SHORT COURSES
UPSKILL WITH IN-DEMAND QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Multiple jurisdictions
The College of Law LPMC program meets the requirements of state regulating bodies in NSW, QLD, VIC, WA and SA.
Start your own law firm
Understand what it takes to attract new clients, maximise your daily output, and achieve personal business objectives within your own firm.
LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT COURSES
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.
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So, you want to start a law firm?
If you are getting serious about starting your own law firm, this one-hour video is for you.
If you are getting serious about starting your own law firm, this one-hour video is for you.
‘I knew I could do it better – so I enrolled in the LPMC’ – Philip Coates
Philip Coates is one half of Brisbane-based firm Coates Davey Solicitors. With considerable marketing and business experience, Philip had an advantage when he and his business partner opened the firm. But he knew he needed the law savvy to back him up. He signed up to the College of Law’s LPMC – and assumed the role of Principal Lawyer of his own firm not one year later. Here is Philip's story
Philip Coates is one half of Brisbane-based firm Coates Davey Solicitors. With considerable marketing and business experience, Philip had an advantage when he and his business partner opened the firm. But he knew he needed the law savvy to back him up. He signed up to the College of Law’s LPMC – and assumed the role of Principal Lawyer of his own firm not one year later. Here is Philip's story
INSPIRE AND ENABLE YOUR STAFF TO UPSKILL
Choose from our selection of on-demand qualifications and short courses.
REAL RESULTS AND OUTCOMES
WHAT OUR GRADUATES HAVE TO SAY
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 Graduate
Choose when and where suits you
With 30+ courses across Australia, we’ve got you covered.
Put your points towards a postgraduate qualification
Completing this course can provide credit towards a postgraduate qualification.
Law in real time
Learn practical skills that can immediately be applied to your practice.
Gain the requirements to go your own way
This course prepares you to become an unrestricted principal, such as a partner, sole practitioner, or other senior roles.
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.
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
