Queen's Law Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management

Due to the uncertain times we are in, we have had to postpone LSM fall 2020 courses. If you have any questions please reach out to us at lawmanagement.ca.

Are law schools preparing students for the business of law?

A study conducted by fSquared Marketing found that 81% of law and articling students see business training as important to their success as lawyers. Yet only 1.7% of these students believed their school provided adequate training in the business of the law.

The Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management bridges this gap by preparing young lawyers with the business skills needed to succeed in real-world practice.

Canada's only online diploma in business skills for legal professionals!

We've built a "mini-MBA" for legal professionals: providing vital training in financial literacy, business, the future of law, human resources and project management, focused exclusively on what matters most to lawyers and law firms.

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Looking to stand out in a highly competitive legal job market?

Given today’s challenging legal job market, it is more important than ever to distinguish yourself from other law students. Our program teaches legal professionals fundamental concepts taught in an MBA – without the associated cost and time commitment.

We would like to give you some practical advice taken from the Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management that can help you. You will also have the ability to meet the instructors and better understand how the program can help you to achieve your goals.

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Hear what students are saying about LSM 810: Financial Literacy for Lawyers!

“Regardless of where I end up, being able to analyze and understand the financial operations of a business – even on a general level – is a valuable skill. Business is relevant to many different areas of law, regardless of whether it falls under the umbrella of “corporate law” or not. I am confident that the skills I have developed in this course will serve me well going forward, regardless of where my career takes me.”
- Brennan C., Queen's Law

Stand out in a competitive legal job market.

A Canadian Lawyer article states that 50% of law firms have stopped hiring associates during the pandemic. It is more important than ever to distinguish yourself from other law students to ensure that you land that coveted position. It is also important to better understand the business of law and your clients to ensure your success as a practicing lawyer.

The Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management is offering two ESSENTIAL business courses this fall, LSM 810 and/or LSM 820, to help you impress recruiters and succeed in your career.

Course enrolment is NOW OPEN!

Apply now to take one of our Legal Services Management courses this fall to develop business skills essential to every practicing lawyer. We're offering the following courses in our fall semester:

LSM 810: Financial Literacy for Lawyers
LSM 820: Fundamentals of Legal Services Business

Lear more about each course at https://graduatediploma.queenslaw.ca/courses.

Attention 2L’s! Wondering how to stand out during summer recruit?

Canada's leading legal recruiters want candidates who understand not only substantive law but the practice of law. Impress recruiters by understanding how their firm and their client's businesses operate by taking a Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management this fall!

The program is offering both LSM 810: Financial Literacy for Lawyers and LSM 820: Fundamentals of Legal Services Business to equip you with essential business skills.

Learn more about these courses at: https://graduatediploma.queenslaw.ca/courses and enrol on August 10.

LSM 820 is your one-stop-shop for understanding business!

Learn the core functions of business: strategy, marketing, operations and business development through theory, examples and practical application. Better advise your clients by understanding and responding to what’s important to them – and be more effective in operating your own practice. Apply on August 10th to start learning this Fall!

Reminder: program applications due today! Course enrolment opens August 10

Apply to the Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management this fall and acquire vital business skills essential in any area of law. Course enrolment opens August 10 and this fall we are offering LSM 810: Financial Literacy for Lawyers and LSM 820: Fundamentals of Legal Services Business.

Students are able to take up to three LSM courses before enrolling in the Legal Services Management program.

Students are loving our Fundamentals of Legal Services Business course! Offered this September.

"LSM 820 gave me many ideas to help run my own practice. As a sole practitioner, I was drawn to this course; especially as marketing is an integral part of running a successful legal service. I believe experiencing this course while at the precipice of an evolving new world has given me an edge over competitors. Professor Mike Ross is straightforward, intellectual, structured, and passionate about business. I have really enjoyed Mike's vigour in his presentation and the realistic examples he brings to this course. "
-Alison Macdonald

Check out our learning objectives for LSM 810: Financial Literacy for Lawyers! Sign up August 10 to start learning in September.

• Learn how to read and make sense of financial statements.
• Understand some of the common financial issues that matter to your future clients.
• Acquire financial literacy skills and knowledge that leaders of the profession value in their professional staff.

Free download: Queen's Law interview prep guide.

Master the skills that make young lawyers stand out with Queen's Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management. Develop financial and business skills that are key to success in every area of law. 100% online to match your busy schedule, and taught by industry experts with a focus specifically on the law. Download here: https://bit.ly/2Z4ItN0

Only two weeks left to apply to the Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management program.

Queen's Law built this program as a "mini-MBA" for legal professionals: vital training in financial literacy, business, the future of law, human resources and project management focusing exclusively on what matters most to the legal profession. Apply by July 31 to start courses this September!

Students praise LSM 810: Financial Literacy for Lawyers!

“The material covered in this course has immediate real world applicability, as most of the content is based on public companies. Len Anderson’s approach offers students with any academic background the fundamentals to be able to navigate these financial statements with confidence.”
- Shane Liquornik, Queen's Law

The Law Society of Ontario has announced changes to the summer 2021 recruit. Recruitment, which is traditionally held in the fall is now moved to the beginning of 2021. As such, students' fall semester will now be taken into consideration during the recruitment process - an unprecedented situation for law students.

Law firms seek those who understand not only substantive law, but the practice of law. Take advantage of delayed applications by developing your legal business skills this fall. The Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management is offering the following courses this September:

LSM 810: Financial Literacy for Lawyers
LSM 820: Fundamentals of Legal Services Business

Law Times reports that amid COVID lawyers are looking to do their own contingency planning, but lack the skills to do so.

Our Legal Services Management courses will equip you with vital business skills needed to help you stand out to current clients or future employers. We're offering our two most popular LSM courses this fall: Financial Literacy for Lawyers and Fundamentals of Legal Services Business.

Program applications are open until July 31 with course enrolment beginning August 10.

COVID UPDATE: course enrolment open dates moved to August 10.

Spend some extra time reviewing our Legal Services Management courses before enroling on August 10. Learn more about our course offerings, schedules and descriptions at https://graduatediploma.queenslaw.ca/courses

Free download: Queen's Law interview prep guide.

Master the skills that make young lawyers stand out with Queen's Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management. Develop financial and business skills that are key to success in every area of law. 100% online to match your busy schedule, and taught by industry experts with a focus specifically on law. Download at https://graduatediploma.queenslaw.ca/stand-out-in-interviews-stand-out-in-your-career

With legal job postings down 25% in Canada, how will you stand out in the market?

According to a recent LawTimes article, job postings in the Canadian legal sector are down 25 per cent from last year. This leaves many young lawyers wondering how they can stand out in a crowded legal market. Be a more competitive candidate with the Queen's Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management.

While law school teaches the letter of the law, it continuously underdelivers in providing students with the appropriate business skills needed to practice it. That’s where we come in, with a program that is like an MBA, but tailored specifically for lawyers.

It's summer, but it's not too soon to start thinking about the fall!

Learn online this September with the Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management. We're offering the following courses to make you an even more efficient lawyer:

LSM 810: Financial Literacy for Lawyers
LSM 820: Fundamentals of Legal Services Business

Business skills are essential in all areas of law. See how our program will benefit you based on your area of practice.

Technology is forcing change upon the legal profession.

Innovation has become a buzz word within the legal world and 2020 is predicted to be the year of technological change. Check out this interesting read from law.com as they outline the most recent law tech such as artificial intelligence, data-driven analytics, blockchain, automated workflow and more. https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2020/02/06/technology-trends-that-will-affect-the-legal-profession-in-2020/?slreturn=20200501093111

Learn how to prepare and utilize such technological changes in the legal profession with our course LSM 830: Shaping the Future of Legal Practice

We are excited to share the launch of Queen’s new Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law!

Starting in January 2021, this online program will be Canada’s only English-language pathway to becoming a licensed immigration consultant.

Developed by leading immigration practitioners and academics from across the country this program sets a new standard for immigration consultants. The Graduate Diploma will equip students with the knowledge, practical skills and sound judgment necessary to become a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.

Learn all about this ground-breaking program at https://immigrationdiploma.queenslaw.ca/

“LSM 830 taught me to be forward looking and how to anticipate, approach and embrace change affecting the legal landscape. It covers numerous major changes in the legal profession, with a business outlook that encourages students to approach such topics in an innovative and entrepreneurial manner. This course is invaluable for students entering the legal profession and I recommend it for all other law students – regardless of their area of focus.”
- Sydney Prince, Queen's Law

Offered online this Fall: LSM 810 Financial Literacy for Lawyers.

This course is designed to introduce students to concepts of financial literacy in order to support them in their interactions with business clients and practice management. Learn how to manage financial statements, illustrate common accounting errors, recognize the implications of current accounting issues and more. Learn more about the course at: https://graduatediploma.queenslaw.ca/courses/financial-literacy-for-lawyers