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LAW SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET 2019 TRAINING PROGRAMME

Centre of Excellence for Professional Education and Lifelong Learning

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DEAR COLLEAGUES,

LAW SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET TEAM

Attracta O’ReganSolicitor, Head, Law Society Professional Training & Law

Society Finuas Skillnet

Michelle NolanMarketing &

Communications Manager

Paul ManleyGrant Compliance & Programme Manager

Pat McCormackFinance Manager

Katherine KaneSolicitor,

Programme Manager

Dr Rachael HessionSolicitor,

Programme Manager

Antoinette MoriartyPsychotherapist,

Programme Manager

Colette ReidSolicitor,

Programme Manager

Dr Gabriel BrennanSolicitor,

Programme Manager

Padraic CourtneySolicitor,

Programme Manager

Gwen McDevittProgramme Administrator

Emma SnedkerProgramme Administrator

Anne TuiteProgramme Administrator

Over the last number of months we have held meetings with solicitors to identify the type of training you require and the days and times that suit you. In this regard I wish to pay tribute and sincere thanks to the Bar Associations throughout Ireland and members of Council and Law Society Committees who have given so generously of their time in consultation with their colleagues and with us, to ensure that the training we design is relevant to you.

I wish to thank all of you who lecture on our programmes for the expertise, time and commitment, which you tirelessly share with your colleagues to ensure that the training we deliver is of the highest possible standard.

Over the coming months additional new training events will be included in our programme. We are currently working on

the educational content for a Brexit Legal Summit. We will be expanding our suite of specialised legal programmes to include an Enduring Power of Attorney and General Litigation masterclass. Please keep checking the Professional Training webpage - www.lawsociety.ie/cpd to keep up-to-date. If you have any ideas or suggestions in relation to training you would like delivered, please do not hesitate to contact a mem-ber of the Law Society Professional Training team.

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you to our training over the coming months.

Attracta O’Regan, Solicitor Head, Law Society Professional Training and Law Society Finuas Skillnet

Welcome to your Law Society Professional Training and Finuas Skillnet training programme for 2019. The emphasis of this year’s programme is to meet challenge with educational opportunity and deliver relevant and necessary training to assist you in your day-to-day practice, business sustainability and life-long learning journey.

Irish Institute of Training & Development

Multiple Award Winners

Awarded for Excellence & Innovation in Training &

Development

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6 LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET CLUSTER PROGRAMME FOR 2019May – December 2019

9 SUITE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES 2019March – December 2019

10 SUITE OF SPECIALISED LEGAL PROGRAMMESMarch – December 2019• Practical Legal Research for the Practitioner – Skills

Workshop• Employment Law Masterclass: Termination of Employment• Planning & Environmental Law Masterclass for

Conveyancers• Personal Injuries Litigation Masterclass• Fundamentals of Commercial Contracts• Law Firm Marketing - Essential Marketing Guide for

Solicitors• Clinical Negligence Masterclass• Wills, Probate, Estates & Tax Masterclass• Property Transactions Masterclass• Probate Masterclass - Getting Your Grant First Time• The Fundamentals of Technology & Intellectual Property

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16 COACHING SKILLS FOR MANAGERSMarch 2019

17 CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION March 2019

18 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

19 SUITE OF ELEARNING PROGRAMMES Available from date of purchase until 31 December 2019

20 LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

21 BOOKING / PROFILE FORM 2019

CONTENTS

Please note the lecturers and programme content may be subject to change - for the latest programme details email [email protected] and for a complete programme listing visit www.lawsociety.ie/CPDcourses

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LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET CLUSTER PROGRAMME FOR 2019

What is a cluster event?

A cluster is formed when a number of Bar Asso-ciations come together to identify the training they require for their members and the content and speakers whom they feel are most suitable to meet their training needs. In educational terms it is regarded as training needs analysis, identification, design and delivery. The Bar Associations identify their location of choice, the most suitable date and the format for the day which includes a networking lunch and evening drinks reception. The clusters are about education, networking, and collegiality. The networking lunch and evening reception are just as important as the educational sessions as they provide a forum for problem sharing and solv-ing and relaxation away from the office. The events have been running since 2012 and have grown from six events in 2012 to ten in 2019.

Law Society Finuas Skillnet delivers CPD throughout Ireland in partnership with local Bar Associations and with the support of grant funding from Skillnet Ireland and the Department of Education and Skills. In 2019, we will host 10 Finuas Skillnet Cluster events spanning every region of Ireland.

The success of the Law Society Finuas Skillnet Clusters is dependent upon many factors, including:• the support and participation of solicitors;• the dedication, hard work and invaluable ex-

pertise by the Presidents, Secretaries and CPD organisers in the Bar Associations throughout Ireland;

• the expertise and generosity of solicitors who lecture at these events;

• the work of Law Society Committees and their staff; and

• the work of Law Society Finuas Skillnet Steering Committee members.

Fee includes: educational training event, resource materials and hot networking lunch.

For details of Law Society Finuas Skillnet Clusters in your region, email [email protected] OR visit www.lawsociety.ie/skillnetcluster

Cork – Finuas Skillnet Cluster

Carrick-on-Shannon - Finuas Skillnet Cluster

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CLUSTER EVENTS

DATE EVENT CPD HOURS* FEE

9 & 10 May Essential Solicitor Update Part I & II Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim

9 May - 4 CPD Hours & 10 May - 6 CPD Hours

9 May - €10010 May - €1359 & 10 May - €190

17 May Midlands General Practice Update - Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, Co Laois

6 CPD Hours €135

13 & 14 June North West General Practice Update Part I & II - Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel, Donegal

13 June - 4 CPD Hours & 14 June - 6 CPD Hours

13 June - €10014 June - €13513 & 14 June - €190

28 June Essential Solicitor Update - Inn at Dromoland, Ennis, Co Clare

6 CPD Hours €135

5 September Essential General Practice Update - Ballygarry House, Tralee, Co Kerry

6 CPD Hours €135

11 October North East CPD Day - Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan

7 CPD Hours €135

7 & 8 November Connaught Solicitors’ Symposium Part I & II - Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, Co Mayo

7 Nov - 4 CPD Hours & 8 Nov - 6 CPD Hours

7 Nov - €1008 Nov - €1357 & 8 Nov - €190

15 November Practitioner Update - Kingsley Hotel, Cork 6 CPD Hours €135

22 November General Practice Update - Hotel Kilkenny, Kilkenny 6 CPD Hours €135

6 December Law Society Finuas Skillnet - Practice and Regulation Symposium - Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin

6 CPD Hours €135

Thank you to the Bar Associations throughout Ireland who have worked with us in bringing education and training to our members.

*CPD Scheme categorisation (General, Management & Professional Development Skills, Regulatory Matters (Accounting & Anti-Money Laundering Compliance) will be clarified when the event is posted to the web.

This training network is of immense value to solicitors, particularly those in provincial venues, as a provider of comprehensive cost-effective training and continuing pro-fessional development. As a member of the steering group, I have been able to communicate the particular desires as far as course and seminars structures are concerned, of the membership. The provision of a service of sufficiently high calibre and relevance to them this applies equally in relation to matters in routine practice as well as more complicated and advanced application.

Conor MacGuill, Principal, Conor MacGuill Solicitors

My colleagues in the Bar Association have commented to me on the advantage of having these events in a local area without having to travel to Dublin and found the time savings a significant benefit.

In addition I found that the Cluster Events were extreme-ly cost effective and significantly cheaper that many of the other CPD events organised by various alternative providers.

Given that the range of subjects chosen were dictated by the wishes of the local Bar Associations, I found the topics were dealt with by extremely competent speakers who gave well researched insights and practical updates on issues that would arise on a regular basis and I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending them to my colleagues.

Kieran Ryan, Partner, Kelly & Ryan, Solicitors, President of Leitrim Bar Association

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SUITE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES

These events are designed and delivered in partnership with Law Society Professional Training and Law Society Committees.

Below are some snapshots from 2018 CPD events.

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DATE EVENT CPD HOURS** DISCOUNTED* FEE

FULL FEE

21 & 22 March Certificate in English and Welsh Property Law 9 General (by Group Study)

€411 €588

21 March International Issues in Sports Law - in collaboration with the EU & International Affairs Committee

2 General (by Group Study)

Complimentary

26 March GDPR in Action: Guidance for Legal Practitioners on How to deal with Subject Access Requests in collaboration with the Intellectual Property and Data Protection Law Committee,

2 Regulatory Matters (by Group Study)

€100

28 March Mediation in the Civil Justice System Requests - in collaboration with the ADR Committee, CEDR and GEMME

2.5 General (by Group Study)

€150 €176

16 May The In-house Panel Discussion - in collaboration with the In-house and Public Sector Committee - DUBLIN

3 M&PD Skills (by Group Study)

€65

26 September Annual Employment Law Update - in collaboration with the Employment & Equality Law Committee


€160 €186

3 October Annual Litigation Conference - in collaboration with the Litigation Committee


€160 €186

10 October Younger Members Conference - in collaboration with the Younger Members Committee


€135

11 October Annual In-house and Public Sector Conference - in collaboration with the In-house and Public Sector Committee

4.5 General plus 1 M & PD Skills (by Group Study) (5.5 total)

€160 €186

17 October Annual Property Law Conference - in collaboration with the Conveyancing Committee

3 General plus 1 Regulatory Matters (by Group study)

€160 €186

24 October Probate & Tax Conference - in collaboration with the PAT and Taxation Committee


€160

14 November Annual Business Law Conference - in collaboration with the Business Law Committee

4 General (by Group Study)

€160 €186

22 November Annual Family and Child Law Conference - in collaboration with the Family & Child Law Committee


€160 €186

28 November Annual Criminal Law Conference - in collaboration with the Criminal Law Committee


€160 €186

4 December The In-house Panel Discussion - in collaboration with the In-house and Public Sector Committee – GALWAY

3 M&PD Skills (by Group Study)

€65

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To view the full programme visit www.lawsociety.ie/CPD

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2019 SUITE OF SPECIALISED LEGAL PROGRAMMES

The Suite of Specialised Legal Programmes is presented in collaboration with Law Society Finuas Skillnet. For the latest on these programmes visit our webpage www.lawsociety.ie/cpdcourses

DATES: 5 April

TIME: 9.30am to 5.30pm (Refresh-ments and light lunch included)

VENUE: Law Society of Ireland

FEE: €255

DISCOUNTED* FEE: €210

CPD HOURS: 6.5 General (by Group Study)

Aim and ObjectivesThis one-day Employment Law Masterclass will give practitioners a highly practical and up-to-date insight into the law of Termination of Employment. The speakers are all leading experts in this field and will share their knowledge and expertise with delegates.

Topics to be covered include• The disciplinary process• Unfair Dismissal• Constructive Dismissal• Redundancy• Settlement Agreements• Representing Employees• Discriminatory Dismissal • Defending claims • Initiating documentation • Time limits and extension to time limits • Need for a comparator • Defences • Focus on Disability – Cross over with PI claims • Awards• Injuncting a Dismissal

Speakers include • Caroline Jenkinson, Deputy Chairman, Labour Court will

chair the masterclass• Marguerite Bolger SC• Richard Grogan, Principal, Richard Grogan & Associates

Solicitors, Dublin• Duncan Inverarity, Partner, A & L Goodbody Solicitors,

Dublin• Catherine O’Flynn, Partner, William Fry Solicitors, Dublin• Alastair Purdy, Principal, Alastair Purdy & Co., Solicitors,

Galway• Des Ryan BL

EMPLOYMENT LAW MASTERCLASS: TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT

DATES: Day 1: 7 March Day 2: 14 March

TIME: Day 1: 4.30pm to 5.45pm for iPad introduction and set-upDay 2: 6.00pm to 9.00pm


FEE: €636 for both workshops (iPad included in fee)€250 for both workshops (iPad not included in fee)

DISCOUNTED* FEE: €572 for both workshops (iPad included in fee)€188 for both workshops (iPad not included in fee)

CPD HOURS: Total hours 6: 2 General, 4 Management & Professional Development Skills (by Group Study)

Aim and ObjectivesThe Legal Research Skills Workshops are aimed at practitioners and focus on solving clients’ problems. An overview of both paper-based and electronic resources will be followed by practical workshops whereby delegates carry out systematic and comprehensive research. Delegates will leave with skills to enable them analyse client’s instructions to identity the issues and ultimately present the results of their research in a clear and practical format. The Course is iPad based with research carried out on both iPad’s and PCs.

Topics to be covered include• Introduction to legal research• Overview of internet resources – Acts, SI’s and Case Law• Introduction to researching European Law• Practical IT/iPad based Workshop• Strategies for solving practical legal problems• Research Record Workshop

Speakers• John Furlong• Dr Rachael Hession, Law Society of Ireland • Mary Upton, Solicitor • Alma Clissmann, Law Reform Commission

PRACTICAL LEGAL RESEARCH FOR THE PRACTITIONER – SKILLS WORKSHOP

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DATES: 21 June & 22 June

TIME: 2.00pm to 5.30pm (Friday)9.00am to 5.30pm (Saturday)


FEE: €425


CPD HOURS: 10 including 1 Regulatory Mat-ters (by Group Study)

Aim and ObjectivesThe course comprises lectures and small group modules with experienced practitioners dealing with the key elements of and recent developments in general personal injuries claims. The plaintiff ’s and the defendant’s perspective will be addressed.

Topics to be covered includeThe topics will include; the Statute of Limitations; the Personal Injuries Assessment Board; PI practice and procedure under the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 and the Rules of Court; Damages (recent trends and issues); Section 26 applications; recent case law; the Recoverable Benefit Scheme; claims involving an injured child; Fatal Injury actions; actuarial evidence; good practice and ethical issues; and costs.

Speakers in the past have included• John Byrne, Consulting Actuary• Noel Guiden, Legal Costs Accountant and Managing

Partner of Behan & Assoc.• Suzanne Hill – Solicitor and Assessor with the Injuries

Board• Shane Kelly BL• Padraig Lyons BL• Sinéad Nunan, Managing Partner, Michael Houlihan &

Partners, Solicitors• Ellen Twomey, Solicitor and Partner, Twomey solicitors,

Limerick

PERSONAL INJURIES LITIGATION MASTERCLASS

DATES: 12 & 13 April

TIME: 2.00pm to 6.00pm (Friday)10.00am to 5.00pm (Saturday)

VENUE: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8

FEE: €425


CPD HOURS: 8 General Plus 2 Management & Professional Development Skills (by Group Study)

Aim and ObjectivesThis Planning & Environmental Law Masterclass is aimed at all practitioners acting in both residential and commercial transactions. Our Masterclass format includes a workshop element in each module to gain a practical and applied understanding of this area of the conveyancing process. The topics covered reflect the planning and environmental issues arising for conveyancers, in addition to an overview of the planning application and appeal process. The presenters and workshop facilitators are experts in this field.

Topics to be covered include• The planning application (legal and procedural rules),

appeals and representation• Planning warranty – General Condition 36• Pre-contract enquiries, Requisitions and searches• Planning compliance issues • Opinions of compliance• Planning bonds & Financial contributions/taking in

charge issues• Section160 injunctions• Section 5 referrals and issues relating to exempted

developments• Section 47 agreements• Contamination Land Issues• CPOs • Due diligence and environmental warranties• Building energy performance• Obligations pursuant to Strategic Infrastructure

legislation • EIA• Habitats Directive • Arrangements with Irish Water re connections and

planning compliance

Speakers Include• Finola McCarthy, Ronan Daly Jermyn, Cork• Laura Rafferty, Arthur Cox, Dublin• Alan Roberts, A & L Goodbody, Dublin• Brendan Slattery, McCann FitzGerald, Dublin • Prof. Yvonne Scannell, Arthur Cox, Dublin• Patrick Sweetman, Matheson, Dublin

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL LAW MASTERCLASS FOR CONVEYANCERS

Right: Richard Grogan speaking on Employment Law matters

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DATES: Module 1:13 & 14 September Module 2: 27 & 28 September

TIME: 2.00pm to 6.00pm on two Fridays & 9.30am to 4.30pm on two Saturdays (Light lunch included on Saturday sessions)


FEE: €1,200 (Course includes an iPad & interactive eBook on Commercial Contracts)

DISCOUNTED* FEE: €1,100 (Course includes an iPad & interactive eBook on Commercial Contracts)

CPD HOURS: 20 including 3 Management & Professional Development Skills (by Group Study)

Why is this Course for You?Solicitors, Barristers, Contract Managers and Directors, In-house Counsel, Purchasing PersonnelThis intensive introductory course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of what is required to successfully negotiate and draft commercial contracts. Lawyers are required to advise on and draft contracts for a wide variety of business arrangements. This course provides participants with an opportunity to develop the skill of effective contract drafting. Participants will also gain an insight into the key terms and considerations involved in typical commercial agreements.

This course is therefore relevant to solicitors, barristers, contract managers and purchasing personnel, both in the private and public sector.

Method of DeliveryiPad and Interactive eBook accessed via iTunesU Course & Interactive Onsite Lectures and WorkshopsThis course will be delivered over a period of two half-days and two full-days. As well as independent learning, the course will incorporate the use of iPads in interactive lectures and workshops. The iPad is an invaluable educational tool which will provide you with quick and easy access to all course materials via iTunes U. Participants will also be provided with an interactive, multi-touch e-book on Commercial Contracts which will complement and support your learning.

OutcomesImproved Competitiveness & Reduced Risk ExposureThe course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to draft commercial agreements and to advise on the impact of various commercial arrangements on day-to-day business.

Course Content• Contract Law Refresher/Update• Negotiating contracts• Understanding the anatomy of a contract• Drafting a contract• Ecommerce• Agency and Distributions Agreements

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS

DATES: 19 September

TIME: 9.00am to 5.00pm (Refreshments and light lunch included)


FEE: €255


CPD HOURS: 6 Management & Professional Development Skills (by Group Study)

Aim and ObjectivesSolicitors have always needed to market their services but now more than ever, with developments in technology, social media and an increasingly demanding clientele; they need to be able to differentiate themselves (develop a unique selling point) from their competitors so they attract clients that are a right fit for their practice.

OutcomesThis one-day course will equip solicitors with the knowledge, skills and competencies they need in order to take their service offering to the next level and differentiate themselves from their competitors. The course will be delivered by experienced marketing consultants and professionals who have utilised marketing techniques successfully in their own businesses.

Topics to be covered include• Marketing Strategy for sustainable competitive

advantage• Marketing Strategy Implementation• Tips for a website worth visiting• How to Create an Email Newsletter for Your Law Firm• Social Media and your firm

Speakers in the past have included• Ultan Bannon, eLearning & Marketing Consultant,

Peninsula eLearning, Dublin• Susan Bourke, Digital Marketing Strategist, Sligo• Mary Cloonan, Founder, Marketing Clever, Dublin• Dorcas Réamonn, Lecturer, the Smurfit School, UCD,

Dublin

LAW FIRM MARKETING - ESSENTIAL MARKETING GUIDE FOR SOLICITORS

• Franchising Agreements• Outsourcing Agreements

LecturersOur lecturers are distinguished legal experts and provide legal services and advice to all sectors of industry both nationally and internationally. Their significant experience will be shared through the interactive manner in which all lectures and workshops will be delivered.

I found this one-day Marketing course a great opportunity to focus on how I want to develop my law firm. It provided great tips for using social media, improving the website and maximising the use of newsletters.

Michelle McLoughlin, M. McLoughlin & Co. Solicitors, Sligo

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DATES: To be confirmed


FEE: €850


CPD HOURS: 20 General (by Group Study)

Aim and ObjectivesA practical series of lectures and workshops, from leading experts, to update and develop practitioners’ knowledge in the field of Wills, Probate, Estates and Tax arising on same.

Topics to be covered include

Module 1• Update on CAT and Estate Planning and Administration

of Estates• Taxation of estates dealing with CAT and other taxes

arising including Discretionary Trust• Tax and taxation issues (CAT and CGT) on the break up /

dissolution of Trusts

Module 2• Update and review of will drafting, probate and

administration• Dealing with advising the LPR on capacity and other

issues• Non-contentious and contentious applications to the

Probate Officer and the Courts• Administering trusts on death either by will or otherwise• Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015• Wrap up lecture and workshop incorporating all issues

arising in Modules 1 and 2

Participants can chose to attend module 1, module 2 or both.

Lecturers in the past have included• Padraic Courtney, Law Society of Ireland• Anne Stephenson, Principal, Stephenson Solicitors• Annette O’Connell, Probate Officer• Finola O’Hanlon, Principal, O’Hanlon Tax• Teresa Pilkington, Senior Counsel• Brian E Spierin, Senior Counsel• Michelle McLoughlin, Principal, M. McLoughlin & Co.

Solicitors• Brian Bohan – Founding Partner, Bohan Solicitors

WILLS, PROBATE, ESTATES & TAX MASTERCLASS

DATES: 10 December

TIME: 9.00am to 5.00pm


FEE: €255



Aim and ObjectivesClinical negligence is an area that has seen many developments in the last year. This course addresses these developments which include open disclosure; pre-action protocols; periodic payment orders; as well as recent case-law.

Topics to be covered includeThis course takes a practical look at key issues for practitioners such as choosing and instructing expert witnesses effectively; obtaining and dealing effectively with medical records and other important material; and understanding the role of risk management in the clinical setting. It also takes a practical and interactive look at mediation in the context of clinical negligence claims.

Speakers in the past have included• Mr Justice Charles Meenan of the High Court and Chair

of the Expert Group to Review the Law of Torts and the Current Systems for the Management of Clinical Negligence Claim.

• Mary Hough, Partner and Head of the Healthcare team, Hayes Solicitors

• Dr Mary Kennedy, Medicolegal Consultant, Minerva Medicolegal Ltd.

• Helen Kilroy, Partner, McCann FitzGerald• Dr Simon Mills SC• Roger Murray, Joint Managing Partner and Head of

the Medical Negligence Department, Callan Tansey Solicitors.

CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE MASTERCLASS

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TIME: Module 1: 2.30pm to 6.00pm & 10.00am to 5.00pmModule 2: 2.30pm to 6.00pm & 10.00am to 5.00pmModule 3: 2.30pm to 6.00pm & 10.00am to 5.00pm

Friday afternoon and all day Saturday(Light lunch included on Saturday sessions)


FEE: Book all Three modules €1,625 (iPad included in fee)€875 (iPad not included in fee)

DISCOUNTED* FEE: Book all Three modules€1,525 (iPad included in fee)€785 (iPad not included in fee)

CPD HOURS: Per Module - 8 General plus 2 M & PD Skills (by Group Study)

Aim and ObjectivesThis Property Transactions Masterclass is divided into three discrete sessions to enhance your understanding of key areas of practice. The first session is focused on the Fundamentals of Property Transactions, the second on Complex Property Transactions and the final and third session will focus on Commercial Property Transactions. This Masterclass is aimed at all practitioners acting in property transactions. Session one can be attended by those who wish to review the fundamentals of such transactions or those who have not previously practised in this area. Session two will allow for those with a good grounding to focus on more complex aspects. Session three is specifically tailored for those who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in respect of commercial property transactions. Attendance at all three sessions will provide a complete immersion in the key aspects of conveyancing and landlord and tenant law.

Topics to be covered include

Module 1 This module will cover fundamentals of property transactions such as investigation of title, contracts, planning, searches, requisitions, undertakings and conflict of interest but there will be a particular focus on drafting. More challenging aspects of fundamental property transactions will also be addressed such as ethical and regulatory issues, liability and risk, difficulties at completion, remedies, triggers for first registration and the funding aspects of buying, selling and leasing. Module 2 This module will focus on more complex property transactions with a particular emphasis on compulsory first registration, land registry rules and complex land registry dealings, for example, easements and transmissions. Different schemes of development will also be addressed such as apartments and multi-unit developments along

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS MASTERCLASS

with related issues such as mapping. The final lecture and workshop will focus on tax issues in conveyancing and in particular the conveyancers’ obligations in relation to stamp duty, local property tax, household charge and NPPR.

Module 3 This module will address commercial property transactions. It will deal with commercial lending and the corporate borrower. Property issues in insolvency, examinership and liquidation will be explored along with NAMA and related topics such as powers, execution, disclaimer and repudiation. Another tax session forms part of this programme with a particular focus on the obligations relating to VAT, CGT and CAT. Lastly commercial leases will be addressed with an examination of key issues such as rent review, alienation and repair. There will be guidance offered as to how to negotiate and handle disputes and the programme will touch upon the landlord and tenant reform proposals.

LecturersOur lecturers are distinguished legal experts and provide legal services and advice to all sectors of industry both nationally and internationally. Their significant experience will be shared through the interactive manner in which all lectures and workshops will be delivered.

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TIME: 9.00am to 5.30pm

VENUE: To be confirmed

FEE: €255



Aim and ObjectivesTo engage experienced probate practitioners and probate office personnel to bring practitioners through the Probate process from the date of death through the Probate Office to receipt of the grant through lectures and workshops

Topics to be covered include • The Probate Office is Changing • What type of Grant is needed and who is entitled to take it

out• The Inland Revenue Affidavit from a Probate Office

perspective• Oath, Bond, Affidavits, Certificates, etc… the most

common mistakes• Other types of application to the Probate Officer / Court

Why a Probate Masterclass?Obtaining a Grant of Probate, or Administration either Intestate or with Will Annexed should be perfectly straightforward: however, as many frustrated practitioners will attest, it is anything but! Difficulties can arise in relation to: the Will itself where there is one and the execution of same; ensuring that an executor or administrator is the person entitled to extract the grant and capable of instructing the solicitor; gathering the necessary information to correctly complete and execute the various oaths, bonds, affidavits and supporting documentation and the presentation of same in a manner acceptable to the Probate Office or District Probate Registry. It is possible for a practitioner to have an application rejected because the wrong person is applying, to correct this and then have the application rejected again because there is a difficulty with the probate papers. This is a cause of ongoing frustration. The purpose of this Probate Masterclass is to engage experienced probate practitioners and probate office personnel to bring practitioners through this process from the date of death through the Probate Office to receipt of the grant. Outline of the MasterclassThe Probate Masterclass will outline, by reference to the speakers hard won experience and Probate Office policy, pitfalls for practitioners and best practice when proceeding to apply for a grant of representation and getting it through first time every time.

Speakers in the past have included• Rita Considine, County Registrar• Kevin Fidgeon, Assistant Probate Officer• John Glennon, Probate Officer• Annette O’Connell, Former Probate Officer• Anne Stephenson, Principal Stephenson Solicitors

PROBATE MASTERCLASS - GETTING YOUR GRANT FIRST TIME


TIME: 2:00pm to 6.00pm (Fridays) & 9:30am to 4:30pm (Saturdays)


CPD HOURS: 10 General in 2019 and 10 General in 2020 (by Group Study)

Why is this Course for you?Solicitors, Barristers, IT Professionals & Marketing & Communications Professionals & ICT EntrepreneursTechnology and intellectual property law is a thriving area of practice that brings with it a rare and interesting mix of work. As employees, consumers and indeed citizens, technology and intellectual property law affects us all on a daily basis. Equally, few businesses (large or small) can afford to ignore the shift in the way the world does business and its growing importance in every area of commercial life.

This intensive introductory course is therefore relevant to solicitors, barristers, IT professionals and marketing and communications professionals both in the private and public sector. As one of the fastest growing areas of practice, knowl-edge of technology and intellectual property law is key to in-ternationalising the skills and expertise of Irish professionals.

Method of DeliveryIPad and Interactive E-Book accessed via iTunesU course & Interactive Onsite Lectures and WorkshopsThis course will be delivered over a period of two half-days and two full-days. As well as independent learning, the course will incorporate the use of iPads in interactive lectures and workshops. The iPad is an invaluable educational tool which will provide you with quick and easy access to all course materials via iTunes U. Participants will also be provided with an interactive, multi-touch e-book on Technology and Intellectual Property Law which will complement and support learners.

OutcomesImproved Competitiveness & Reduced Risk ExposureThe course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to advise both their firm/employer and clients on the law relating to technology and intellectual property law and its consequential impact on day-to-day business.

Topics to be covered include• Patents and Confidential Information• Trade Marks and Passing off• Copyright• Applied Copyright• Ecommerce

SpeakersOur lecturers are distinguished legal experts in Technology and IP law and provide legal services and advice to all sectors of industry both nationally and internationally. Their significant experience will be shared through the interactive manner in which all lectures and workshops will be delivered.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TECHNOLOGY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

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COACHING SKILLS FOR MANAGERS

DATES: Workshop 1: Friday 1 & Saturday 2 March Workshop 2: Friday 22 March Workshop 3: Friday 24 May

TIME: 9:30am to 5.00pm (each day)


FEE: €1,440

DISCOUNTED* FEE: €1,200*

CPD HOURS: Full General and Full Management & Professional Development Skills required for 2019 (by Group Study) provided all sessions are attended.

Training ApproachOur approach is a combination of theory and experiential learning, providing participants with the tools and frameworks required to understand when coaching is appropriate; to hold effective coaching conversations and to use a coaching approach for talent development and management.

On the programme, as well as learning the theory and coaching models, you the participants will identify your own development agenda and will experience being coached on this agenda. This will allow you to develop a clear view of your own development agenda as well as think about the potential development areas for your teams.

Practice and reflection are key elements in the adult learning process. Our approach is to engage our delegates in coach practice - both on the programme and directly after.

What you will learn on this programme• Definition and the role of coaching in business and

organisational context• Differences between coaching and mentoring• Principles of coaching, tools and methods• Coaching for employee engagement, performance and

motivation• The psychology of change and how this applies to you

and your employees in business• Manager as coach and flexing leadership styles• Using coaching skills to develop your team

Workshops: Coaching for performance for managers Workshop 1 Friday 1 & Saturday 2 March - 9:30am to 5.00pmWorkshop 2 Friday 22 March - 9:30am to 5.00pmWorkshop 3 Friday 24 May - 9:30am to 5.00pm

Performance Coaching & AssessmentDelegates will complete 6 hours performance coaching and a 1000-word essay reflecting on their coach practice and use of coaching skills, tools and methods. This is to be submitted within four weeks of programme completion.

Support will be available throughout the programme and a recommended reading list will be provided. Please note numbers are strictly limited on this programme – early booking is advised.

Programme Team

Antoinette Moriarty – Programme Director Antoinette trained as a psychotherapist in Dublin and at Metanoia Institute, London. She has over 20 years’ experience designing and leading professional and executive development for lawyers and other executive leaders. Antoinette is interested in exploring the inter-play between our professional roles and our personal identity. In addition to her private Psychotherapy and Executive Coaching practice (www.professionaltherapy.ie), Antoinette leads the Law School Counselling Service and designs the psychological elements of solicitors’ training.

Isolde Norris – Lead Trainer Isolde is an executive coach, coach tutor and coach supervisor. She holds a Masters in Business and Executive Coaching and a Masters in Business Administration. She is an accredited professional coach with the Association for Coaching. With over 25 years’ experience working in both large and small organisations, Isolde’s career has always involved a strong focus on building effective and high-performing teams in high pace and high change environments. Isolde now coaches’ leaders and teams from a diverse range of industry sectors. Her website is www.koiconsulting.ie and her LinkedIn page is https://www.linkedin.com/in/isoldenorris/.

Pamela Fay – Lead Trainer Pamela is an executive coach, coach tutor and coach supervisor. She holds a Masters in Executive Coaching and a Masters in International Marketing. Accredited by both Ashridge Business School in the UK and the EMCC, Pamela has been coaching for over ten years. Prior to that Pamela worked for Bord Bia and Diageo and had a performance management consulting business. Her practice website is www.pamelafay.ie and her LinkedIn page is https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelafay/.

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CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

DATES: 20 March – 22 May (20 March, 23 March, 10 April, 13 April, 8 May, 11 May, 22 May)

TIME: 9:30am – 4:00pm


FEE: €1,550 (iPad included in fee)

DISCOUNTED* FEE: €1,450 (iPad included in fee)

CPD HOURS: Full General and Full Management & Professional Development Skills required for 2019 (by Group Study) provided all sessions are attended

Aim and ObjectivesThis Certificate in Professional Education is aimed at professional educators who design and/or deliver programmes to professionals. The course is suited to educators from a range of professional fields including law, medicine, accountancy, taxation, pharmacy and international education. The demands on a professional educator are distinct and the skillset and knowledge base required are different from those required for general education and training. Our innovative course recognises this difference and is tailored specifically to meet the needs of professional educators. We bring the traditional ‘train the trainer’ concept to a contemporary and new, more advanced, level by taking a nuanced and comprehensive approach to the theory and knowledge, attitudinal judgement and skills and practice required to excel as a professional educator.

There is integrated use of technology throughout the programme. Participants will require access to an iPad for delivery of course materials, for completion of quizzes and course activities and also for live engagement in on-line discussion groups.

Contact HoursIn addition to the course contact hours participants are required to spend at least 5-hours online completing activities and engaging with our on-line community of practice. A CPD certificate of completion will issue once participants have successfully completed a reflective practice learning assignment.

COURSE MODULES

Theory and knowledge Educational technology Skills and practice Professional Self

• Introduction • Overview • iPad training • Fundamental concepts • Learning theories and their

application to practice• Curriculum design • Aims & intended learning

outcomes • Resources • Assessment • Teaching and learning plans

• Transforming professional education through technology

• Use of online tools • Enhancing student

engagement through technology

• Virtual learning environments (VLEs)

• Using multimedia• Pedagogical innovation

• International markets • Strategic positioning • Attaining stakeholder buy in • Return on investment • Small group and large group

teaching • Reflective practice • Teaching and learning philosophy • Teaching practice • Presentation and facilitation skills • Evaluation • Consolidation • Publication

• Creating psychological safety in learning environments

• Unconscious bias, diversity, inclusion and international awareness

• Self-evaluation• Professionalism • Professional wellbeing

Programme Team includesDr. Gabriel Brennan, PHD, M.LITT, B.A. (HONS.), LL.B., PG DIP., PG CERT. Gabriel has been involved in the provision of professional legal education for over twenty years. Gabriel practiced as a solicitor with Abercorn Solicitors before joining the Education Department of the Law Society as a Course Manager with responsibility for the design and delivery of numerous property and skills related courses. She has been involved in the design of a teaching and learning website and is experienced in providing training and support to lecturers and tutors.

Antoinette Moriarty, MIAHIP, M.A., M.Sc. Antoinette combines her understanding of optimum human performance, gained through her training as a Psychotherapist in London and Dublin with over 20 years’ experience designing and leading professional and executive development for lawyers and other executive leaders. In addition to her private Psychotherapy and Executive Coaching practice (www.professionaltherapy.ie), Antoinette manages the Law Society of Ireland’s Counselling Service and teaches a new element of professional legal education entitled ‘Shrink Me - Psychology of a Lawyer’.

Additional guest speakers have included: • Alison Egan, PhD, Director, ICT and eLearning Marino

Institute of Education • Dr Rachael Hession, Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland• Rob Lowney, Learning Technologist, Hibernia College• John Lunney, Solicitor, Law Society of Ireland

Practical, relevant and enthusing. Thanks to Antoinette’s and Gabriel’s expertise, each participant left with the skills to empower learners, individual insights and methods to quickly effect business results within an organisation.

Amanda Zahringer, Director, Learning and Development (Global) at MUFG Investor Services

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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME 2019/2020


TIME: To be confirmed

VENUE: To be confirmed

FEE: €4,580

DISCOUNTED* FEE: €3,900

CPD HOURS: The number of hours and category of CPD that you may claim in relation to this programme will depend on the final timetable.

Aim and ObjectivesLeaders and decision makers are no longer limited to top management in organisations. Our Programme equips and enables participants to exert leadership and influence at all levels of authority in all kinds of professional legal settings: private practice, corporate, in-house, general counsel, local authority and other governmental bodies.

Take control of your career path while learning to maximize team productivity, drive innovation, and secure a competitive edge for your company.

The programme is delivered in 4 modules over 6 months as follows:

• Leadership in Perspective • Leading Self; Uncovering your Inner Leader • Leading People; Leading People for Business

Breakthrough • Leading Practice; Making your Leadership Real

Programme Manager Antoinette Moriarty, Psychotherapist leads the Law School Counselling Service and designs the psychological element of solicitors’ training.

The expert programme team includes Resonate Leadership, PM/Philip Matthews and SEVEN; Psychology at workWe partner with leading dynamic consultancies from the worlds of business, psychology, organisational development and executive coaching. Our facilitators are passionate about leadership and bring a wealth of leadership development, as well as national and international experience to the Programme.

Why do this programme?Designed to help lawyers become more effective leaders, this 6 month programme delves into the fundamentals of your unique leadership potential, unpacks your personal style, builds effective team leadership skills and allows you to integrate leadership practices tin order to accomplish your company’s goals.

Individual Executive CoachingA unique feature of this programme is the inclusion of three (1.5 hr) executive coaching sessions with members of the programme delivery team who are all experienced Executive Coaches.

On-line resources & on-line Community of LeadershipEach module will be supplemented with excellent on-line materials and useful resources and activities, enabling participants to actively embed leadership skills and capacities throughout the Programme.

The leadership programme was beyond all shadow of a doubt the most life-transforming course I have been on. I have taken a great deal from it and applied to it to my role.

Kevin O’Leary, Solicitor, Cork County Council

Richard Susskind OBE

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PRE CONTRACT INVESTIGATION OF TITLE €176 • Feedback from the profession• Benefits of the new system• Contract for Sale – explanatory memorandum• Changes to current conveyancing practice• Supports to facilitate the new system• Billing practices• Lock out agreements

SUITE OF ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA COURSES €195 • LinkedIn for Lawyers• Twitter for Lawyers• Instagram – The how to Guide• eNewsletter Course• All You Need To Know About the Design & Build Of A

Website• Search Engine Optimisation for Lawyers• Facebook for Lawyers

ONLINE FINTECH COURSES €125 • Fintech the Fundamentals • Social Media & Digital Marketing for Financial Services

Professionals

SUITE OF ELEARNING PROGRAMMES

Did you know that a solicitor can complete up to half of their CPD requirement for 2019 by eLearning?

REGULATORY MATTERS & MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS SUITE OF ONLINE COURSES €125

• Cyber Security Essentials for your Law Firm• Regulatory Matters & Management and Professional

Development Skills • GDPR - How to get your law firm GDPR ready• GDPR – An Introduction - Free

GDPR – HOW TO GET YOUR LAW FIRM GDPR READY €115

• GDPR – An overview of the changes • GDPR – The SME toolkit • GDPR – Right of access • GDPR – Breaches and data litigation

*The 2019 CPD cycle runs from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 – for full details and to check your compliance obligations please refer to the Law Society’s CPD Scheme

• Depending on the course chosen, you can claim general, management or regulatory matters CPD by eLearning.

• Available to view online from date of purchase until 31 December 2019.

• To purchase an online course email [email protected]

Connect with our Professional Training Group on LinkedIN

Connect with us on Twitter @LawSocIreland

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LAW SOCIETY FINUAS SKILLNET MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Network OverviewLaw Society Finuas Skillnet is a learning-network for firms and practices of all sizes within the legal sector and professional advisors within Ireland’s international financial services (IFS) sector.

Member firms work collaboratively to share best practice and to respond effectively to their business and skills needs. The network addresses both technical and non-technical skills needs of their members.

The objective of this national training network is to support the growth, competitiveness and sustainability of Ireland’s legal and international financial services sectors. The network provides strategic responses to emerging national and international trade, regulatory and competitive challenges facing legal and IFS professionals, through the delivery of highly specialised education and training.Law Society Finuas Skillnet is promoted by the Law Society of Ireland. Membership of the network is open to all private sector enterprises within the legal sector and international financial services sector based in the Republic of Ireland. Detailed information on applying for membership of the Law Society Finuas Skillnet is available on the website.

Supports to Network Member Firms• Assist businesses to identify and address current and

future skills needs• Information regarding successful approaches to learning

and talent development• Guidance on achieving value for money when investing in

learning and development• Strategic programmes that enhance business innovation

and sectoral competitiveness• Flexible training and education programmes customised

to the needs of the sector• Innovative new programme design and development• Leadership programmes for business owners and

executives.• Training relating to communication, problem-solving and

other core skills• Advice on gauging the effectiveness of training

• Access to a network of businesses within the sector• Conferences, seminars, master class programmes,

certificate, diploma and LLM courses, interactive eLearning courses, regional cluster training programmes and other informal learning and networking events.

Benefits Include• Up to 20% discount on all Law Society Finuas Skillnet

training events. This specifically excludes Certificates and Diplomas provided by the Law Society Diploma Centre

• Up to 20% discount on all Law Society Finuas Skillnet training materials

Annual Law Society Finuas Skillnet Membership fee scale1 January 2019 – 31 December 2019 inclusive• < 2 employees €95• 3 – 19 employees €295• 20 – 50 employees €495• 51 – 99 employees €695• 100 + employees €895

All Law Society Finuas Skillnet courses qualify for CPD hours under the CPD Scheme requirements.

Thank you for your support in attending our training events and we look forward to welcoming you to future events.

Attracta O’ReganHead, Law Society Professional Training and Law Society Finuas Skillnet To apply, please contact: Law Society Finuas Skillnet, Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, DX 79, Dublin.

t 01 8815727, f 01 6724890 e [email protected] w www.lawsociety.ie/finuasskillnet

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Welcome to your Law Society Finuas Skillnet & Law Society Professional Training

CPD programme. This Participant Profile Form is used by the Law Society Finuas

Skillnet & Law Society Professional Training and Skillnet Ireland to collect profile

information relating to participants on training programmes partially or fully-funded

by Skillnet Ireland from the National Training Fund through the Department of

Education and Skills (DES).

BOOKING / PROFILE FORM 2019

We ask you to complete this Form where you will share certain personal details. At the end of your training programme you will be asked to complete a Reaction to Learning Form. The data you provide is invaluable to our continued efforts to provide a wide range of relevant and desirable training programmes, to communicate with you, and to enable us to operate effectively. Law Society Finuas Skillnet & Law Society Professional Training and Skillnet Ireland will comply with all applicable Data Protection Legislation in the processing of the information and personal data provided by you in this Form and the Reaction to Learning Form. Your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Statement which can be found at: www.lawsociety.ie/globalassets/documents/lspt/Privacy-Statement-LSPT-Finuas-Skillnet.pdf

Your information will be shared with third parties in certain specific circumstances:

1) for the purposes of delivering Skillnet Ireland training programmes via the Law Society Finuas Skillnet & Law Society Professional Training

2) for the purposes of furnishing details to the CPD Scheme section to prove your attendance at our training

3) for the purposes of securely storing participant information with our IT services provider

4) for the purpose of conducting surveys to evaluate the quality and impact of the programmes delivered by Law Society Finuas Skillnet & Law Society Professional Training. For such surveys, you may be contacted at some point in the future (no longer than 24 months following completion of your training either by telephone or email)

5) for the purpose of providing the Department of Education and Skills (DES) with statistical information to help inform national policy in relation to skills. Only aggregated and statistical data will be reported to the DES.

Should you have any queries in relation to this information please email: [email protected]

lawsociety.ie/cpd

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60% OF LAW FIRMS HAVE HAD A CYBER ATTACK IN 2018

HOW SECURE IS YOUR DATA?

DATA SECURITY

BACK-UP SOLUTIONS

DISASTER RECOVERY

STAFF TRAINING

Our specialist team focuses on your security, so you can focus on your business.

The Law Society Finuas Skillnet & Law Society Professional Training Team reserves the right to cancel a training event due to unforeseen circumstances or substitute speakers without prior notice.

Payment: Payment must accompany registration and be made by cheque or credit card. Please make sure all cheques are made payable to the Law Society Finuas Skillnet or Law Society Professional Training ONLY.

Cancellation: Cancellations must be received in writing (email accepted) three working days before the training event. Cancellations received after this will incur the full training event fee. In this instance a copy of the materials will be posted out following the training event.

Substitute Attendance: If you are unable to attend the full day, a substitute from your firm may attend in your place. Please inform us of any changes in advance of the commencement of the training event. Substituted attendance shall only apply where you cannot attend the full day. Half-day substitution is not permitted.

Acknowledgement of Registration: If you have not received acknowledgement of your training event registration one week before the training event, please telephone the Law Society Finuas Skillnet & Law Society Professional Training Team in Dublin on 01 881 5727 or by e-mail: [email protected]

CPD Hours: The number of hours indicated in Law Society Finuas Skillnet & Law Society Professional Training CPD brochures, are intended as a guide only. Actual attendance at training events should only be claimed as part of your requirement.

Contact Details: Please return all completed forms to Law Society Finuas Skillnet / Law Society Professional Training Team, Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. DX 79 Dublin Telephone: 01 881 5727 Fax: 01 672 4890 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lawsociety.ie

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60% OF LAW FIRMS HAVE HAD A CYBER ATTACK IN 2018

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