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This training is for lawyers who may come into contact with vulnerable people through their work. In particular, it is aimed at those who hold legal aid contracts and must meet the requirements of the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) standard in respect of safeguarding. Everyone has the right to be kept safe from harm, abuse or neglect. We all have obligations to ensure that vulnerable people are protected and that we have appropriate procedures in place to ensure that abuse is identified and reported.  We will help you to understand the following; * What is safeguarding? * The different types of abuse * Example signs of abuse, harm and neglect * What action should be taken if abuse is suspected * The SQM requirements * What a Safeguarding Policy should include TARGET AUDIENCE The online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners. RESOURCES Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. SPEAKER AMIE HIGGINS, CONSULTANT, DG LEGAL [https://dglegal.co.uk/the-team/amie-higgins/] Amie is a Senior Solicitor, qualified under the Law Society’s Immigration & Asylum Accreditation Scheme (IAAS) as an Advanced Caseworker and Supervisor. Amie specialises in all aspects of Immigration, Asylum and Human Rights work, with a specialism in human trafficking/modern slavery cases and working with vulnerable clients. Amie is an experienced trainer, delivering a range of training on both legal and practice management topics.

This half day online course will assist candidates in preparing for the forthcoming initial Casework Assistant exam.

This course satisfies the supervision requirements in the LAA Standard Contract & covers the key skills needed to ensure compliance with the LAA Contract.

This one day online course will assist candidates in preparing for the forthcoming initial Senior Caseworker exam.

The professional working world has changed more rapidly than could have been envisaged at the time of the introduction of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. With more people working from home post-Covid and the ever increasing risk of cyber-attacks, this short course is aimed at taking stock of current practice and risk, as well as considering ICO enforcement action and the implications of hybrid working.  It is also a great recap on the rules as they stand and what you need to know to comply.  The course will cover: * UK GDPR - A timely reminder of the rules * ICO enforcement action and what we can learn * Data Protection Impact Assessments - when and how to do them * Hybrid working and UK GDPR * Managing cyber attacks from a UK GDPR perspective TARGET AUDIENCE The online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners. RESOURCES Course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. SPEAKER MATTHEW HOWGATE, CONSULTANT, DG LEGAL [http://dglegal.co.uk/the-team/matthew-howgate/] Matt is a non-practising solicitor who has considerable experience in regulatory issues and advising on complex issues of compliance and ethics. He is also an expert in data protection, UK GDPR and on the civil legal aid scheme. Matthew is a lead trainer on and co-developed the LAPG Certificate in Practice Management (a training programme for legal managers and law firm owners) as well as regularly providing training on legal aid Supervision, costs maximisation, data protection and security and on general SRA compliance.  

Level 5 QLS Endorsed Course | Endorsed Certificate Included | Plus 5 Career Guided Courses | CPD Accredited

OVERVIEW Study now to gain a unique and comprehensive understanding of the UK's Justice System and learn to operate in the legal sector. This Criminal Procedure Law and Criminology Level 3 course will swiftly teach you all the powers attributed to the Police Force and the nation's Crown Courts. By taking the course, written with the aid of industry experts, you will be taught the specifics of crime classification and how prosecutions proceed in the courtroom. You will also learn how Magistrates operate, legal aid is appointed, and how sentencing is applied. This certified tutorial may lead to law work and certainly provides a fascinating insight into UK Justice. HOW WILL I GET MY CERTIFICATE? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Criminal Procedure Law and Criminology Level 3. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. REQUIREMENTS Our Criminal Procedure Law and Criminology Level 3 is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. CAREER PATH Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management , Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. COURSE CURRICULUM 2 sections • 11 lectures • 05:03:00 total length •Module 1: Classification of Crime: 00:18:00 •Module 2: UK Law & Legal System: 00:34:00 •Module 3: Understanding Criminal Psychology: 00:31:00 •Module 4: Dealing with Crime: 00:41:00 •Module 5: Forensic Science: 00:35:00 •Module 6: Criminal Profiling: Science, Logic and Metacognition: 00:28:00 •Module 7: Offender Profiling: Pragmatic Solution and Behavioural Investigative Advice: 00:22:00 •Module 8: The Legal Workplace & Professionals: 00:46:00 •Module 9: Criminal Law: 00:24:00 •Module 10: The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales: 00:19:00 •Assignment - Criminal Procedure Law and Criminology Level 3: 00:05:00