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LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

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Legal Practice Management – Partners and Sole Practitioners November '24

Start / End Dates

18 November 2024 - 22 November 2024

Workshop Dates

18, 20, 22 November 2024

Workshop Location

Online

PN241101_SOL1

$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
10
Workshop Dates and Times

18, 20, 22 November 2024, 9.00am to 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) 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 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

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 – Western Australia 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 you with an overview of Trust and Office Accounting and is accredited by the Legal Practice Board Western Australia as approved for the purposes of obtaining a Principal Practising Certificate.
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.

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 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:

  1. Ethics assessment
  2. Trust Accounting assessment
  3. 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: Kerry Nguyen, Business Development Manager The College of Law. D: +61 03 8689 8631 E: b2b@collaw.edu.au

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.

College alumni are entitled to save 10% off the fee for this course. Use ALUMNI10 at the checkout.

PRESENTERS

Joshua Box

Director of Clients & Innovation
Wotton + Kearney

Stephen Burke

Practice Management Consultant
Stephen Burke Management

Malcolm Campbell

Principal and Director
Coleman Greig Lawyers

Trish Carroll

Principal
Galt Advisory

Andrew Chen

Senior Partner
Findex

Tony de Govrik

In-house Legal Advisor
A C de Govrik & Associates

Glenn Dennett

Executive Coach and Solicitor
Glenn Dennett + Associates

Glenda Carry

Legal Risk Manager
Lawcover

Frances Moffitt

Solicitor and Adjunct Lecturer

Ronwyn North

Managing Director
Streeton Consulting

Sue-Ella Prodonovich

Principal
Prodonovich Advisory

Jeffrey Roth

The College of Law

Neil Watt

Principal Solicitor
Neil Watt Consulting

Zile Yu

Quantum Law Group

Graham Jobling

Executive Director
College of Law

Bteach (EdTrainAdults), GradCertEdStud (DigitLrn)

Russell Colbourne

FCCA, GAICD, Chartered Accountant and Entrepreneur

Bianca Hale

Principal Consultant
Cosano

Megan Hender

Megan Hender Consulting

Neil McInnes

Principal
Sovereign Bookkeeping Solutions SA

Kelly Morgan

Principal
Kelly Kelly Legal

Tim Sargent

Director
Moore Australia

Jo Cecere

Lecturer
The College of Law South Australia

Leonie Green

Director & Founder
Corvus Group Australia

Stephen Bubb

Risk Manager
Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee (LPLC)

Aruna Colombathantri

Managing Partner
Australian Public Accountants

Dr Fabian Horton

Director
ConnectLaw Australia

Melissa Lyon

Associate Principal
Hive Legal

Khai Phan

CEO and Managing Director
Financial Training Australia

Cathryn Urquhart

Adjunct Lecturer and Facilitator, Legal Practice Management Course
The College of Law

Katherine Thomas

Adjunct Lecturer and Facilitator, Legal Practice Management Course
The College of Law

Lucy Dickens

Senior Associate and Adjunct Lecturer
Birman & Ride and The College of Law

Nigel Siegwart

Senior Associate and Adjunct Lecturer
Birman & Ride and The College of Law

Melissa Stanton

General Manager
Kott Gunning

Anna Young

Senior Trust Account Inspector
Legal Practice Board of Western Australia

Bronwyn Eynon-Lewis

Co-Founder
Lacuna Professional Solutions

Megan O’Rourke

Founder
The Insurance Studio

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

Russell Colbourne

Consultant
CCA Pty Ltd

Lisa Sylvester

Adjunct Lecturer
College of Law

"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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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

 

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