LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

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LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

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Legal Practice Management – Partners and Sole Practitioners February ‘25	Start / End Dates 03 February 2025 - 07 February 2025	Workshop Dates 3, 5, 7 February 2025	Workshop Location Online	PN250201_SOL1 $1,800.00
Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practice as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 10 Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) meets the NSW Law Society requirements for removing condition 3 from your practising certificate. Assessment Preliminary Participation Activity: Pre-workshop online interactive activities Format: Online quizzes (short answer and multiple-choice) and trust accounting software activity Workshop Attendance and Participation Activity: Online workshops over three days Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Post-Workshop Assessment Activity: Online post-workshop assessment Format: Short answer questions with a 50% pass mark required in each section Note: All three components must be completed for satisfactory completion. The Law Society of NSW is notified of completion approximately 4 weeks after the workshop. Workshop Dates and Times 3, 5, 7 February 2025, 9.00am-5.15pm AEDT
Legal Practice Management – Corporate & Government In-House Lawyers February ‘25	Start / End Dates 17 February 2025 - 21 February 2025	Workshop Dates 17, 19, 21 February 2025	Workshop Location Online	PN250202_CGL1 $1,800.00
Designed For This course has been specifically designed for corporate in-house and government legal practitioners who want to remove condition three from their practising certificate and be the solicitor on the record for an organisation. CPD Points 10 Workshop Dates and Times 17, 19, 21 February 2025, 9.00am-5.15pm AEDT Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) meets the NSW Law Society requirements for removing condition 3 from your practising certificate. Assessment Preliminary Participation Activity: Pre-workshop online interactive activities Format: Online quizzes (short answer and multiple-choice) Workshop Attendance and Participation Activity: Online workshops over three days Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Post-Workshop Assessment Activity: Online post-workshop assessment Format: Short answer questions with a 50% pass mark required in each section Note: All three components must be completed for satisfactory completion. The Law Society of NSW is notified of completion approximately 4 weeks after the workshop.
Legal Practice Management – Partners and Sole Practitioners March ‘25	Start / End Dates 10 March 2025 - 14 March 2025	Workshop Dates 10, 12, 14 March 2025	Workshop Location Online	PN250301_SOL1 $1,800.00
Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practice as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 10 Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) meets the NSW Law Society requirements for removing condition 3 from your practising certificate. Assessment Preliminary Participation Activity: Pre-workshop online interactive activities Format: Online quizzes (short answer and multiple-choice) and trust accounting software activity Workshop Attendance and Participation Activity: Online workshops over three days Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Post-Workshop Assessment Activity: Online post-workshop assessment Format: Short answer questions with a 50% pass mark required in each section Note: All three components must be completed for satisfactory completion. The Law Society of NSW is notified of completion approximately 4 weeks after the workshop. Workshop Dates and Times 10, 12, 14 March 2025, 9.00am-5.15pm AEDT
Legal Practice Management – Partners and Sole Practitioners May ‘25	Start / End Dates 05 May 2025 - 09 May 2025	Workshop Dates 5, 7, 9 May 2025	Workshop Location Online	PN250501_SOL1 $1,800.00
Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practice as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 10 Workshop Dates and Times 5, 7, 9 May 2025, 9.00am-5.15pm AEST Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) meets the NSW Law Society requirements for removing condition 3 from your practising certificate. Assessment Preliminary Participation Activity: Pre-workshop online interactive activities Format: Online quizzes (short answer and multiple-choice) and trust accounting software activity Workshop Attendance and Participation Activity: Online workshops over three days Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Post-Workshop Assessment Activity: Online post-workshop assessment Format: Short answer questions with a 50% pass mark required in each section Note: All three components must be completed for satisfactory completion. The Law Society of NSW is notified of completion approximately 4 weeks after the workshop.
Legal Practice Management – Partners and Sole Practitioners June ‘25	Start / End Dates 16 June 2025 - 20 June 2025	Workshop Dates 16, 18, 20 June 2025	Workshop Location Online	PN250601_SOL1 $1,800.00
Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practice as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 10 Workshop Dates and Times 16, 18, 20 June 2025, 9.00am-5.15pm AEST Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) meets the NSW Law Society requirements for removing condition 3 from your practising certificate. Assessment Preliminary Participation Activity: Pre-workshop online interactive activities Format: Online quizzes (short answer and multiple-choice) and trust accounting software activity Workshop Attendance and Participation Activity: Online workshops over three days Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Post-Workshop Assessment Activity: Online post-workshop assessment Format: Short answer questions with a 50% pass mark required in each section Note: All three components must be completed for satisfactory completion. The Law Society of NSW is notified of completion approximately 4 weeks after the workshop.

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Legal Practice Management – Queensland February ‘25	Start / End Dates 03 February 2025 - 14 March 2025	Workshop Dates 20-22 February 2025	Workshop Location Online	PQ250201_LPM1 $2,200.00
Pre Workshop Dates 12 February 2025, 1.00pm-2.30pm OR 13 February 2025, 4.30pm-6.00pm AEST Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practise as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 10 Workshop Dates and Times 20-22 February 2025, 8.30am-5.00pm AEST Trust Accounting Assessment Due Date 17 February 2025 Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) meets the requirements of the Queensland Law Society for obtaining a Principal Practising Certificate and is fully accredited by the Law Society. Assessment Workshop Participation Activity: Online workshop and components Format: Interactive 3-day workshop Pass Mark: Attendance and satisfactory participation Due Date: Refer to workshop dates Assignment 1: Trust Accounting Format: Short answers to questions submitted online Pass Mark: 80% Due Date: Within 2 business days after assessment release, prior to workshop commencement Assignment 2: Ethics Format: Short answers to case study questions submitted online Pass Mark: 75% Due Date: Within 2 business days after workshop conclusion Assignment 3: Business Plan Format: Business Plan incorporating content from workshop modules, submitted online Pass Mark: Grade of 3 (60%) on a scale of 1-5 Due Date: 10 business days after workshop conclusion Assignment 4: Risk Analysis and Treatment Plan Format: Risk analysis and treatment plan based on workshop content, submitted online Pass Mark: Grade of 3 (60%) on a scale of 1-5 Due Date: 10 business days after workshop conclusion Note: Prior to the workshop, you must complete 6 hours of mandatory pre-readings, attend Trust online webinars, complete Assignment 1 (Trust Assessment), and view four Risk videos. Successful completion of all assessments leads to a PMC Statement for applying for a Principal Practising Certificate from the Queensland Law Society.
Legal Practice Management – Queensland April ‘25	Start / End Dates 07 April 2025 - 23 May 2025	Workshop Dates 1-3 May 2025	Workshop Location Online	PQ250501_LPM1 $2,200.00
Pre Workshop Dates 23 April 2025, 1pm-2.30pm OR 24 April 2025, 4.30pm-6pm AEST Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practise as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 10 Workshop Dates and Times 1-3 May 2025, 8.30am-5.00pm AEST Trust Accounting Assessment Due Date 28 April 2025 Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) meets the requirements of the Queensland Law Society for obtaining a Principal Practising Certificate and is fully accredited by the Law Society. Assessment Workshop Participation Activity: Online workshop and components Format: Interactive 3-day workshop Pass Mark: Attendance and satisfactory participation Due Date: Refer to workshop dates Assignment 1: Trust Accounting Format: Short answers to questions submitted online Pass Mark: 80% Due Date: Within 2 business days after assessment release, prior to workshop commencement Assignment 2: Ethics Format: Short answers to case study questions submitted online Pass Mark: 75% Due Date: Within 2 business days after workshop conclusion Assignment 3: Business Plan Format: Business Plan incorporating content from workshop modules, submitted online Pass Mark: Grade of 3 (60%) on a scale of 1-5 Due Date: 10 business days after workshop conclusion Assignment 4: Risk Analysis and Treatment Plan Format: Risk analysis and treatment plan based on workshop content, submitted online Pass Mark: Grade of 3 (60%) on a scale of 1-5 Due Date: 10 business days after workshop conclusion Note: Prior to the workshop, you must complete 6 hours of mandatory pre-readings, attend Trust online webinars, complete Assignment 1 (Trust Assessment), and view four Risk videos. Successful completion of all assessments leads to a PMC Statement for applying for a Principal Practising Certificate from the Queensland Law Society.
Legal Practice Management – Queensland June ‘25	Start / End Dates 16 June 2025 - 01 August 2025	Workshop Dates 10-12 July 2025	Workshop Location Online	PQ250701_LPM1 $2,200.00
Pre Workshop Dates 2 July 2025, 1pm-2.30pm OR 3 July 2025, 4.30pm-6.pm AEST Designed For Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) meets the requirements of the Queensland Law Society for obtaining a Principal Practising Certificate and is fully accredited by the Law Society. CPD Points 10 Workshop Dates and Times 10-12 July 2025, 8.30am-5.00pm AEST Trust Accounting Assessment Due Date 7 July 2025 Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) meets the requirements of the Queensland Law Society for obtaining a Principal Practising Certificate and is fully accredited by the Law Society. Assessment Workshop Participation Activity: Online workshop and components Format: Interactive 3-day workshop Pass Mark: Attendance and satisfactory participation Due Date: Refer to workshop dates Assignment 1: Trust Accounting Format: Short answers to questions submitted online Pass Mark: 80% Due Date: Within 2 business days after assessment release, prior to workshop commencement Assignment 2: Ethics Format: Short answers to case study questions submitted online Pass Mark: 75% Due Date: Within 2 business days after workshop conclusion Assignment 3: Business Plan Format: Business Plan incorporating content from workshop modules, submitted online Pass Mark: Grade of 3 (60%) on a scale of 1-5 Due Date: 10 business days after workshop conclusion Assignment 4: Risk Analysis and Treatment Plan Format: Risk analysis and treatment plan based on workshop content, submitted online Pass Mark: Grade of 3 (60%) on a scale of 1-5 Due Date: 10 business days after workshop conclusion Note: Prior to the workshop, you must complete 6 hours of mandatory pre-readings, attend Trust online webinars, complete Assignment 1 (Trust Assessment), and view four Risk videos. Successful completion of all assessments leads to a PMC Statement for applying for a Principal Practising Certificate from the Queensland Law Society.

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Law Practice Management – South Australia March ‘25	Start / End Dates 03 March 2025 - 11 April 2025	Workshop Dates 20-22 March 2025	Workshop Location College of Law SA, Level 9, 19 Grenfell Street, Adelaide	PS250301_LPM1 $1,800.00
Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practise as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 21 Induction Tuesday 11 March 2025, 5.15pm-6.00pm via video conferencing Workshop Dates and Times Thursday 20 March 2025, 9am-5pm Friday 21 March 2025, 9am-5pm Saturday 22 March 2025, 9am-4.30pm Accreditation The LPMC is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council for the purposes of obtaining a Category A or B Practising Certificate. Assessment Workshop Participation Activity: Workshop and online components Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Trust Accounting Activity: Online test Format: Multiple choice and short answer questions Business Plan Activity: Business Plan submission Format: Online submission with available templates Ethics Activity: Online test Format: Multiple choice and short answer questions Note: All assessments must be passed to meet the LPMC requirements.

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Legal Practice Management – Victoria February ‘25	Start / End Dates 10 February 2025 - 21 March 2025	Workshop Dates 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 1 March 2025	Workshop Location Online	PV250201_LPM1 $2,200.00
Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practise as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 21 Workshop Dates and Times 27 Feb, 28 Feb, 1 March 2025, 9.00am-5.30pm AEDT Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) is assessed as compliant with the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner Practice Management Course Guidelines for Victoria dated October 2017 and clause 5.3 of the Grant of a Principal Practising Certificate Policy. Assessment Workshop Participation Activity: Online workshop and components Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Ethics and Professional Practice Activity: Online test Format: Multiple choice and short answer questions Trust Accounting Activity: Online test Format: Multiple choice and short answer questions Business Plan Activity: Business Plan submission Format: Online submission with available templates It is a VLSB requirement that all assessments are completed (including the business plan) within 6 months of the last day of the workshop.
Legal Practice Management – Victoria April ‘25	Start / End Dates 14 April 2025 - 23 May 2025	Workshop Dates 1-3 May 2025	Workshop Location Online	PV250501_LPM1 $2,200.00
Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practise as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 21 Workshop Dates and Times 1-3 May 2025, 9.00am-5.30pm AEST Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) is assessed as compliant with the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner Practice Management Course Guidelines for Victoria dated October 2017 and clause 5.3 of the Grant of a Principal Practising Certificate Policy. Assessment Workshop Participation Activity: Online workshop and components Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Ethics and Professional Practice Activity: Online test Format: Multiple choice and short answer questions Trust Accounting Activity: Online test Format: Multiple choice and short answer questions Business Plan Activity: Business Plan submission Format: Online submission with available templates It is a VLSB requirement that all assessments are completed (including the business plan) within 6 months of the last day of the workshop.
Legal Practice Management – Victoria May ‘25	Start / End Dates 19 May 2025 - 27 June 2025	Workshop Dates 5-7 June 2025	Workshop Location Online	PV250601_LPM1 $2,200.00
Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practise as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 21 Workshop Date and Times 5-7 June 2025, 9.00am-5.30pm AEST Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) is assessed as compliant with the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner Practice Management Course Guidelines for Victoria dated October 2017 and clause 5.3 of the Grant of a Principal Practising Certificate Policy. Assessment Workshop Participation Activity: Online workshop and components Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Ethics and Professional Practice Activity: Online test Format: Multiple choice and short answer questions Trust Accounting Activity: Online test Format: Multiple choice and short answer questions Business Plan Activity: Business Plan submission Format: Online submission with available templates It is a VLSB requirement that all assessments are completed (including the business plan) within 6 months of the last day of the workshop.

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Legal Practice Management – Western Australia January ‘25	Start / End Dates 27 January 2025 - 07 March 2025	Workshop Dates 11 - 14 February 2025	Workshop Location Online	PW250201_LPM1 $2,200.00 Fully Booked
Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practise as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 10 Orientation Date and Time Tuesday 28 January 2025, 5.30pm-6.30pm (virtually via videoconference) Exam Date and Time Tuesday 18 February 2025, 5.00pm-6.15pm (virtually via videoconference) Workshop Dates and Times Tuesday 11 February 2025, 12.00pm-5.00pm Wednesday 12 February 2025, 9.00am-5.00pm Thursday 13 February 2025, 9.00am-5.00pm Friday 14 February 2025, 9.00am-5.00pm The workshop start and end times are approximate and may vary. Changes to times (if necessary), will be confirmed prior to the workshop. Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) is accredited by the Legal Practice Board Western Australia for the purposes of obtaining a Principal Practising Certificate. By satisfactorily completing the course, you will be issued with a PMC Statement for Western Australia.  Assessment Online component You will have access to your online materials from one week prior to the Orientation Date. These online materials contain pre-reading (approximately 15-20 hours). They also contain compulsory exercises that must be completed prior to the course workshop completion of the course and to obtain your PMC Statement. Workshop Participation Activity: Workshop and online components Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Trust Accounting Activity: 50% examination Format: Open book multiple choice and short answer questions, 1-hour duration, with sample questions and answers available Business Plan and Risk Analysis & Treatment Plan Activity: Online submission 50% Format: Templates provided
Legal Practice Management Trust and Office Accounting – WA April ‘25	Start / End Dates 14 April 2025 - 23 May 2025	Workshop Dates 29 April 2025	Workshop Location Online	PW250401_LPM1_TOA $1,100.00
Designed For This course is designed to provide an overview of Trust and Office Accounting. It will help you develop a clear understanding of the financial mechanics of your practice, including an introduction to trust money, trust accounts, and the process of setting up and managing a trust account effectively. CPD Points 4 Orientation Date and Time 14 April 2025, 5.30pm-6.30pm (virtually via videoconference) Workshop Date and Times 29 April 2025, 3.00pm-5.00pm The workshop start and end times are approximate and may vary. Changes to times (if necessary), will be confirmed prior to the workshop. Assessment Online component You will have access to your online materials from a week before the Course Start Date/Orientation Date. These online materials contain pre-reading (approximately 6-8 hours) that must be completed prior to the course workshop. Assessment You will sit one (1) open book - multiple choice and short answers exam. Sample questions and answers will be available. The exam duration is 1 hour.
Legal Practice Management – Western Australia April ‘25	Start / End Dates 14 April 2025 - 23 May 2025	Workshop Dates 29, 30 April, 1 - 3 May 2025	Workshop Location Online	PW250401_LPM1 $2,200.00
Orientation Date/Time 14/04/2025 5:30 AM Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practise as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 10 Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) is accredited by the Legal Practice Board Western Australia for the purposes of obtaining a Principal Practising Certificate. By satisfactorily completing the course, you will be issued with a PMC Statement for Western Australia.  Assessment Workshop Participation Activity: Workshop and online components Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Trust Accounting Activity: 50% examination Format: Open book multiple choice and short answer questions, 1-hour duration, with sample questions and answers available Business Plan and Risk Analysis & Treatment Plan Activity: Online submission Format: Templates provided
Legal Practice Management – Western Australia June ‘25	Start / End Dates 02 June 2025 - 11 July 2025	Workshop Dates 17 - 21 June 2025	Workshop Location Online	PW250601_LPM1 $2,200.00
Designed For This course has been specifically designed for legal practitioners who want to practise as a sole practitioner or partner. CPD Points 10 Orientation Date and Time 3 June 2025, 5.30pm-6.30pm (virtually via videoconference) Workshop Dates and Times Tuesday 17 June 2025, 3.00pm-5.00pm Wednesday 18 June 2025, 9.00am-4.30pm Thursday 19 June 2025, 9.00am-4.30pm Friday 20 June 2025, 9.00am-4.30pm Saturday 21 June 9.00am-1.30pm The workshop start and end times are approximate and may vary. Changes to times (if necessary), will be confirmed prior to the workshop. Accreditation Our Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) is accredited by the Legal Practice Board Western Australia for the purposes of obtaining a Principal Practising Certificate. By satisfactorily completing the course, you will be issued with a PMC Statement for Western Australia.  Assessment Online component You will have access to your online materials from one week prior to the Orientation Date. These online materials contain pre-reading (approximately 15-20 hours). They also contain compulsory exercises that must be completed prior to the course workshop completion of the course and to obtain your PMC Statement. Workshop Participation Activity: Workshop and online components Format: Attendance and satisfactory participation Trust Accounting Activity: 50% examination Format: Open book multiple choice and short answer questions, 1-hour duration, with sample questions and answers available Business Plan and Risk Analysis & Treatment Plan Activity: Online submission 50% Format: Templates provided

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OVERVIEW

The College of Law’s Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) is your ticket to becoming a partner, sole practitioner, or principal lawyer. Not only does it help you on your journey to getting an unrestricted practising certificate, but it also provides you with immediate, practical knowledge to help you thrive as a business leader in the law. Our courses are designed and taught by industry experts with experience you can draw on to help you become a leader and discover new career opportunities.

The College’s LPMC meets the requirements of the relevant regulating bodies in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia. With 30+ courses being offered across the country each year and our flexible online delivery formats, we are here to help you take the next step in your career.

By successfully completing the LPMC, you may receive one subject specified credit towards postgraduate study, subject to terms and conditions.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The Legal Practice Management Course has three components:

Online learning: You will be given access to the College Learning Portal, where you will access materials which will assist you to satisfactorily complete the assessments and course. You can access your materials at anytime, anywhere and on any device.
3-day workshop: The second of the three components is a 3-day online or onsite workshop (WA has 2 additional half-days and QLD has an additional pre-workshop Trust Accounting session). Please check your course above for the specific days of your workshops. The workshop is both an opportunity for you to engage in practical exercises and tutorials with legal industry experts and it is a great chance to network and connect with peers within the profession.
Assessments: The assessments will solidify your knowledge and skills to be a competent and successful practice manager and, to obtain your principal practising certificate

Strategic and business planning
Management systems and people management
Financial management, profitability and tax
Trust and office accounting
Technology and Innovation
Business development
Lawcover and risk management
Client and community relations
Professional responsibility and ethics
Stress and workload management

We want you to finish the course with the knowledge and skills you need to be a successful practice manager and business leader. In addition to completing the mandatory online pre-readings/activities and participating in the live workshop sessions, you will complete three assessments:

Ethics assessment
Trust Accounting assessment
Post-workshop assessment.

Refer to additional information on the course intakes above for detailed information regarding the assessments for your course. Further details of the assessment requirements are available in the Course Manuals for each state:

We can offer inhouse training for groups of 10+ attendees or alternatively contact us for a group rates into public courses. The course can be delivered online or onsite at certain College campuses.

For more information, please contact us to coordinate everything from enrolment to completion.

If you hold a practising certificate in a state or territory other than Western Australia and this educational activity extends your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development, then you should claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. The annual requirement is ten (10) CPD units each year from 1 April to 31 March. Some practitioners, such as accredited specialists are required to complete more than ten (10) units each CPD year.

Only the LPMC Western Australia course is an approved CPD activity for Western Australian practitioners.

The program covers the mandatory requirements of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Practice Management and Business Skills and Professional Skills.

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PRESENTERS

Joshua Box

Director of Clients & Innovation

Wotton + Kearney

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Stephen Burke

Practice Management Consultant

Stephen Burke Management

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Malcolm Campbell

Principal and Director

Coleman Greig Lawyers

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Trish Carroll

Principal

Galt Advisory

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Andrew Chen

Senior Partner

Findex

Tony de Govrik

In-house Legal Advisor

A C de Govrik & Associates

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Glenn Dennett

Executive Coach and Solicitor

Glenn Dennett + Associates

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Glenda Carry

Legal Risk Manager

Lawcover

Frances Moffitt

Solicitor and Adjunct Lecturer

Ronwyn North

Managing Director

Streeton Consulting

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Sue-Ella Prodonovich

Principal

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Jeffrey Roth

The College of Law

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Neil Watt

Principal Solicitor

Neil Watt Consulting

Zile Yu

Quantum Law Group

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Graham Jobling

Executive Director

College of Law

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Russell Colbourne

FCCA, GAICD, Chartered Accountant and Entrepreneur

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Bianca Hale

Principal Consultant

Cosano

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Megan Hender

Megan Hender Consulting

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Neil McInnes

Principal

Sovereign Bookkeeping Solutions SA

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Kelly Morgan

Principal

Kelly Kelly Legal

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Tim Sargent

Director

Moore Australia

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Jo Cecere

Lecturer

The College of Law South Australia

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Leonie Green

Director & Founder

Corvus Group Australia

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Stephen Bubb

Risk Manager

Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee (LPLC)

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Aruna Colombathantri

Managing Partner

Australian Public Accountants

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Dr Fabian Horton

Director

ConnectLaw Australia

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Melissa Lyon

Associate Principal

Hive Legal

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Khai Phan

CEO and Managing Director

Financial Training Australia

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Cathryn Urquhart

Adjunct Lecturer and Facilitator, Legal Practice Management Course

The College of Law

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Katherine Thomas

Adjunct Lecturer and Facilitator, Legal Practice Management Course

The College of Law

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Lucy Dickens

Senior Associate and Adjunct Lecturer

Birman & Ride and The College of Law

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Nigel Siegwart

Senior Associate and Adjunct Lecturer

Birman & Ride and The College of Law

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Melissa Stanton

General Manager

Kott Gunning

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Anna Young

Senior Trust Account Inspector

Legal Practice Board of Western Australia

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Bronwyn Eynon-Lewis

Co-Founder

Lacuna Professional Solutions

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Megan O’Rourke

Founder

The Insurance Studio

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Malcom Hinton

Facilitator

Leisa Flatley

Adjunct Lecturer

LLB, GDLP, Dip of Law

Miriam Yates

Director and Research Fellow / Adjunct Lecturer

Equitus and University of Queensland

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Russell Colbourne

Consultant

CCA Pty Ltd

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Lisa Sylvester

Adjunct Lecturer

College of Law

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"The course effectively presented the practical, ethical and legal aspects of managing a law practice, which I now draw on frequently."

Rebecca Ogge, Principal Lawyer, Ogge Law, LPMC Alumni

"The course helped me understand what goes on behind the scenes of a law firm."

Carla Vinciullo, Director, Kennedy Vinciullo, LPMC Alumni

You'll leave with a business plan that translates to a plan of action - one you can put in place as soon as you're done.

Philip Coates, Principal, Coates Davey Solicitors, QLD, LPMC Alumni

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With a Master of Legal Business Management, you will deepen your expertise substantially – and truly set yourself apart as an industry specialist while learning real-world skills you’ll actually use, making you a more holistic and impactful leader. Our Legal Business Management elective subjects enable you to obtain a greater depth of practical skills, guided by industry experts. Your learning will involve applied practical, real-world learning experiences and activities to ensure that you apply learning directly to your legal workplace.

POSTGRADUATE

Graduate Certificate in Legal Operations

With a Graduate Certificate in Legal Operations, you'll learn to optimise legal operations, integrating strategic planning, financial management, and data analytics to enhance your organisation’s legal framework.

LIVE COURSE

Family Law Judges' Series 2025 – Session 2

Online 2 hrs 2

Date & Time: 21 March 2025, 4.15pm – 6.25pm (AEDT). This series is your pathway to understanding the finer points judges look for in court. In this session you will hear from Judge Kate Hughes and Judge Geoffrey Monahan, both from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

LIVE COURSE

Wills skills drafting essentials (NSW)

Online 3 hrs 3

4 March 2025, 9.00am to 12.30pm AEDT. Learn about the essential principles of taking instructions and preparing a will. How to maintain accurate records, advise on temporary wills, recognise estate and non-estate assets, ascertain property and beneficiaries, and advise on potential executors.

SINGLE COURSE

Professional conduct and discipline for lawyers: Practice guide

Start Any Time 2 CPD Points From $249.00

In this course, you’ll learn how to act ethically and consistently within the relevant legal rules and jurisdictions.

SINGLE COURSE

Initiating applications for parenting orders (family law): Step by step guide

Start Any Time 2 CPD Points From $249.00

This course guides you through the steps of organising arrangements for children and making an application for parenting orders in appropriate circumstances.

SINGLE COURSE

Applications for divorce: Step-by-step guide

Start Any Time 2 CPD Points From $249.00

Divorce in Australia is on the rise with more than 56,000 divorces granted in 2021. Despite becoming more common, divorce remains one of the most stressful and uncertain life events.

BUNDLE

Essential guide to property transactions

4 Courses Interactive From $599.00

Want to provide expert advice and guide your clients through residential and commercial property transactions with ease? This bundle of step-by-step guides will build your capabilities across four essential – and practical modules.

SINGLE COURSE

Introduction to ESG in Australasia: Practice guide

Start Any Time 2 CPD Points From $249.00

This course addresses the foundation blocks of ESG and risks in business, equipping lawyers to advise on ESG law and its impact on both law firms and clients.

SINGLE COURSE

Case Preparation and Pleadings NSW: Practice Guide

Start Any Time 2 CPD Points From $249.00

This course provides an overview of the initial stages of litigation and discusses the preparation of cases, pleadings and particulars applicable to civil litigation.

LIVE COURSE

The essential guide to family law practice and procedure

Online 7 hrs 6

6 March 2025, 9.00am to 4.00pm AEDT. Join our full-day live webinar to gain essential knowledge and skills in family law, including the legal framework, dispute resolution, family law proceedings, and ethical responsibilities. Build your confidence as you learn the practice and procedures in Australia, the importance of dispute resolution, the steps in family law matters, and professional obligations in family law practice.

SINGLE COURSE

Employment duties and entitlements – skills series

Start Any Time 2 CPD Points From $249.00

This course explores the mutual and individual duties of employers and employees, uncovering how these responsibilities shape a culture of trust and cooperation.

SINGLE COURSE

Introduction to employment and contracts – skills series

Start Any Time 2 CPD Points From $249.00

Gain essential knowledge of employment law to confidently manage workplace rights, responsibilities, and relationships.

POSTGRADUATE

Master of Laws (Applied Law) Majoring in Commercial Litigation

A Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Commercial Litigation offers you expertise in commercial disputes while allowing you to customise your study by selecting elective subjects from related areas like Dispute Resolution. This flexibility equips you with broader skills in mediation or negotiation, adding value to your litigation toolkit for handling a variety of complex disputes.

LIVE COURSE

19th Annual NSW Property Law Conference

13 to 14 March 2025 - In the fast-moving world of NSW property law, staying ahead of the curve is essential. The 19th annual NSW Property Law Conference is your definitive guide to navigating the evolving legal landscape in 2025.

SHORT COURSE

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

Would you know how to assist a co-worker who was experiencing a mental health problem In Australia, 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in any given year. Lawyers suffer from higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use problems and stress than the general population.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Our courses are run by a dedicated team of presenters with real experience managing legal businesses.

Requirements may vary by jurisdiction, but generally include being a practising lawyer with a minimum of two years of experience, who is looking to become a principal or partner of a legal practice.

While we don’t advise it, you may be able to with permission from your local regulator.

You will have opportunities to resubmit assessments in accordance with the course manual.

Click on the manual relevant to you:

LPMC Program Manual for NSW
LPMC Program Manual for QLD
LPMC Program Manual for WA
LPMC Program Manual for VIC
LPMC Program Manual for SA

Yes it does. For successfully completing the LPMC, you may receive one subject specified credit towards postgraduate study.

*Note NSW Practitioners may require additional activities.

If you want to maximise your chances of success as a law firm leader, you may also want to explore the College of Law’s range of Legal Business Management (LBM) courses.

Additionally, the Centre for Legal Innovation (CLI) provides a comprehensive educational framework focusing on innovation and the future of legal practice, offering valuable resources and networks.

You can download the LPMC Program Manuals by simply clicking these links to access detailed information about the course structure, assessment criteria, and additional resources.

Click on the manual relevant to you:

LPMC Program Manual for NSW
LPMC Program Manual for QLD
LPMC Program Manual for WA
LPMC Program Manual for VIC
LPMC Program Manual for SA

LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Please select your jurisdiction and course below and click ‘Add to Cart’ to register.

Legal Practice Management – Partners and Sole Practitioners February ‘25

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PN250201_SOL1 $1,800.00

Legal Practice Management – Corporate & Government In-House Lawyers February ‘25

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PN250202_CGL1 $1,800.00

Legal Practice Management – Partners and Sole Practitioners March ‘25

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PN250301_SOL1 $1,800.00

Legal Practice Management – Partners and Sole Practitioners May ‘25

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PN250501_SOL1 $1,800.00

Legal Practice Management – Partners and Sole Practitioners June ‘25

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PN250601_SOL1 $1,800.00

Legal Practice Management – Queensland February ‘25

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PQ250201_LPM1 $2,200.00

Legal Practice Management – Queensland April ‘25

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PQ250501_LPM1 $2,200.00

Legal Practice Management – Queensland June ‘25

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PQ250701_LPM1 $2,200.00

Law Practice Management – South Australia March ‘25

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PS250301_LPM1 $1,800.00

Legal Practice Management – Victoria February ‘25

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PV250201_LPM1 $2,200.00

Legal Practice Management – Victoria April ‘25

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PV250501_LPM1 $2,200.00

Legal Practice Management – Victoria May ‘25

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PV250601_LPM1 $2,200.00

Legal Practice Management – Western Australia January ‘25

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PW250201_LPM1 $2,200.00

Legal Practice Management Trust and Office Accounting – WA April ‘25

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PW250401_LPM1_TOA $1,100.00

Legal Practice Management – Western Australia April ‘25

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PW250401_LPM1 $2,200.00

Legal Practice Management – Western Australia June ‘25

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PN250201_SOL1

$1,800.00

PN250202_CGL1

$1,800.00

PN250301_SOL1

$1,800.00

PN250501_SOL1

$1,800.00

PN250601_SOL1

$1,800.00

PQ250201_LPM1

$2,200.00

PQ250501_LPM1

$2,200.00

PQ250701_LPM1

$2,200.00

PS250301_LPM1

$1,800.00

PV250201_LPM1

$2,200.00

PV250501_LPM1

$2,200.00

PV250601_LPM1

$2,200.00

PW250201_LPM1

$2,200.00

PW250401_LPM1_TOA

$1,100.00

PW250401_LPM1

$2,200.00

PW250601_LPM1

$2,200.00