Previous Events

SPG

SPG Birmingham And West Midlands Regional Meeting


- Online Meeting - Free of charge

The Birmingham and West Midlands Sole Practitioners Group will take place online on Monday 6th September 2021 at 13:00 hrs. The proposed agenda items for the meeting are as follows:

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Continuity Planning Advice
  • Update on work from SPG and…
     

     
SPG

SPG South London Regional Meeting


Dear Member,

I can confirm that the next meeting of the South London Sole Practitioners Group will take place online on Thursday 2nd September 2021 at 10:00 hrs. The proposed agenda items for the meeting are as follows:

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Update on work from…
     

     
Lockton Insurance

PII Renewal - What to be aware of and how best to approach this year's market


- Online Webinar - Free of charge

We are now into the professional indemnity insurance renewal season for many of you and to assist with this, we are holding a webinar on “PII Renewal – What to be aware of and how best to approach this year’s market”.

The session will be chaired by Lubna Shuja (Law Society Vice President…
 

Webinar recording availablePresentation slides available

 
The Law Society

Hybrid working and your firm’s cyber security


- Online Webinar - Free of charge

Dear Member,

Legal businesses are evaluating the opportunities and challenges associated with the end of lock-down. This webinar, hosted by The Law Society, will provide a timely review of the steps you and your firm should take to maintain cyber security in a hybrid work place.


 

 
Countdown to SQE

Free Webinar - Countdown to SQE


- Online Webinar - Free of charge

The SQE is the new single, rigorous assessment for all aspiring solicitors – marking a step change in how people train and enter the profession. The SQE is intended to widen the ways to qualify as a solicitor but also make sure that everyone reaches the same high standards.

The BSN in…
 

Webinar recording availablePresentation slides available

 
Resolution West Midlands

Webinar Remote Hearings - From the Judge's perspective and that of the practitioner


- Online Webinar - Free of charge

Resolution West Midlands are hosting a webinar to discuss remote hearing etiquette and the use of different technologies – some do's and don'ts and best practices for virtual hearings, and effective preparation of e-bundles.

Chairing the webinar will be Beverley Morris, the Treasurer for…
 

Webinar recording available

 
Law Care / SPG Well being webinar

Looking after yourself and your practice in the pandemic and beyond


- Online Webinar - Free of charge

The Sole Practitioner group have teamed up with LawCare to bring you this webinar on the importance of looking after yourself as we come out of the pandemic and beyond.

Webinar topics include:

The Law Society

Trust vs Control: The practicalities of law firm and financial management, from a distance


- Online Webinar - Free of charge

The Law Society are hosting a webinar regarding practical advice and examples of how you can effectively balance trust vs control, particularly when your fee earners and finance staff are working remotely. They will be covering the following topics:

  • Understand the practicalities of…
     

     
NCSC Free Webinar

National Cyber Security Centre - Practical help for SME's in the Legal Sector


- Webinar - Free

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are hosting an afternoon for SME’s in the legal sector covering the following topics:

  • Understanding the environment – Hear from NCSC and SRA about current cyber threats to your business.
  • Securing the landscape – Learn how to…
     

    Webinar recording available

     
Resolution West Midlands

An introduction to the Digital Contested Case System


- Online Webinar - Free of charge

The Birmingham Civil and Family Justice System are hosting this webinar in anticipation of the Digital Contested Case System being rolled out in early May 2021.

This will be a valuable opportunity for practitioners to gain an insight into the operation and practicalities of the new…