Event Type
Law Society Skillnet
Venue
Breaffy House Hotel, Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar, Co Mayo
CPD Hours
4.5 general 1 hour Client Care & Professional Development .5 Professional Development & Solicitor Wellbeing. Total 6 hours (by group study)
Date
Thursday 24 October 2024 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Aim and objectives
The aim and objectives of the day are to provide an opportunity for practitioners to update their knowledge in areas of law relevant to general practice. The aim is to offer practitioners a practical update in relevant areas from experienced practitioners and expert speakers. There will also be an opportunity to network with colleagues over a hot lunch and a drinks reception.
Topics include
- How to prepare for an audit - top tips for the solicitor
- Family Law Update
- Law Society services for solicitors
- Tax Clearance on estates
- Assisted Decision Making Legislation: a practical guide to the process
- Litigation update
- Conveyancing update
- Criminal Legal Aid update
- Communication Skills/Time Management
Learning outcomes
A delegate who attends this practice update will gain knowledge and understanding of areas of law and regulatory matters relevant for their day-to-day work as a legal practitioner.
Chairperson
Catherine Bourke, President Mayo Solicitors’ Bar Association, Partner Adrian P Bourke & Co, Ballina Co Mayo
Speakers
Laura Byrne BL, Co. MayoHilda-Clare O’Shea, St John Solicitors, DublinDebbie Leonard, Executive Secretary to the Conveyancing Committee, Law Society of IrelandAilbhe Burke, Sweeney Solicitors, GalwayPadraic Courtney, Course Manager and Secretary to the Probate and Trusts Committee, Law Society of IrelandMatthew Kenny, O’Sullivan Kenny LLP, Chairperson of the Dublin Solicitor Bar AssociationRoger Murray, Callan Tansey SolicitorsMember Services Team/Member of Practice Regulation, Law Society of IrelandBarry McLoughlin, The Communications Clinic
IMPORTANT
- This is an in-person event and, unless otherwise stated, will not be available online or as a recording
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