2024 Courses
for Chambers’ Practice Managers
Bespoke Training and Personal Development
For clerks at all levels
Client Engagement and Developing Business
Getting it right first time and every time for your clients
What will this course cover?
This is a practical and interactive workshop which explores how we engage with our clients, from customer service excellence to understanding why your clients buy from you. You will gain new insights and strategies around client communication techniques such as writing a LinkedIn post, as well as valuable marketing activities.
11.00am – 4.30pm
£399
March 12th
October 8th
For clerks at all levels
Effective Practice Development for Members
Understanding the clerk’s role in their members’ success
What will this course cover?
This popular and highly interactive workshop addresses the significance and structure of managing and developing the careers of members of chambers. You will gain expert knowledge and confidence in running a first-class PDM. You will learn how to support members, from tenants to assisting in Silk applications.
11.00am – 4.30pm
£399
March 20th
October 9th
For clerks at all levels
Building positive relationships within chambers
Handling difficult people and using your personality to gain better results
What will this course cover?
Being a barrister’s clerk is all about “people”. This highly inspiring soft skills workshop gives you insights on how to gain a better outcome when dealing with members, clients, and colleagues, and may even enhance your own personal relationships. You will discover what motivates you, what drives the people around you, and how to gain direction in your own career development.
11.00am – 4.30pm
£450
April 16th
October 15th
For clerks at all levels
Performance Management of Staff
From team motivation to running a first-class appraisal system
What will this course cover?
This workshop addresses the significance and structure of managing and developing the careers of your practice management staff. You will gain enhanced skills in running professional staff appraisals, motivation of the clerk’s room and achieving the most from your team.
11.00am – 4.30pm
£399
April 23rd
October 22nd
For clerks at all levels
Professional Networking Skills
Improve your confidence and reputation
What will this course cover?
Networking is a fundamental function of a barrister’s clerk. This course is an in-depth and practical workshop which will develop your skills in building your own professional network. Learn how to develop confidence when meeting new people and enjoy networking opportunities.
11.00am – 4.30pm
£399
April 30th
November 5th
For clerks at all levels
Professional Collaborative Negotiation Skills
Gain a competitive advantage by bringing win-win solutions to your clients and chambers
What will this course cover?
Negotiations with clients can often be seen as bartering or finding a middle ground. This workshop will help you to improve and perfect your own negotiation style. You’ll discover how to acquire the best outcome from your clients and win excellent results for members of chambers. We examine how to maximise income whilst building long-term collaboration with clients.
11.00am – 4.30pm
£399
May 14th
November 12th
For Team Leaders and Senior Management
Building a Business Development Plan for Chambers
Demonstrate your professional knowledge and experience
What will this course cover?
This is designed to help senior barrister’s clerks and team leaders with their planning and presentation of business development activities. This course takes influence from proven strategic business development tools and helps you build a professional and demonstrable business plan to be proud of.
11.00am – 4.30pm
£399
April 15th
November 4th
For clerks at all levels
Professional Coaching and Mentoring Skills
When you become a leader, success is all about growing others around you
What will this course cover?
The PME Training professional mentoring and coaching course will give you basic knowledge and skills to further develop and become an excellent mentor and coach. We explore the power of expert leadership in developing those around you, growing and nurturing their talent and motivation.
11.00am – 4.30pm
£399
June 3rd
November 11th
For clerks at all levels
Professional Presentation Skills
Find your confidence when speaking to large groups; convey your message effectively
What will this course cover?
Many of us, at some point in our careers, find ourselves delivering some form of presentation or speaking in public. This can be to a small group, a large conference or even a webinar. You will learn how to improve structure, make your presentation effective and build confidence in your delivery. This course will give you immediate improvements and long-lasting results. We explore how to become an excellent presenter, thus delivering maximum impact.
11.00am – 4.30pm
£399
June 10th
November 18th
Prices and Discounts
All prices shown are subject to 20% VAT. 10% discount applies for multiple bookings.
Course Specifications and Booking
Full course specification sheets are available upon request from [email protected]
Course Locations
All courses for 2024 are planned to run in central London and require a minimum of four delegates for the course to run in-person.
If there are less than four delegates, the course will be offered remotely.