Legal Courses in Lincolnshire

Professional Development (CPD) – Solicitor’s Professional Development working towards the SRA’s Competency Statement.

SRA Competency – All of our courses advertised below will satisfy Part B (Legal Technical Practice) of the SRA Competency Statement.

So why choose Sills & Betteridge LLP for your Professional Development?

We employ a range of quality speakers who specialise in different areas of law to deliver high quality training to our delegates;
We offer quality training in the Lincolnshire area which saves local solicitors’ firms money on travel expenses;
We offer training at a reduced cost and offer discounts for group bookings;
Our course materials are written by our speakers, are tailored to each individual course, and are updated before the course to ensure that the delegates are receiving the most up to date information; and
Interaction between delegates and speakers is encouraged to help understanding.

How will you record your continuing competence?

You will be provided with a certificate at the end of each course. On the reverse of the certificate you will be able to reflect on your learning activity and record your tangible outcomes which can be retained and produced at a later stage as evidence of your continuing competence.

How do I book?

Please visit the event page that you would like to attend and complete the online booking form on that page.

Previous CPD training

Acting for a Buyer on a New Build: Pitfalls & Tips

Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

1 Nov 2022
£109 + VAT

This course is aimed at the buyer’s solicitor who receives a “mountain” of paperwork from the Developer. This is especially true when the property is part of a multi-plot estate. The Developer will invariably impose an exchange deadline, the client has paid a reservation deposit and the pressure is on.

Conveyancing - 2022 Update

Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

1 Nov 2022
£109 + VAT

Conveyancing is in a constant state of flux and busy practitioners can find it hard to stay up to date. This 3-hour CPD course will cover some of the key hot topics.

Tax Issues For Private Client Practitioners

Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

6 Oct 2022
£109 + VAT

There are a number of areas where tax issues affect private client practitioners, particularly in the administration of estates and trusts.

Private Client Update

Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

6 Oct 2022
£109 + VAT

This session will provide a review of current issues in Private Client Practice. The session will focus on good practice and avoiding pitfalls.

Advising the suspect at the police station stage

To be confirmed

30 Sep 2022
£149 + VAT

There is always something new to learn concerning legislation and case-law in this difficult area even though you may have been practising for many years. This course is an update covering any particular hot topics at the current time.

Public Children Law - 2022 Update

Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

29 Sep 2022
£89 + VAT

The course will encompass a comprehensive look at the key case law and legislative developments across aspects of public children law and adoption. This will be an interactive seminar with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and to analyse key themes and case law throughout the day.

Private Children Law - 2022 Update

Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

29 Sep 2022
£89 + VAT

The course will encompass a comprehensive look at the key case law and legislative developments across aspects of private children law and procedure. This will be an interactive seminar with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and to analyse key themes and case law throughout the day.

Criminal Law Update / Road Traffic Updates - 2022

To be confirmed

17 Jun 2022
£149 + VAT

Criminal Law Update to include but not limited to: New Legislation, What's new from the Sentencing Council and Important Case-law for criminal practitioners for the years 2022/2021/2020. Road Traffic Update to include but not limited to: Advising in the area of Serious Road Traffic Offences, Advising in the area of Lesser Road Traffic offences and Advising generally in relation to Penalty Points and Special Reasons.

Adoption Law and Placement Orders - Key Issues and Updates

Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

22 Mar 2022
£89 + VAT

How familiar are you with law surrounding adoption and placement? When is it necessary to apply for a placement order and what is the position with the transfer of parental responsibility, and thereafter? Do you understand how the adoption panel system works? Are panels needed, and what is a matching panel? The course will be covering the leading and developing case law and statutory provisions.

Running Divorce Cases - The New Law in 2022

Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, LN1 3DY

22 Mar 2022
£89 + VAT

Family practitioners will be aware that there will be brought in, a significant change to divorce law, the first major change for over 49 years. The concept of ‘non-fault’ divorce will finally come into force into force on 6 April 2022. Are you, and your firm ready for this? This will be an interactive seminar with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and to analyse key themes and case law throughout the day.