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1. Strategic Networking 

Strategic networking is a powerful tool that purposefully builds and nurtures professional relationships to create opportunities for career growth, personal and business development. It’s a proactive approach to connecting with individuals who can provide valuable insights, support, collaborations, and opportunities.

In this course, Cathryn Urquhart will teach you the power of strategic networking so you can cultivate a strong personal brand and reputation in your industry. You will learn:

• Networking 101 – getting the basics right
• How to get the best bang for your buck
• Strategies to network
• What to do before, during and after a networking event
• Online tips and tricks to better your profile and achieve success

Facilitator, Legal Practice Management Course, The College of Law, WA

Adjunct Lecturer, College of Law

Cathryn Urquhart studied Law at the University of Western Australia and was admitted in WA in 1988.

She has had a diverse career working for national law firms mainly in Insurance and Construction litigation, as well as time spent as a Claims Solicitor at Law Mutual, the professional indemnity insurance section of the Law Society of WA. She has lectured and tutored at universities in WA.

Currently, Cathryn is the Facilitator of the Legal Practice Management Course at the College of Law in WA. She also has her own business and works for a range of law firms and other businesses as a Professional Skills Trainer and Coach.

2. Law Practice Trust Accounts – Fundamentals and Pitfalls

The knowledge of basic bookkeeping is important for every Australian lawyer. For lawyers, whether as principals or employees, this knowledge assists in the effective and proper conduct of matters, including the preparation of bills of costs and trust account statements. 

Moreover, every lawyer who contemplates entering into practice as a principal, whether as a sole practitioner, partner or director of an incorporated legal practice, must accept the fact that carrying on a practice involves the carrying on of a business. 

In this course, Frances Moffitt provides fundamental guidance where you will learn about: 

• What is trust money and the different types
• What money does and does not have to go into a trust account
• Some key cases and pitfalls to be aware of
• Managing cash in a law practice
• Managing investment money
• The key provisions in the Legal Profession Uniform Law  

Facilitator, Frances Moffitt, Australian Legal Practitioner

Fran has Professional qualifications in Accountancy and Law. She has considerable experience both as a solicitor and trust account investigator. Her professional knowledge and experience include taxation; insolvency; proceeds of crime and 8 years as a trust account investigator.

Fran was employed as a Regulatory Compliance Solicitor in the Professional Standards Department at the Law Society of NSW for over 16 years where she assisted practitioners with all regulatory aspects of legal practice. During this time Fran developed a detailed knowledge of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) the Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015 and the Legal Profession Uniform Legal Practice (Solicitors’ Rules) 2015.

Her professional skills include a strong consultative and education focus in the areas of trust accounts; practising certificates, practice structures and in particular the establishment of new and merging partnerships and incorporated legal practices

Yes. The sampler is a great way for law firm leaders, HR, and learning and development managers to preview the platform before rolling it out more broadly. We offer tiered pricing for multi-user access to the full CPD Digital Subscription - contact us for details.

Yes. The 2 full-length sampler courses meet the same standards and point values as any other CPD Digital Subscription course.

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