digital • Growth Strategy Project management process Marketing’ for M.Sc. students in The Michael Smurfit Practice Performance Graduate Business School of UCD. She also works with the • Understanding the performance of your practice Innovation Academy on Innovation & Design Thinking • Setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Modules. She is an author of ‘WordPress Masterbook 2019: • Outline current practice areas Make a Website from Scratch - For Total Beginners’, which What does your ideal Client look like is currently the top-selling book on Amazon UK in the • Know the value of generating a client profile WordPress and also CMS categories. She has been training, • How to create a client profile mentoring and consulting businesses since 2011. Teaching • Client Segments subjects she covers include; website making (especially • Client Sectors WordPress), video creation, image editing, strategy, search SWOT Analysis engine optimisation (SEO), UX and auditing. She founded • What is a SWOT Analysis? Zonua in 2010. • Identify your Practice’s Strengths • Identify your Practice’s Weaknesses Tadhg Guiry, Founder, Evolve Marketing, Dublin • Identify Opportunities for Growth Tadhg works at the intersection of the legal industry and the • Identify possible threats to your practice growth digital world. His agency specifically works with law firms Market Analysis in Ireland and the US with a focus on new client acquisition. • PESTEL – What is it? While working in a PI claims department at a large insurance • The value of generating a PESTEL company, he recognised that the vast majority of law firms • Information sources for a PESTEL were marketing away from the truth and wasting a lot of • How to general a PESTEL their ad budget. So after a few years abroad growing a tech Growth Objective Setting startup in Austin, Texas, he came back to Dublin to start • Description of your practice Evolve Marketing. His core skills include marketing strategy, • Vision Statement paid traffic acquisition campaigns (Google Ads/ Facebook • Market Contex Ads), building funnels, email marketing and direct response • Future Growth Options copywriting. Competitor Analysis • Generating Competitor Profiles • How do your competitors behave? 11
EMPLOYMENT LAW MASTERCLASS: GENERAL AND COMMERCIAL PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO COMMON LITIGATION MASTERCLASS PROBLEMS DATES: 24 & 25 April TIME: 2:00pm – 6:00pm (Friday) DATES: 20 March 9:00am – 4:30pm (Saturday) TIME: 9.30am to 5.30pm VENUE: Law Society of Ireland VENUE: Law Society of Ireland FEE: €425 FEE: €255 (fee includes materials, DISCOUNTED* FEE: €350 refreshments and light lunch) CPD HOURS: 10 including 1 Regulatory Matters DISCOUNTED* FEE: €210 (fee includes materials, (by Group Study) refreshments and light lunch) CPD HOURS: 6.5 General (by Group study) Aim and Objectives Aim and Objectives The course comprises lectures and small group modules This one-day Employment Law Masterclass will give delivered by experienced practitioners. It will address recent practitioners a highly practical and up to date insight into developments; practice procedure; legislation; and case- how to deal in a practical way with employment law issues law in a wide range of key areas of general and commercial and problems. The speakers are all leading experts in this litigation. field and will share their knowledge and expertise with delegates. Topics to be covered include Topics addressed will include Discovery & Legal Privilege; Speakers in the past have included Defamation Actions; Professional Negligence claims; Probate • Marguerite Bolger SC litigation (including testamentary actions, S117 claims, • Richard Grogan, Principal, Richard Grogan & Associates cohabitant claims); Third Party Procedure; Mediation; Solicitors, Dublin Land litigation; Appeals (Practice & Procedure), Costs • Duncan Inverarity, Partner, A & L Goodbody Solicitors, developments. Dublin • Caroline Jenkinson, Deputy Chairman, Labour Court Lecturers in the past have included • Catherine O’Flynn, Partner, William Fry Solicitors, • Colette Reid, Solicitor and Programme Director, Law Dublin Society of Ireland, Dublin • Alastair Purdy, Principal, Alastair Purdy & Co., Solicitors, • Joe O’Malley, Partner, Hayes Solicitors, Dublin Galway • Anne Marie Maher BL, Junior Counsel, Bar Council of • Des Ryan BL Ireland, Dublin • Helen Kilroy, Partner, McCann FitzGerald, Dublin • Louise O’Reilly, Solicitor, & Legal Director, DAC Beachcroft, Dublin • Michael Kealey, Solicitor, DMG Media, Dublin • Paul Meagher, Principal, Meagher Solicitors, Dublin • Garret Flynn BL, Bar Council of Ireland, Dublin • Niamh Mc Hugh BL, Junior Counsel, Bar Council of Ireland, Dublin • Geraldine Manners BL, Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Dublin 12
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FUNDAMENTALS OF CLINICAL MASTERCLASS FOR CONVEYANCERS NEGLIGENCE COURSE DATES: 24 & 25 April DATES: 22 & 23 May TIME: 2.00pm to 6.00pm (Friday) VENUE: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, 10.00am to 5.00pm (Saturday) Golden Lane, Dublin 8 VENUE: Law Society of Ireland FEE: €425 FEE: €425 DISCOUNTED* FEE: €350 DISCOUNTED* FEE: €350 CPD HOURS: 10 including 1 Regulatory Matters (by Group Study) CPD HOURS: 8 General Plus 2 Management & Professional Development Skills (by Group study) Aim and Objectives The Fundamentals of Clinical Negligence Course comprises Aim and Objectives lectures and small group modules delivered by experienced This Planning & Environmental Law masterclass is aimed at practitioners. It examines the fundamentals of clinical all practitioners acting in both residential and commercial negligence claims from the relevant legal principles to the transactions. Our masterclass format includes a workshop practice and procedure of a clinical negligence action. element in each module to gain a practical and applied understanding of this area of the conveyancing process. The Topics to be covered include topics covered reflect the planning and environmental issues • Application of the Dunne Principles; arising for conveyancers, in addition to an overview of the • Recent developments in personal injury litigation as it planning application and appeal process. The presenters and impacts clinical negligence claims and actions workshop facilitators are experts in this field. • Consent and Confidentiality • Open disclosure Topics to be covered include • Pre-action protocols • The planning application (legal and procedural rules), • Periodic payment orders appeals and representation • Recent case-law • Planning warranty – General Condition 36 • Defective product liability • Pre-contract enquiries, Requisitions and searches • Gathering relevant information, such as medical records, • Planning compliance issues hospital protocols • Opinions of compliance • Choosing and instructing the appropriate medical • Planning bonds & Financial contributions/taking in experts charge issues • Mediation • Section160 injunctions • Nervous shock claims • Section 5 referrals and issues relating to exempted • The Coroner’s Court developments • Costs • Section 47 agreements • Contamination Land Issues Speakers • CPOs Our speakers are distinguished legal experts with extensive • Due diligence and environmental warranties experience, their knowledge will be shared through the • Building energy performance interactive manner in which all lectures and workshops will • Obligations pursuant to Strategic Infrastructure legislation be delivered. • EIA • Habitats Directive • Arrangements with Irish Water re connections and planning compliance Speakers • Danielle Conaghan, Partner, Environment & Planning Group, Arthur Cox, Dublin • Finola McCarthy, Partner, Ronan Daly Jermyn, Cork • Alan Roberts, Partner, A & L Goodbody, Dublin • Prof. Yvonne Scannell, Consultant, Arthur Cox, Dublin • Brendan Slattery, Partner, McCann FitzGerald, Dublin • Patrick Sweetman, Partner, Matheson, Dublin Excellent Masterclass, having attended it in 2019, I highly recommend it! Sonia McEntee, Principal, Apartment Law at Sonia McEntee Solicitors, Dublin and Cavan 13
WILLS, PROBATE, ESTATES & TAX PERSONAL INJURIES LITIGATION MASTERCLASS MASTERCLASS DATES: Module 1: 5 & 6 June DATES: 3 & 4 July Module 2: 19 & 20 June TIME: 2.00pm – 6.15pm (Friday) TIME: 2.00pm to 5.30pm on two Fridays 9.00am – 5.00pm (Saturday) 10.00am to 5.30pm on two VENUE: Law Society of Ireland Saturdays FEE: €425 VENUE: Law Society of Ireland DISCOUNTED* FEE: €350 FEE: €850 CPD HOURS: 10 including 1 Regulatory Matters DISCOUNTED* FEE: €700 (by Group Study) CPD HOURS: 20 General (by Group Study) Aim and Objectives Aim and Objectives A practical series of lectures and workshops presented The course comprises lectures and small group modules with by leading experts, to update and develop practitioners’ experienced practitioners dealing with the key elements of knowledge in the field of Wills, Probate, Estates and Tax and recent developments in general personal injuries claims. arising on same. There have been a number of recent legislative changes in this area which will be addressed. Topics to be covered include Topics to be covered include Module 1 The topics will include; the Statute of Limitations; the • Update on CAT and Estate Planning and Administration Personal Injuries Assessment Board; PI practice and of Estates procedure under the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 (as • Taxation of estates dealing with CAT and other taxes amended) and the Rules of Court; Damages (recent trends arising including Discretionary Trust Tax and taxation and issues); Section 26 applications; recent case law; Claims issues (CAT and CGT) on the break up / dissolution of involving an injured child; Claims involving the Motor Trusts Insurer’s Bureau of Ireland, Fatal Injury actions; Bullying and • Wrap up lecture and workshop incorporating all issues Harassment Claims; Periodic Payment Orders; Good practice arising in Modules 1 and 2 and ethical issues; and Costs. Module 2 Speakers in the past have included • Update and review of will drafting, probate and • Suzanne Hill – Solicitor and Assessor with the Injuries administration Board • Dealing with advising the LPR on capacity and other • Noel Guiden - Legal Costs Accountant and Managing issues Partner, Behan & Assoc. • Non-contentious and contentious applications to the • Niamh Mc Hugh BL Probate Officer and the Courts • Sinéad Nunan - Managing Partner, Michael Houlihan & • Administering trusts on death either by will or otherwise Partners, Solicitors • Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 • Stephen Hanaphy BL, • Shane M. Kelly BL Participants can chose to attend module 1, module 2 or both. • John Byrne - B.Comm, M.B.S., F.I.A., F.S.A.I. - Consulting Actuary Lecturers and tutors in the past have included • Padraic Courtney, Law Society of Ireland • Anne Stephenson, Principal, Stephenson Solicitors • Annette O’Connell, Probate Officer Colette Reid • Finola O’Hanlon, Principal,O’Hanlon Tax • Teresa Pilkington, Senior Counsel • Brian E Spierin, Senior Counsel • Michelle McLoughlin, Principal, M. McLoughlin & Co. Solicitors • Brian Bohan – Founding Partner, Bohan Solicitors 14
PRACTICAL LEGAL RESEARCH FOR THE THE FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMERCIAL PRACTITIONER - SKILLS WORKSHOPS CONTRACTS DATES: Day 1: 13 February DATES: Module 1: 6 & 7 November Day 2: 27 February Module 2: 27 & 28 November TIME: Day 1: 5.00pm to 9.00pm TIME: 2.00pm to 6.00pm (Fridays) (5.00pm to 6.00pm - iPad 9.00am to 4.30pm (Saturdays – light Introduction & Set Up) lunch included) Day 2: 6.00pm to 9.00pm VENUE: Law Society of Ireland VENUE: Law Society of Ireland FEE: €1,240 (Course fee includes an iPad FEE: €636 for both workshops (iPad and interactive eBook) included in fee) DISCOUNTED* FEE: €1,140 €250 for both workshops (iPad not included in fee) CPD HOURS: 20 (including 3 Management & Professional Development Skills) DISCOUNTED* FEE: €572 for both workshops (iPad (by Group Study) included in fee) €188 for both workshops (iPad not included in fee) Why is this Course for You? CPD HOURS: 2 General plus 4 Management & Solicitors, Barristers, Contract Managers and Professional Development Skills (by Directors, In-house Counsel, Purchasing Personnel Group study) This intensive introductory course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of what is required to successfully negotiate and draft commercial contracts. Aim and Objectives Lawyers are required to advise on and draft contracts for a The Legal Research Skills Workshops are aimed at wide variety of business arrangements. This course provides practitioners and focus on solving clients’ problems. An participants with an opportunity to develop the skill of overview of both paper-based and electronic resources will effective contract drafting. Participants will also gain an be followed by practical workshops whereby delegates carry insight into the key terms and considerations involved in out systematic and comprehensive research. Delegates will typical commercial agreements. This course is therefore leave with skills to enable them analyse clients’ instructions relevant to solicitors, barristers, contract managers and to identity the issues and ultimately present the results of purchasing personnel, both in the private and public sector. their research in a clear and practical format. The Course is iPad-based with research carried out on both iPads and PCs. Method of Delivery iPad and Interactive eBook accessed via iTunesU Topics to be covered include Course & Interactive Onsite Lectures and Workshops • Introduction to legal research This course will be delivered over a period of two half- • Overview of internet resources – Acts, SIs and Case Law days and two full-days. As well as independent learning, • Introduction to researching European Law the course will incorporate the use of iPads in interactive • Practical IT/iPad-based Workshop lectures and workshops. • Strategies for solving practical legal problems • Research Record Workshop Outcomes Improved Competitiveness & Reduced Risk Exposure Please note: The course is designed to equip participants with the Access to an iPad is essential for participation in this necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to draft programme. Delegates are required to attend both modules commercial agreements and to advise on the impact of various commercial arrangements on day-to-day business. Speakers Course Content • John Furlong, Knowledge Management consultant, Law • Contract Law Refresher/Update Society Technology Committee member, Dublin • Negotiating contracts • Dr Rachael Hession, Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland • Understanding the anatomy of a contract • Mary Upton, MA, BCL (Hons), PG Dip, PG Cert, Solicitor, • Drafting a contract Dublin • Ecommerce • Alma Clissmann, Manager, Law Reform Commission, • Agency and Distributions Agreements Dublin • Franchising Agreements • Outsourcing Agreements Lecturers Our lecturers are distinguished legal experts and provide legal services and advice to all sectors of industry both nationally and internationally. Their significant experience will be shared through the interactive manner in which all lectures and workshops will be delivered. 15
TRAUMA AWARENESS SKILLS TRAINING Module 2: Taking Instructions 2: Instructions FOR LAWYERS WORKING WITH CHILDREN This module will build upon the skills in taking instructions module one and provide lawyers with practical best practice AND YOUNG PEOPLE skills and tools for taking instructions from children and young people. It will be delivered through demonstrations DATE & TIME To be confirmed and scenario based role-plays. VENUE: Law Society of Ireland Learning Outcomes FEE: €850 • Reflective discussion of experience in taking instructions DISCOUNTED* FEE: €700 from children and young people in practice • Interactive demonstration of best practice tools and skills CPD HOURS: 22 Management and Professional for taking instructions Development Skills (By Group • Reflection and group discussion on the learning from the Study) session Aim and Objectives Instructor: Andy Sirel, Senior Associate, JustRight, This training is aimed at solicitors and barristers who work Scotland with children, young people and their families. This course is tailored for lawyers who wish to gain the practical skills to Module 3: Working with Trauma: Skills for Lawyers communicate effectively and take instructions from children This module will equip lawyers with an understanding and young people. of effects of trauma and secondary traumatisation and the knowledge and skills to trauma inform their practice. Research on children’s experiences of the justice system This session will be delivered through a mix of interactive conducted by the EU Fundamental Rights Agency found that lectures, demonstrations and scenario based role-plays. children who engage with the justice system respond better to professionals who have received targeted training on Learning Outcomes working with children. • Understanding of the theory of trauma and secondary traumatisation and how it can impact on children and Our innovative course provides hands on practical skills young people lawyers are in contact with training in how to take instructions from children equipping • Understanding the signs of trauma and how lawyers can participants with effective active listening and interview- respond appropriately ing. Coupled with skills training, participants will gain an • Insights into children’s experiences of the justice system understanding of child development, how to avoid secondary as victims, witnesses or parties to a case traumatisation of children and methods of self-care. • Interactive demonstration of best practice tips and tools The training will be delivered in small group sessions through to avoid secondary traumatisation of children and young interactive lectures, examining real life scenarios, role plays people and best practice demonstrations. Participants will be re- • Practical role play for participants to practice using tools quired to engage in reflective practices and peer learning. and skills • Information session on supports and services for Programme Leader: Julie Ahern, Access to Justice Manager, children and young people Children’s Rights Alliance • Reflection and group discussion on the learning from the session Modules Outline Instructor: Dr Sharon Lambert, Lecturer, University College Module 1: Taking Instructions 1: Foundation Skills Cork This module will provide lawyers with the foundation skills for taking instructions from children and young people. It Module 4: Understanding Child Development and Child will be delivered through demonstrations and scenario based Protection for Lawyers role-plays. This module will provide lawyers with an understanding of child development, attachment theory and how they Learning Outcomes affect legal practice. The module will also give lawyers an • Introduction and overview of the session aims and understanding on child protection law and the different intended learning outcomes indicators of harm. This session will be delivered through • Understanding active listening methodology as it relates interactive lectures, questions, and answers. to taking instructions and working with children • Interactive demonstration of best practice tools and skills Learning Outcomes that can be used when in a consultation with children • Stages of child development and when taking instructions from children • Attachment theory an how it impacts on legal practice • Practical role play for participants to practice using tools • Understanding the different stages of child development and skills • Understanding Child protection indicators of harm and • Reflection and group discussion on the learning from the how lawyers should respond session Instructor: Emma Byrne- McNamee, Course Facilitator Instructor: Caroline O’Sullivan, Director of Services, and Consultant, Carlow and Kilkenny County Childcare ISPCC Committees 16
WILLS DRAFTING MASTERCLASS Dr Geoffrey Shannon DATES: To be confirmed TIME: 2.00pm to 5.30pm VENUE: Law Society of Ireland FEE: €255 DISCOUNTED* FEE: €210 CPD HOURS: 6 General (by Group Study) Aim and Objectives To outline, by reference to recent judgments and the speakers hard won experience, pitfalls for practitioners and best practice when taking instructions and drafting wills to ensure that the will executed carries out the client’s informed instructions in a clear unambiguous manner as tax efficiently as reasonably possible. Topics to be covered include • Recent case law concerning wills and will drafting and the relevance of same for solicitors. • Attending on the client, taking instructions drafting in accordance with those instructions and execution of the will • Will Trusts, are they appropriate? Drafting of Will Trusts • Taxation issues that arise in the drafting of wills and will trusts Speakers in the past have included • Padraic Courtney, Solicitor, Course Manager, Secretary to Module 5: Self-Care for lawyers Probate and Trusts Committee, Law Society of Ireland This module will provide lawyers with tips, tools and • Anne Marie Maher, Bar of Ireland, Dublin insights into how incorporate self-care into their practice. • Anne Stephenson, Principal, Stephenson Solicitors, Dublin Learning Outcomes • Michelle McLoughlin, Principal, McLoughlin & Co. • Learning how to set appropriate boundaries Solicitors, Sligo • Overview of the supports and services available • Tools and tips for self-care Instructor: Antoinette Moriarty, Psychotherapist & Law School Psychological Services Manager, Law Society of Ireland Module 6: Jurisprudence This module will provide participants with an overview of the child friendly justice principles and provide insights into how lawyers can incorporate these into their practice Learning Outcomes • Overview of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Council of Europe Child Friendly Justice Principles and their practical use in representing children • Insights into the jurisprudence on innovative practices in the legal process • Tips on how to engage the courts to improve the legal system for children and young people Instructor: Dr Geoffrey Shannon, Solicitor, Chair Adoption Authority of Ireland, Child Law Expert 17
ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY PROBATE MASTERCLASS: NEW FORMS MASTERCLASS AND PROCEDURES DATES: To be confirmed DATES: To be confirmed TIME: 2.00pm to 5.30pm TIME: 9.00am to 5.30pm VENUE: Law Society of Ireland VENUE: Law Society of Ireland FEE: €255 FEE: €255 DISCOUNTED* FEE: €210 DISCOUNTED* FEE: €210 CPD HOURS: 3.5 General (by Group Study) CPD HOURS: 6 General (by Group Study) Aim and Objectives Aim and Objectives Practitioners will learn about taking instructions in relation To introduce to probate practitioners the new probate forms to and the procedural requirements involved in order to and changes to practice to be brought into effect shortly and satisfactorily execute an EPA. They would have a fuller to bring practitioners through the amended process through understanding of the effect of executing and registering an lectures and workshops. EPA and how to avoid the common pitfalls. They will also learn about family disputes and objections to registration Topics to be covered include and the applications to court that may ensue. The role of the • Changes to Probate Papers, Practice & Procedure Office of Wards of Court in the registration of EPAs will be • The Inland Revenue Affidavit from a Probate Office outlined. perspective • What type of Grant is needed and who is entitled to take Topics to be covered include it out • Introduction to EPAs and the execution and registration • Oath, Bond, Affidavits, Certificates, etc… the new papers of same and procedures • Common difficulties arising in the registration of EPAs • Other types of application to the Probate Officer / Court • Family disputes in EPAs including objections to Registration and applications to Court Speakers in the past have included • Rita Considine, County Registrar Speakers in the past have included • Kevin Fidgeon, Assistant Probate Officer • James Finn, Registrar of Wards of Courts • John Glennon, Probate Officer • Margaret Walsh, Partner, Sheil Solicitors, Dublin • Anne Heenan, Seat Office • Caroline McColl, Seat Office • Anne Stephenson, Principal, Stephenson Solicitors, Dublin The Enduring Powers of Attorney masterclass was very informative, and also dealt with many practical issues that may arise in respect of EPA’s from initial instructions to registration. I have benefited from my attendance. Rita Tynan, Solicitor. Niall J. Moran, Patrick Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly 18
LEGAL BREXIT SYMPOSIUM DATES: Wednesday 25 March TIME: 10.00am to 5:00pm VENUE: Law Society of Ireland FEE: €186 DISCOUNTED* FEE: €160 CPD HOURS: 5 Hours (By Group Study) Training Approach Brexit will have profound implications for practitioners in this jurisdiction. At this symposium a number of leading experts will discuss the high level legal implications from a general perspective followed by panel discussions dealing with the specific legal impact on the following core areas of practice: Criminal Law, Business Law, IP & Data Protection, Customs, Excise and Tax, Civil Litigation, In-House (IFS, Pharma, Medical Devices, Agri/food, Construction, Manufacturing), Family & Child Law, EU & International Affairs, and Employment Law. The afternoon panel sessions have been designed in collaboration with the relevant Law Society Committees and will be 45 minutes in duration (each panel session will be repeated three times to enable participants pick and choose three session’s to attend.) Light lunch is included. For more details email FinuasSkillnet@lawsociety.ie or phone the Law Society Finuas Skillnet team at 01 8815727 19
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME 2020/2021 This Programme will commence in October 2020 – full details will be available shortly – please email a member of our team on FinuasSkillnet@lawsociety.ie for details Antoinette Moriarty, The most life-transforming course leader course I have ever been on. Kevin O’Leary, Cork County Council I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Hilkka Becker, Chairperson International Protection Appeals Tribunal Aim and Objectives and executive coaching. Our facilitators are passionate about Leaders and decision makers are no longer limited to top leadership and bring a wealth of leadership development, management in organisations. Our Programme equips and as well as national and international experience to the enables participants to exert leadership and influence at all Programme. levels of authority in all kinds of professional legal settings: private practice, corporate, in-house, general counsel, local Why do this programme? authority and other governmental bodies. Designed to help lawyers become more effective leaders, this 6 month programme delves into the fundamentals of your Take control of your career path while learning to unique leadership potential, unpacks your personal style, maximize team productivity, drive innovation, and secure a builds effective team leadership skills and allows you to competitive edge for your company. integrate leadership practices tin order to accomplish your company’s goals. The programme is delivered in 4 modules over 6 months as follows: Individual Executive Coaching • Leadership in Perspective A unique feature of this programme is the inclusion of three • Leading Self; Uncovering your Inner Leader (1.5 hr) executive coaching sessions with members of the • Leading People; Leading People for Business programme delivery team who are all experienced Executive Breakthrough Coaches. • Leading Practice; Making your Leadership Real On-line resources & on-line Community of Leadership Course leader Each module will be supplemented with excellent on-line Antoinette Moriarty, Psychotherapist leads the Law School materials and useful resources and activities, enabling Counselling Service and designs the psychological element participants to actively embed leadership skills and of solicitors’ training. capacities throughout the Programme. Partners - Resonate Leadership, PM/Philip Matthews and SEVEN; Psychology at work We partner with leading dynamic consultancies from the worlds of business, psychology, organisational development 20
CERTIFICATE IN If you want people to listen to PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION you as distinct from simply hear what you’re saying, you need to do this course. The course would be invaluable for sole/small practitioners in particular, teaching DATES: 19 February – 16 May (19 February, 4 March, 14 March, 8 April, 18 April, 6 May, 16 May) you how to communicate effectively with both professionals and clients, TIME: 10.00am to 5:00pm as well as learning how to use new VENUE: Law Society of Ireland media to do that. On a scale of 1 to FEE: €1,550 (iPad included in fee) 10 the score is 10. DISCOUNTED* FEE: €1,450 (iPad included in fee) Bill Holohan, Senior Partner - CPD HOURS: Full Management & General CPD (by Group Study) Holohan Lane, Solicitors, Dublin for 2020 (subject to attending all sessions as outlined in the timetable) and Cork Aim and Objectives Programme Team includes This Certificate in Professional Education is aimed Dr. Gabriel Brennan, PHD, M.LITT, B.A. (HONS.), LL.B., at professional educators who design and/or deliver PG DIP., PG CERT. programmes to professionals. The course is suited to Gabriel has been involved in the provision of professional educators from a range of professional fields including legal education for over twenty years. Gabriel practiced law, medicine, accountancy, taxation, pharmacy and as a solicitor with Abercorn Solicitors before joining the international education. The demands on a professional Education Department of the Law Society as a Course educator are distinct and the skillset and knowledge base Manager with responsibility for the design and delivery of required are different from those required for general numerous property and skills related courses. She has been education and training. Our innovative course recognises involved in the design of a teaching and learning website and this difference and is tailored specifically to meet the needs is experienced in providing training and support to lecturers of professional educators. We bring the traditional ‘train the and tutors. trainer’ concept to a contemporary and new, more advanced, level by taking a nuanced and comprehensive approach to Antoinette Moriarty, MIAHIP, M.A., M.Sc. the theory and knowledge, attitudinal judgement and skills Antoinette combines her understanding of optimum and practice required to excel as a professional educator. human performance, gained through her training as a Psychotherapist in London and Dublin with over 20 years’ There is integrated use of technology throughout the experience designing and leading professional and executive programme. Participants will require access to an iPad for development for lawyers and other executive leaders. delivery of course materials, for completion of quizzes and In addition to her private Psychotherapy and Executive course activities and also for live engagement in on-line Coaching practice (www.professionaltherapy.ie), Antoinette discussion groups. manages the Law Society of Ireland’s Psychological Services and teaches a new element of professional legal education Contact Hours entitled ‘Shrink Me - Psychology of a Lawyer’. In addition to the course contact hours participants are required to spend at least 5-hours online completing Additional guest speakers have included: activities and engaging with our on-line community of • Dr Rachael Hession, Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland practice. A CPD certificate of completion will issue once • Rob Lowney, Learning Technologist, DCU participants have successfully completed a reflective practice • Sinéad Lucey, International Education Manager, IUA learning assignment. • John Lunney, Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland • Mary Upton, solicitor COURSE MODULES Theory and knowledge Educational technology Skills and practice Professional Self • Introduction • Transforming professional • International markets • Creating psychological • Overview education through • Strategic positioning safety in learning • iPad training technology • Attaining stakeholder buy in environments • Fundamental concepts • Use of online tools • Return on investment • Unconscious bias, • Learning theories and their • Enhancing student • Small group and large group diversity, inclusion and application to practice engagement through teaching international awareness • Curriculum design technology • Reflective practice • Self-evaluation • Aims & intended learning • Virtual learning • Teaching and learning philosophy • Professionalism outcomes environments (VLEs) • Teaching practice • Professional wellbeing • Resources • Using multimedia • Presentation and facilitation skills • Assessment • Pedagogical innovation • Evaluation • Teaching and learning plans • Consolidation • Publication 21
COACHING SKILLS FOR SOLICITORS AND PRACTICE MANAGERS DATES: Workshop 1: Friday 28 & 29 February Workshop 2: Friday 20 March Workshop 3: Friday 3 April TIME: 9:30am to 5.00pm (each day) VENUE: Law Society of Ireland FEE: €1400 DISCOUNTED* FEE: €1,200 CPD HOURS: Full General and Full Management & Professional Development Skills required for 2020 (by Group Study) provided all sessions are attended. EVENT CODE: S2002 Training Approach Support will be available throughout the programme and a Our approach is a combination of theory and experiential recommended reading list will be provided. learning, providing participants with the tools and frameworks required to understand when coaching is Please note numbers are strictly limited on this programme – appropriate; to hold effective coaching conversations; and early booking is advised. to use a coaching approach for talent development and management. Programme Team As well as providing an overview of the latest coaching Antoinette Moriarty – Programme Director theory and practice models, participants will identify a Antoinette trained as a psychotherapist in Dublin and development agenda and will experience being coached in at Metanoia Institute, London. She has over 20 years’ relation to personal career goals. Feedback will be offered on experience designing and leading professional and progress throughout the Programme alongside learning how executive development for lawyers and other executive to develop teams. leaders. Antoinette is interested in exploring the inter-play between our professional roles and our personal identity. Practice and reflection are key elements in the adult learning In addition to her private Psychotherapy practice (www. process. Our approach is to engage our delegates actively in professionaltherapy.ie), Antoinette leads the Law School coach practice - both on the Programme and over the three Psychological Services and designs the psychological month period of the training. elements of solicitors’ training. What you will learn on this programme Isolde Norris – Lead Trainer • Definition and the role of coaching in business and Isolde is an executive coach, coach tutor and coach organisational contexts supervisor. She holds a Master’s in Business and Executive • Differences between coaching and mentoring Coaching and a Master’s in Business Administration. She • Principles of coaching, coaching tools and methods is an accredited professional coach with the Association • Coaching for employee engagement, performance and for Coaching. With over 25 years’ experience working in motivation both large and small organisations, Isolde’s career has • The psychology of change and how this applies to you always involved a strong focus on building effective and and your employees in business high-performing teams in high pace and high change • Manager as coach and flexing leadership styles environments. Isolde now coaches’ leaders and teams from • Using coaching skills to develop your team a diverse range of industry sectors. Her website is www. koiconsulting.ie and her LinkedIn page is https://www. Workshops: Coaching for performance for Solicitors & linkedin.com/in/isoldenorris/. Practice Managers Workshop 1: Friday 28 & Saturday 29 February 2020 - 9:30am Pamela Fay – Lead Trainer to 5.00pm Pamela is an executive coach, coach tutor and coach Workshop 2: Friday 20 March 2020 - 9:30am to 5.00pm supervisor. She holds a Masters in Executive Coaching and Workshop 3: Friday 3 April 2020 - 9:30am to 5.00pm a Masters in International Marketing. Accredited by both Ashridge Business School in the UK and the EMCC, Pamela Performance Coaching & Assessment has been coaching for over ten years. Prior to that Pamela Delegates will complete 6 hours performance coaching and worked for Bord Bia and Diageo and had a performance a 1000-word essay reflecting on their coach practice and use management consulting business. Her practice website is of coaching skills, tools and methods. This is to be submitted www.pamelafay.ie and her LinkedIn page is https://www. within four weeks of programme completion. linkedin.com/in/pamelafay/. 22
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