Solicitors and the Internet 2012
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1. Practice Management in the cloud Practice management systems in the cloud by Delia Venables Taking your firm into the cloud by Brian Inkster 2. Small firms being innovative A sole practitioner in the internet age by Tessa Shepperson An online solicitor in Scotland by Bruce de Wert The increasing importance of video on a law firm web site by David Gilroy 3. The changing legal landscape Threats and opportunities by David Mort Video conferencing by Lisa Honan 4. Law firm marketing using the internet Law firm marketing in the age of Google by Mike Blackburn Comparing website proposals by Susan Bramall Successful email signatures by Susan Hallam Attracting online enquiries by Stephen Moore and Gavin Ward 5. Keeping up with tech, media and IP law The best sites to follow to keep up to date in these areas of law by Nick Holmes
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Note: this course is not designed for barristers, and is not accredited by the Bar Standards Board.
The course can be read on screen and all the links to relevant web sites described in the text are provided, making an interesting and useful course experience. There is a straight forward test at the end to be returned to Delia Venables for marking. We hope you will enjoy this ebook and find it interesting and useful.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will understand the following:Gaining the CPD
To qualify for the 5 hours CPD, you need to answer a straight forward set of questions.You can see the questions here (you do not have to have already purchased the e-book to see the questions). The questions are not difficult in themselves but are intended to indicate, for CPD purposes, that you have indeed worked through the materials, visited some of the sites described in it and considered the issues raised.
Here are a few pointers to help you answer the questions:
I am normally able to send you the reply within 2 working days. However, occasionally there are computer problems or I am even on holiday! If you wish to check on the latest situation with respect to possible problems or delays, please see The Problems Page.
Evaluation Form
There is an evaluation form here which enables you to comment on whether the course has met its aims and intended learning outcomes, the ease of using the online materials, the relevance of the set of CPD questions and whether the course gives good value for money. There is also a question relating to accessibility issues and whether we can make the course easier to use for those with any kind of disability.You can fill in this form online and submit it to me (the process of doing this is the same as answering the test questions). If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can print out the form, fill it in by hand and post it to me at 10 South Way, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1LU.
Cost and How to Purchase
The course costs £80 plus VAT and includes the use, by one person, of the course, qualifying for 5 CPD points.A multiple use licence, suitable for organisations with several people likely to use the e-book and including the licence for up to 5 people to take the course, costs £200 plus VAT.
For organisations purchasing the multiple use licence and wanting more than 5 people to take the course and obtain the CPD, additional CPD entitlements can be purchased in packs of 5, for £20 a person, ie £100, plus VAT (obviously, each person still has to take, and pass, the online test!). You can purchase the course from the infolaw site here.
After completing the purchase, the user can access and download the course, and when ready, complete the brief test and be credited with the CPD.
Purchasing is by secure credit card processing and allows immediate access to the course. If you do not wish to pay by credit card, other payment methods can also be accommodated on the infolaw site, including sending a cheque. Online access is enabled on receipt of payment.
