Continuing Professional Development (Law)

"Excellent course.  Very valuable lessons given to improve presentation skills."

Gerard Cukier, Kinglsey Napley (Partner)

The ability to communicate effectively is one  of the most important skills for any lawyer.

 The de Burgh Group is an LETG Recommended Training Provider and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a CPD provider.  All our courses for lawyers offer Continuing Professional Development hours.

We understand the unique needs of lawyers and have a great deail of experience in delivering the techniques involved in the construction of dynamic presentations.  This includes using language and rhetoric effectively, delivering successful pitches and presentations with power, passion and persuasion and in developing meaningful client relationships as well as winning new business.  

Outline (in-house) - N.B. Content and timing is tailored according to individual firm's requirements to ensure relevance and achieve the desired goals.

An  interactive and highly practical course specifically for lawyers to analyse and fine tune their existing skills, maximise their impact and explore how to deliver both vocally and visually stimulating presentations to a global audience.

Each course we design and run will offer the respective Continuing Professional Development hours

For personal development Partner Programmes please contact us

Key elements covered in the course:

Analysis of Successful Presentation Skills

• Examining what makes an effective presenter
• The effect of nerves and how to control them
• Analysis of current presentation style

Breath, Voice and Impact

• The importance of relaxation
• Engaging the breath to support the voice and create a resonant sound
• Vocal skills including pace, pitch and pause
• Speaking with energy and enthusiasm
• Using the right tone

Body Language

• Exploring the effects of posture on personal impact
• Effective gesture
• Eye contact
• Engaging with your audience through open body language

Planning and preparation

• Structure and preparation including time management
• Persuasive language and rhetoric
• Clarity of key message

Know your audience – pitching for new business & building lasting relationships

• Building rapport
• Developing a natural and confident style
• Timing
• Dealing with questions and interruptions
• Adapting to the surroundings
• Effective Listening

Delivery

• Opening and closing
• Reaction and spontaneity
• Using visual media – whether and how to use PowerPoint
• Creativity and the importance of research in pitch presentations
• The importance of rehearsal and leaving nothing to chance

Delegates are offered additional 1-1 follow up coaching

For fee structure, further information on this or other Continuing Professional Development courses and to book a consultation please contact us 

training@deburghgroup.com or call 020 7416 6076