*This Law Society Skillnet discount is applicable to all practicing solicitors working in the private sector. Price includes tea/coffee breaks, hot lunch and evening networking drinks.

Aim and Objectives

The aim and objectives of this training and education event 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 evening drinks reception.

Topics covered include:

• Probate update 2024
• Conveyancing and Tax: a guide and update
• How to communicate with difficult people: developing workplace communication skills
• What we can do for you: a guide to Law Society services and how they can assist practitioners 
• Litigation: Circuit Court, applications and updates

Other topics and speakers to be confirmed

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 

John Galvin, President Kerry Law Society

Speakers
Margaret Mulpeter, Solicitor and Relationship Mentor, Cork
Teri Kelly, Director Representation and Member Services, Law Society of Ireland
Michelle McLoughlin, Principal M. McLoughlin & Company Solicitors, Co Sligo 
Hilda-Clare O’Shea, Solicitor, St John Solicitors, Dublin
Padraic Courtney, Solicitor, Course Manager and Secretary to Probate and Trusts Committee Law Society of Ireland 

Course Material

In order to reduce waste and to support the work of the Law Society Environmental and Sustainability in Practice Taskforce materials will not be available in hard copy on the day of the event. Instead, materials will be emailed to delegates in advance of the event. The materials can be downloaded to a phone, laptop or iPad. If individual delegates wish to print the materials, they are free to do so.

IMPORTANT

• This is an in-person event and will not be available online or as a recording
• To reduce waste and to support the work of the Law Society Environmental and Sustainability in Practice Taskforce, materials will not be printed. Instead, they will be emailed before the event
• Please see www.lawsociety.ie/Solicitors/rules-legislation/CPD-Scheme  for the CPD hours required to be fulfilled in any given year
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