This course focuses on how a law firm operates and the skills required for effective office administration. Participants will learn, amongst other things, about the tasks of the office administrator, effective communication, personnel management and client care. This one-month course is presented online exclusively and there are no contact sessions.

2 September – 4 October 2024 |  Registration closure: 27 August 2024

The course is essential for all legal practitioners who intend to open their own practices and all legal support staff. It will also benefit practitioners who are currently practising in their own firms. The course will impart a sound understanding of the basic business principles that will assist a practitioner to conduct a successful and profitable legal practice.

This course is conducted online and all communication is done via eLEADer, LEAD’s online learning portal. The material is presented in an interactive format, supplemented by downloadable written material. The training is intensive and demanding and requires hard work and dedication. To enhance the learning experience, there is an online discussion platform where you can interact with other participants. In addition, the course facilitator will be available online at given times. This course is presented in English only and all assignments must be submitted in English.

R 1 910 per person (VAT inclusive)

How to register
Kindly note that you can only register online and that there are limited spaces available. Participants should register individually to enable the system to generate a unique username and password for each person.

STEP 1:

Payment should be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) only. Remember to upload the proof of payment (PDF) in step 2 (Online registration form)

LSSA banking details: Account name: Law Society of South Africa | Bank: FNB Pretoria | Branch code: 251445 |
Account no: 6200 9641 079 | Reference: Surname, name, and cell number

STEP 2:

Registration open soon

STEP 3:
Once you have successfully registered to participate, you will receive confirmation that LEAD has received your registration documentation. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you within five days after the closing date of registrations.

For more information about this online course, email eleader@LSSALEAD.org.za 
Please note we communicate only via email.

Train in your own time and setting | The course material is in electronic format | Online courses are more cost-effective than attendance ones | Save in transport costs since there are no contact sessions.