Kinch Robinson - Training for Lawyers

This course is designed to assist trainees in being more confident with their use of English. The course begins with a quiz to test existing knowledge and is there fully interactive throughout. It covers the following topics: Grammar terms Prepositions Pronouns Verbs Sentences Word choices At the end of the course, there is another quiz. This course is accredited for TCPD for the amount of time it takes you to complete the course (up to a maximum of 90 minutes).  It is important that you complete each module of the course in one go or your time will not be properly tracked and you will only get credit for the last time you launched the module. We report all course completions to the Law Society of Scotland and they closely monitor the accredited hours. Read more

This course is designed to assist trainees in preparing concise and accurate meeting minutes. It covers the following topics: Preparing before the meeting Taking notes Turning the notes into minutes Approval and circulation Recap Participants can download templates and PDSs as they make their way through the course. This course is accredited for TCPD for the amount of time it takes you to complete the course (up to a maximum of 60 minutes).  It is important that you complete each module of the course in one go or your time will not be properly tracked and you will only get credit for the last time you launched the module. We report all course completions to the Law Society of Scotland and they closely monitor the accredited hours. Read more

This course is a very useful recap of basic punctuation rules.  It uses an interactive quiz to test existing knowledge and a further quiz to test knowledge at the end of the course.  It emphasises the importance of good punctuation. The course covers the main punctuation marks and provides guidance on the trickiest aspects of punctuation. You must complete all sections, and the feedback form, to complete the course. This course is accredited for TCPD for the amount of time it takes you to complete the course (up to a maximum of 90 minutes).  It is important that you complete each module of the course in one go or your time will not be properly tracked and you will only get credit for the last time you launched the module. We report all course completions to the Law Society of Scotland and they closely monitor the accredited hours. Read more

This course provides numerous tips for better and more effective proofreading.  Trainees are given the opportunity to participate in practical proofreading exercises where they need to spot errors. This course is accredited for TCPD for the amount of time it takes you to complete the course (up to a maximum of 90 minutes).  It is important that you complete each module of the course in one go or your time will not be properly tracked and you will only get credit for the last time you launched the module. We report all course completions to the Law Society of Scotland and they closely monitor the accredited hours. Read more

This course examines key aspects of how law firms operate in a commercial context.  It focuses on the fundamentals of effective financial management – profit and cash. Trainees will explore the importance of managing a firm’s cashflow and examine how time recording and transaction management impact on profitability and how quickly their firm gets paid. The course features a case study which allows trainees to assess the effect of different approaches to time recording, billing and managing a firm’s cash. It covers law firm key performance indicators and affords trainees the opportunity to try some basic calculations.  On completion of this course trainees will understand how they can adapt their behaviour to contribute most effectively towards their firm delivering strong financial results. This course is accredited for TCPD for the amount of time it takes you to complete the course (up to a maximum of 60 minutes).  It is important that you complete each module of the course in one go or your time will not be properly tracked and you will only get credit for the last time you launched the module. We report all course completions to the Law Society of Scotland and they closely monitor the accredited hours. Read more

This course looks at techniques for improving time management. The first module looks at how trainees can make the most of their day by planning and prioritising work effectively. The second module looks at the delegation process. This course is accredited for TCPD for the amount of time it takes you to complete the course (up to a maximum of 60 minutes).  It is important that you complete each module of the course in one go or your time will not be properly tracked and you will only get credit for the last time you launched the module. We report all course completions to the Law Society of Scotland and they closely monitor the accredited hours. Read more