Kinch Robinson - Training for Lawyers

This Critical Thinking e-learning course is divided into five modules which explore some of the shortcuts that our brains have evolved over millenia in order to conserve energy and time.  It explains where they come from, why the brain likes them, recognises their strengths, and importantly, shows where they are vulnerable to error. Each e-learning module provides tools and techniques to help you avoid thinking traps and improve your critical thinking.  You can download PDFs with a reminder of the tools. At the end of the modules there are scenarios for you to practise applying the tools.  Duration: 3 hours MODULES Confirmation Bias explores five strands of bias and provides tools to help recognise and avoid them. The Influence of Others looks at two of the more important ways in which the behaviour of others can influence us. Developing Expert Judgement covers how to develop your unconscious thinking in a positive way, including assessing the reliability of your own judgement and that of others. Easy v Strategic Thinking looks at how to think more critically about the purpose and outcome of our work. Our brains seek thinking shortcuts to conserve energy. These create a particular challenge when we are asked to think strategically and identify the outcomes which will be of most value to clients. Detecting Lies & Misinformation examines our cognitive bias towards believing people and information. We take a practical look at how to evaluate information, and the source of that information, to help sift the reliable from the unreliable. Read more

Most of us never think about delegation, especially if we are lucky enough to work in a law firm where most of the right people are doing the right work at the right level. But if things aren’t running smoothly, and people aren’t delivering in the way you expect, then our delegation training for lawyers might be the fix that you need. It will help you work out what is going wrong and why. You’ll pick up some clever moves for managing the whole delegation process resulting in you and your team being more productive. Content Our course covers: Delegation decisions Delegating tasks, work and activities What prevents people from delegating? What does good delegation look like? Helpful PDF of key tips to download Course length - 30 minutes Read more

This e-learning course helps litigators to write briefs to Counsel efficiently and effectively. Whilst there aren’t any formal legal requirements to writing a brief, a well-structured set of clear instructions is vital to ensure Counsel does the best possible job representing your client. Delegates will find out what to put in and what to leave out, how to present the case clearly, and get tips to improve their writing.  Read more

This e-learning course provides guidance and tips for drafting a Defence. It looks at the different ways you can deal with the allegations in the Particulars of Claim and how to plan and draft a Defence. At the end of the course there are two PDFs to download.  The first covers the formalities required by the Civil Procedure Rules and the second provides a note of the key points to remember when drafting a Defence. Content Your options for dealing with allegations made in the Particulars of Claim Analysing the Particulars of Claim Getting instructions Planning the Defence Drafting tips Reviewing and proofreading Read more

This e-learning course will help junior defendant litigators to perfect the art of writing strong and effective letters of response using a sample letter in a clinical negligence case. As well as helping to promote early resolution of claims wherever possible, the course will help to ensure that your team are complying with the CPR Read more

This e-learning course provides guidance and tips for drafting directions. You can choose whether to view tips for drafting directions on the Fast Track or the Multi-Track.  As you work through the course there are links to the CPR. At the end of the course you can download a PDF with a checklist. Content What are directions? Drafting directions on the Fast Track Drafting directions on the Multi-Track Planning before you start Drafting tips Reviewing and proofreading Checklist Read more