E-learning for the legal & insurance sectors

PD57AC introduced new rules on interviewing witnesses and drafting trial statements in the Business & Property Courts. Legal representatives must sign a certificate of compliance so it’s vital you understand the do’s and don’ts. Module 1 - Interviewing Pre-reading – short case study How might you influence a witness's statement? Interviewing – the do's and don'ts Planning – how to sequence your questions Leading questions - how to avoid using them inappropriately When can you show documents to a witness? Keeping interview records Module 2 - Drafting the statement Content – organising, including, excluding Using the witness's words Referring to documents Perfecting the draft Course level: PSC Elective - 1.5 hours distance learning You must complete all sections, and the feedback form, to complete the course. Read more

Law firms all claim that their lawyers are commercially aware. Not all law firms deliver on that claim. If you can demonstrate to your clients that you really understand their finances and what makes their business tick it will give you a real competitive advantage.   This e-learning course is designed to give lawyers a basic introduction to financial reporting, concentrating on the two key statements in any set of accounts – the profit and loss account and the balance sheet. This course is accredited for 1.5 hours of online PSC Electives. Read more

Clients love lawyers who write well, who speak their language and who give clear advice. This course provides trainees with simple techniques they can use to make their writing more reader-friendly. The course has four modules: Planning Writing paragraphs Writing sentences Tone of voice Course level: PSC Elective - 2 hours distance learning You must complete all sections, and the feedback form, to complete the course. Read more

This online PCS Elective looks at the role lawyers play in business development and marketing.  Course duration: 30 minutes Read more

This e-learning course provides an introduction to valuing general damages in a personal injury claim.  It looks at the evidence needed and the  tools you should use. The course covers the tariffs introduced in 2021 for whiplash claims in road traffic accidents. Throughout the course there are practical exercises to test your understanding. Read more

Claimants in personal injury claims may have  received hospital treatment or taken ambulance journeys as a result of their injuries. When a successful claim is made the Defendant has to pay for the cost of this NHS treatment. Topics covered: Notifying the CRU The Certificate of NHS charges The tariff of charges Complex cases PDF download Read more