Who is it for? How you will learn Our course has been designed specifically for legal practitioners who want to practise as a: • sole practitioner  •  partner of a law firm  •  supervisor of a community legal service  •  director of an incorporated legal practice The course is also beneficial for:  •  in-house lawyers with management responsibilities or who are looking to gain an understanding about legal services  •  experienced practitioners who are looking for techniques to grow their practice and update practice management skills •  Legal Practice Managers and other professionals working in law firms To enrol in this program you must be an Australian lawyer who holds or who is currently eligible to hold a current local practising certificate or a current interstate practising certificate. The Legal Practice Management Course has three components: • Online learning • 3-day workshop • Online assessment Online learning You will be given access to the College Learning Portal from the course start date where you will access materials which will assist you to complete the course and assessments. These online materials include: •  Preliminary readings which meet the Queensland Law Society’s requirement of a minimum of 6 hours self-study prior to the 3 day workshop. •  Self-assessment to assess your current legal practice management skills and capabilities. You can access your materials at anytime, anywhere and on any device. 3-day workshop The 3-day face-to-face workshop is held over Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The workshop is not only an opportunity for you to engage in practical exercises and tutorials with legal industry experts, it is also a great chance to mix and connect with other legal professionals. During the workshop, you will focus on six core subjects: •  General principles of management • Financial management •  Practice management systems •  Managing technology & innovation •  Professional standards & ethics • Risk management •  Business development & marketing Assessment We want you to finish the course with the knowledge and skills to be a competent and successful practice manager. You will undertake three assessments throughout the course either during your three-day workshop or online after the workshop concludes. Successfully completing each assessment will provide you with the confidence that you have developed the expertise to excel at the practice of law. Learn more information about the assessments on page 8. 5