TRAINING & EVENTS

Unlock the Power of Knowledge with Surrey Law Society's 2024 Training Programme!

We are thrilled to share the Surrey Law Society's 2024 Training Programme, carefully planned to elevate your professional expertise and ensure that you are kept abreast of the latest developments and legislation. This year, we bring you a comprehensive variety of training opportunities, blending the familiar formats of webinars, online courses, and in-person sessions, as well as exciting new additions to the programme.

Introducing CSG Conferences! We are proud to announce the launch of CSG Conferences, a brand new initiative conducted in collaboration with the member societies of the County Societies Group. Our inaugural conferences include dedicated events on conveyancing and private client matters, promising invaluable insights and affordable training for all CSG members.

Free Webinars: Your Gateway to Knowledge! As part of our commitment to your professional growth, we are delighted to continue offering a series of free webinars exclusively for our members. These sessions represent extraordinary value, providing you with the latest insights and expertise, all included in your membership subscription.

Exclusive Member Benefits! We are also excited to offer exclusive member benefits that make SLS training even more affordable to Legal practitioners in Surrey:

1. Double the Learning, Half the Price: Book one SLS Training course in 2024 and receive a second one at half the price.

2. Firm Season Ticket – Full Year Discounts: Enhance your firm’s learning experience by booking four or more courses (online or in-person) and enjoy a 20% discount on those and any additional courses booked for nominated people within your firm within the same year.

Don't miss out on the chance to enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, and establish meaningful connections within the legal community, and be sure to book early to take advantage of the exclusive member discounts. ■

SLS Pricing

Webinars & Workshops (1 hour):including notes and a copy of the recording

• Member Fee: Free of Charge

• Non-Member Fee: £35+VAT 

Online Courses (2 hours): including notes and a copy of the recording

• Member Fee: £60+VAT

• Non-Member Fee: £120+VAT 

Courses (3 hours):including notes, refreshments and networking

• Member Fee: £95+VAT

• Non-Member Fee: £180+VAT 

Social Events & Awards: 

Details of fees will be announced with the invitations for each event.

Members Offers

Double the Learning, Half the Price: Book one SLS Training course in 2024 and receive a second one at half the price.

Firm Season Ticket – Full Year Discounts: Enhance your firm’s learning experience by booking four or more courses (online or in-person) and enjoy a 20% discount on those and any additional courses booked for nominated people within your firm within the same year. 

Please note that a 3% booking fee will be added to the cost of the ticket

SLS Training & Events Programme 2024

APRIL 2024

18.04.24 | 2.00 – 5.00pm | Course  | Private Client

Private Client Update 2024

Speaker: Professor Lesley King 

 

24.04.24 | 12.00 – 2.00pm | Online Course  | Family

Family Law Update 2024

Speaker: Suzanne Kelly, Guildford Chambers 

25.04.24 | 12.30 – 1.30pm | Webinar  | Property

A Guide for Conveyancers: Navigating Properties Let on an Airbnb Basis in the UK

Speaker: Elizabeth England, Five Paper 

26.04.24 | 7.00 – 11.00pm | Event  | Social

SAILING FOR A CURE: A LEGAL CHARITY EVENT

River Cruise on the Thames Departing from Kingston

MAY 2024

01.05.24 | 12.00-2.00pm | Online Course | Management

5 Key Principles to Highly Profitable Delegation for Law Firm Owners and Partners 

Speaker: Dan Warburton

02.05.24 | 12.30-1.30pm | Webinar | Financial

SUPPORTING SURREY: Financial Planning Foundation

Speaker: Alina Burlacu in collaboration with Evelyn Partners  

08.05.24 | 12.00-2.00pm | Online Course | Probate

Streamlining Probate: Minimising Delays and Maximising Efficiency During Wait Times

Jane Whitfield, Elite Law Solicitors

JUNE 2024

06.06.24 | 12.30 – 1.30pm | Webinar | Family

Recognising Coercive Control: Understanding the Mechanisms of Abuse

Speaker: June Venters KC, Venters Solicitors

20.06.24 | 6.00 – 10.30pm | Event  | Social

PAST PRESIDENT’S CHAMPIONSHIP CUP

Venue: Daytona Sandown, Esher 

26.06.24 | 12.00 – 2.00pm | Online Course | Property

Residential Conveyancing Update 2024

Speaker: David Keighley, Davidkeighley Training

27.06.24 | 12.00 – 2.00pm | Online Course | Family

Private Children Law – Exploring Some 

Tricky Issues

Speaker: Stuart Barlow, Bhatia Best Solicitors

JULY 2024

03.07.24 | 12.00 – 2.00pm | Online Course | Private Client

Mastering Long-Term Care and Funding Challenges: How to Deliver the Best Advice in Private Client Practice

Speaker: Cate Searle, Martin Searle Solicitors

04.07.24 | 12.30-1.30pm | Webinar | Financial

SUPPORTING SURREY: Strategic Financial Planning

Speaker: Alina Burlacu in collaboration with Evelyn Partners  

SEPTEMBER 2024

05.09.24 | 12.30-1.30pm | Webinar | Financial

SUPPORTING SURREY: Freedom Financial Planning

Speaker: Alina Burlacu in collaboration with Evelyn Partners  

12.09.24 | 12.30 – 1.30pm | Webinar | Property

Understanding Tenant Alterations: Legal Insights and Recent Case Law for UK Residential Conveyancers

Speaker: Tristan Salter, Five Paper 

25.09.24 | 1.30 – 5.30pm | Online Conference | Private Client

CSG Private Client Conference: Private Client Perspectives 2024 - Navigating Legal Horizons

OCTOBER 2024

03.10.24 | 6.30 – 11.30pm | Event  | Social

SLS Legal Awards 2024

Venue: G Live, Guildford 

17.10.24 | 12.30 – 1.30pm | Webinar | Family

Navigating Divorce: Capital Gains Tax and Pensions Considerations for Family Lawyers

Hannah McSorley, Guildford Chambers 

NOVEMBER 2024

06.11.24 | 12.00 – 2.00pm | Online Course | Property

Residential SDLT for Conveyancers – 

A Comprehensive Update

Speaker: Paul Clark, SDLT Trainers

13.11.24 | 12.00 – 1.30pm | Online Course | Private Client

13.11.24 | 12.00 – 1.30pm | Event  | Social

Make Your Files Bullet Proof from Post-

Death Challenges

Speaker: Kate Selway KC, Radcliffe Chambers

21.11.24 | 6.30 – 10.30pm | Event  | Social

SLS Annual Quiz and Pizza Night

Venue: Rogues Bar, Guildford

27.11.24 | 6.00 – 8.00pm | Event  | Social

AGM and Surrey Legal Horizons Lecture

Venue: TBC

For more information on all Surrey Law Society Training & Events, please visit: www.surreylawsociety.org.uk