We know that those operating within the accountancy sector want to create a well-rounded service for their clients. This is where an ACCA Probate and Estate Administration course can prove most beneficial, allowing accountants to apply to practice probate for the first time, helping them to offer an additional, valued consultancy service. We recently caught […]
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The legal sector is notoriously high pressured, with long hours and challenging fee-earning activity which can sometimes have a detrimental effect on employee mental health and overall morale levels. Mazuma, recently reported that just 21% of employees feel strongly valued at work, leaving the remaining 79% of employees feeling as though they’re disposable to their
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To celebrate 100 years of women in law, we’re curating a series of interviews with women operating within the profession to understand what this anniversary means to them. We’ll be hearing how they think the industry has progressed and we’re starting with Andrea Spears, Head of Legal Professional Development at Altior. Over to you Andrea…
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The Magistrates’ Court can be daunting for any legal professional, with the pressure to prove your advocacy skills in criminal court proceedings in a fiercely competitive environment. However, it’s a crucial element of a career for solicitors operating within criminal law, and one that should be tackled correctly in order to be most effective. From
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Fraud is impacting organisations across all industries and many professional organisations are searching for effective solutions to help tackle this issue through continuous training and development for their team. This is where Altior’s Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE) course can prove essential. This week, we’re speaking to Gael Falconer-Inglis, head of internal audit at Inchcape Shipping Services
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To celebrate 100 years of women in law, we’re curating a series of interviews with women operating within the profession, to understand what this anniversary means to them. This week, we’re speaking to Alisa Gray, Director of Business Development at Altior, about her experiences within the legal industry. Okay Alisa, let’s get started… Can you
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We’re always looking to innovate and enhance our services, which means that we regularly update our course offering and delivery to meet our clients’ needs. Over the past few months, we’ve marked the introduction of new courses delivered both through our virtual classroom, Live Online, and in face-to-face environments and we’re celebrating a momentous birthday
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As is the case in most professional services industries, client relationships are pivotal to success in the legal sector to help support fee earning activity and to help build your firm’s reputation through word of mouth. This is why it’s crucial that your relationships are nurtured continuously by building trust, taking a personal approach to
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Within your organisation, your greatest resource will always be your employees. From client-facing to internal support teams, they are key to ensuring that your firm continues to thrive. However, individuals need to be nurtured and encouraged if you want to retain talent and continuously deliver high standards. This is where an employee mentorship scheme can
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The Professional Skills Course (PSC) is a pivotal part of any legal trainee’s development programme, helping to shape the course of their career. As well as bolstering professional knowledge and skills during this time, it’s crucial to keep your trainees engaged to encourage loyalty and help to ensure career longevity. However, employee engagement needs to
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