Project Management Training for Law Firms
In the legal profession, project management training for law firms including managing cases, teams, projects and deadlines efficiently is more than a skill—it’s a necessity. Lawyers often juggle multiple projects, from client cases to compliance matters. Without proper project management training, even the most talented legal minds risk burnout or inefficiencies. This is where project management training for lawyers comes into play, equipping legal professionals with the tools they need to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Participants
This project management training is designed for anyone working in a law firm both legal and business professionals. If you’re responsible for delivering complex pieces of work this training will be ideal for you.
The course is designed for legal and business professionals across all roles who want to build awareness of how they are already managing projects, even if they do not hold the title of project manager.
Previous participants include partners, legal project managers, associates, directors, solicitors, managers and many other roles.
Duration
The training is tailored to your needs, but here are some options.
60 Minute Overview
In-person or virtual.
Seminar style.
Up to 20 participants.
Overview of the key aspects.
2-3 hour workshop
In-person or virtual.
Workshop style.
One session.
Up to 12 participants.
Review of the key aspects with application to the participants’ projects.
6 hour workshop series
In-person or virtual.
Workshop style.
3 sessions.
Up to 12 participants.
Detailed look at all the key aspects, with discussion and application to participants’ projects.
Project Management Training for Law Firms Agenda
Part 1 - Planning
What is a project?
Challenges with project management.
How treating work as a project can impact the outcome.
Role of AI in project planning & management.
Mission.
Objective.
Success criteria.
Assumptions.
Terms of Reference.
Part 2 - People
Challenges with people in project management
The impact of work styles.
Our own work styles.
Other people’s work styles.
How to mirror and adapt to different work styles.
Challenging situations.
Part 3 - Process
Milestones.
Tasks.
Budgets
Communication
Plan.
What to do ifs?
Final thoughts.
Actions.
Summary.
Outcomes
Investing in project management training for law firms can yield measurable advantages, including:
- Practical Learning: Strategies, tips and ideas on how to manage work more effectively and efficiently.
Improved Client Satisfaction: Deliver faster results and maintain open, transparent communication.
Higher Profitability: Streamlined operations result in cost savings and higher revenue.
Reduced Stress: Organisation and time management help mitigate burnout among legal professionals.
Enhanced Career Opportunities: Lawyers with project management expertise can be in demand.
Pre-workshop
Prior to the workshop participants have the option to share their learning objectives, challenges with projects and any other useful details with the training consultant.
Post workshop
Following the training, or after each session if it’s a series, the participants receive a pdf summary of the training and pdf workbook.
Project Management Training for Law Firms in-person or virtual
This training can be run as a virtual or in-person workshop.
Number of Participants
The size of the group depends on your objectives for the training, but typically a group of 12-20 works well.
Tailoring the training to your needs
Whilst you can see the agenda above, we will tailor the details for your firm and the participants. This means they can apply the ideas in the training to their work immediately.
Next steps
Complete the enquiry form below and we can set up a call to discuss your needs for project management training.
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