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The Scottish Law Agents Society and The Royal Faculty of Procurators Legal Writing and Executry Practice

Words, written and spoken, are all that a solicitor really Venue: Royal Faculty of Procurators has to sell in a very competitive and sometimes Glasgow th sceptical market. These words are only of value if they Date: Friday 6 September 2013 are put together effectively in Legal Writing. This Time: 9am-4pm session examines both traditional and topical issues Programme: and provides guidance to help new solicitors to improve 9am -9. 15am this important skill and to avoid embarrassing and Registration costly mistakes. Topics are as follows:- 9. 15am - 10. 45am  Fowler’s English. Lessons in Legal Writing  Your letter as an adminical of evidence 11 am – 12.30 pm  Plain speaking v Legalese Legal Writing:-  The outlaw Google (A) Correspondence  Terms of Engagement (B) Internet  Invitation or apprehension warrant (C) Wills  Whether? When? How? – Legal (maxims) (D) Legal Maxims  Lawyer, changed my Will (E) Consumer  Memorial to Counsel 12. 30 -1.00pm  Simple? IOU Independent study Questions/  Sewage system ex adverso General Q&A  Settlement terms 1pm – 2pm Lunch – tea, coffee and  Writing out of dispute sandwiches provided  Consumer Protection, breaking news 2.00 - 4.00 pm Executry Practice:- This module accounts for 6 hours of TCPD, with the (A) Jurisdiction and opportunity to upgrade to the full programme, offering Domicile a total of 54 hours in taught sessions, 6 hours of (B) Executry Case independent study, and a telephone/e-mail helpline. Study See over for more details. (C) Q &A Refreshments and lunch provided

COST - £90 Book your place NOW! TRAINEES CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Royal Faculty of Procurators at Glasgow (RFPG) and the Scottish Law Agents Society (SLAS) provide a TCPD (PEAT2) programme that meets all of the requirements of the Law Society.

Inspiring training is provided in the following aspects of professional practice:

·Professional Ethics and Standards ·Professionalism ·Professional communication ·Business, financial, commercial and practice awareness ·Substantive and relevant legal knowledge

Spaced over six months, the course helps trainees to develop essential skills including analysis, argument, communication and pleading, while providing an invaluable opportunity for trainees from different parts of the country and from different areas of practice to meet and network.

COURSE FEE - £900 (including all materials)

See our website for further details and booking form: www.slas.co.uk/courses

For all other queries please contact us – [email protected] – 0141 332 3536 TRAINEES’ CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (TCPD) SCOTTISH LAW AGENTS SOCIETY AND ROYAL FACULTY OF PROCURATORS AT GLASGOW DRAFT JOINT PROGRAMME – SEPT 2013 – SEPT 2014 9am – 4pm unless otherwise advised

Friday 6th Sept Registration and Introduction. Preparation Legal writing Executry Practice Independent Study for Course 9am – 10am 10am – 1pm 2pm – 4pm A Friday 20th Personal organisation and time Lunch 12pm – 1pm Negotiation 1pm – 4pm Independent Study Sept management 9.30am – 12pm B Thursday 3rd Oct IT and the legal office 9.30 – 12pm Elective discussion 12pm – 1pm Civil Litigation 2pm – 4pm Independent Study C Friday 18th Oct Civil Litigation 9.30am – 12noon Conveyancing 2pm – 4pm Independent Study D Friday 8th Nov Client care work-shop Criminal Litigation Law Care Seminar Civil Litigation ctd Independent Study 9am – 11am 11am – 12pm 12pm – 1pm 2pm – 4pm E

Friday 29th Legal Aid Provision Professional Conduct Registers of Scotland 12pm – 1pm Mediation 2pm – 4pm Independent Study Nov 9am–11am 11am-12pm F Friday 6th Dec Financial and commercial awareness Commercial Leases Criminal Litigation 2pm – 4 pm Independent Study 9am – 12pm 12pm – 1pm G Thursday 9th Jan Practical ethics 9am – 12pm Civil Litigation 12pm – 1pm Presentations at Sheriff Court 2pm Independent Study – 6pm H Friday 7th Feb Interviewing Plenary Discussion and Sandwich lunch Independent Study 9.30 – 12.30pm 12pm – 2pm I Please note that this time-table is indicative only, and may be amended according to the business interests of trainers and/or trainees. There may be some alterations to subject matter and/or training personnel. However, every effort will be made to maintain the diary commitments shown above.