Our short courses are developed by practitioners, for practitioners to help you get the most in-demand qualifications to enhance your career.
Whether you want to become an accredited mediator, grow your dispute resolution skills, become a notary or an international arbitrator, prepare yourself to take on a leadership role, or even start your own law firm - find short courses that will help you get to where’s next.
The College of Law LPMC program meets the requirements of state regulating bodies in NSW, QLD, VIC, WA and SA.
Understand what it takes to attract new clients, maximise your daily output, and achieve personal business objectives within your own firm.
When you choose The College of Law, your Legal Practice Management Course (LPMC) will do so much more than just tick a box. It will give you immediate, real-world value – opening you up to a world of new opportunities. That’s because our courses are practical by design and taught by legal business professionals with boots-on-the-ground experience.
You’ll learn everything from pricing strategy to client management; giving you the skills and confidence you need to transition from employed lawyer to business owner or practice leader.
Lawyers transitioning from employee to business owner or practice leader.
NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA
Focus on business ownership and management: strategy, marketing, finance, taxation, trust management, and Lawcover. Also covers technology, work, and people management.
Online pre-reading, interactive online or face-to-face workshops and assessment
3-5 day workshop
10+
Yes
In-house lawyers in corporate and government organisations, focusing on legal and organisational strategy
All (Accredited NSW only)
Focus on organisational strategy and client relationships specific to in-house lawyers. Includes strategic management, financial mechanics, and risk management
Online pre-reading, interactive online workshops and assessment
3-day workshop
10+
Yes
Lawyers who are, or aspire to, supervise a community legal centre
All (Accredited NSW only)
Focus on management and governance challenges specific to community legal centres. Includes strategic planning, dealing with difficult clients, and understanding governance.
Online pre-reading, interactive online workshops and assessment
3-day workshop
10+
Yes
You’ll leave with a business plan that translates into a plan of action – one you can put in place as soon as you’re done.
Philip Coates, Principal, Coates Davey Solicitors, LPMC Alumni
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 LPMC provided me with practical skills and the confidence I needed to start my firm.
Sarah Smith, LPMC Alumni
The College of Law provides ‘law in real time’. It’s law that can be immediately applied in practice every day.
Chloe Kopilovic, LPMC Alumni
It’s a requirement to do Legal Practice Management in order to be a sole practitioner or to open up your own firm. This course prepared me for this.
Olamide Kowalik, LPMC Alumni
With 30+ courses across Australia, we’ve got you covered.
Completing this course can provide credit towards a postgraduate qualification.
Learn practical skills that can immediately be applied to your practice.
This course prepares you to become an unrestricted principal, such as a partner, sole practitioner, or other senior roles.
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.
To maximise your success, you may want to explore the College of Law’s range of Legal Business Management (LBM) courses.
For a comprehensive digital CPD solution tailored to law firm management, consider our CPD subscription. It includes practical management content and offers cost-effective subscription options suitable for firms of various sizes.
Additionally, the Centre for Legal Innovation (CLI) provides a comprehensive educational framework that focuses 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