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Interviewing Skills Refresher for Lawyers

For Government Legal Service lawyers who have been trained in competency based interviewing techniques, but whose training was two or more years ago.This one-day programme is designed to meet the Civil Service Commissioners’ recommendations for regular refresher training for all those involved in recruitment and selection. It will give you the opportunity to consider your recruitment practice and interview techniques, and to update your skills and correct any bad habits.

CPD: to be confirmed for solicitors but no accreditation for barristers.

Programme Directors Isobel Brown and Cathryn Bowker

Code Length Price

ISR 1 day £425

Venue Dates

London 3 Mar 11

For further information Jeff Linsdell 01344 634 622, gtn 3803 4622 jeff.linsdell@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/isr

Personal Effectiveness in Management for Lawyers

For lawyers who line manage other lawyers

A programme for government lawyers who are in posts which require them to line manage other lawyers. A chance for Government Legal Service lawyers to share early experiences of people management, acquire more skills, and learn some management theory and tools. Helps you to step up to the role and to develop a network of contacts to support you in the longer term.

CPD: 18 hours for solicitors but no accreditation for barristers.

Programme Director Cathryn Bowker

Code Length Price

PEIM 3 days £1,050

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 22-24 Jun 10, 8-10 Nov 10

For further information Jeff Linsdell 01344 634 622, gtn 3803 4622 jeff.linsdell@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/peim


LEGISLATION

We have a number of programmes for lawyers about primary and secondary legislation, a cornerstone of practice for advisory lawyers within government. Each is designed and delivered with a view to training government lawyers in the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to perform successfully in these areas.

Overview of Legislation

The programme provides an introduction to the law and procedure governing primary and subordinate legislation and the roles of government lawyers and other officials in the legislative process.

We strongly recommend you attend this prior to either of the following two programmes.

CPD: 8 hours

Programme Director Vicky Fox

Code Length Price

ILGL 1 day £330

Venue Dates

London 12 Apr 10, 28 Jun 10, 27 Sep 10, 10 Jan 11

For further information Carol Underwood 01344 634 526, gtn 3803 4526 carol.underwood@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/ilgl

Dealing with Parliamentary Bills

For government lawyers who need to understand the Parliamentary stages of a Bill. This three-day programme enables detailed study. The focus is on the role of the departmental lawyer. Practical work is based on a recent Bill. It will be assumed that you have the knowledge covered in the Overview of Legislation (ILGL).

CPD: 21 hours

Programme Director Vicky Fox

Code Length Price

DPB 3 days £900

Venue Dates

London 20-22 Apr 10

For further information Julie Sharpe 01344 634 230, gtn 3803 4230 julie.sharpe@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/dpb

Drafting Statutory Instruments

For lawyers with little experience of drafting Statutory Instruments (SI) who are currently or will soon be required to do so. This programme is designed to enable you to practise and improve your drafting skills and equip you to give advice in relation to the Parliamentary scrutiny of Statutory Instruments. Practical exercises focus on the importance of correct form and adherence to current best practice. The knowledge covered in the Overview of Legislation (ILGL) will be assumed. Some pre-reading will be required.

CPD: 21 hours

Programme Director Vicky Fox

Code Length Price

DSI 3 days £900

Venue Dates

Sunningdale 10-12 May 10, 12-14 Jul 10

London 25-27 Oct 10, 29 Nov-1 Dec 10, 14-16 Feb 11

For further information Julie Sharpe 01344 634 230, gtn 3803 4230 julie.sharpe@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/dsi

Update on Developments in Statutory Instruments Drafting

This half-day programme aims to provide you with an update of recent developments in Statutory Instruments (SI) drafting and, in particular, to focus on the Parliamentary perspective on departments’ approaches to drafting.

Designed for lawyers seeking an update on recent developments or who are returning to drafting and require an overview of recent developments and current guidance.

Please visit the website for dates and contact

Jo Down for further information.

CPD: 3 hours

Programme Director Vicky Fox

For further information Jo Down 01344 634 372, gtn 3803 4372 glstraining@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/udsi