Law Society Diploma in Director Skills and Duties
The Law Society Diploma Centre will launch a Diploma in Director Skills and Duties this spring.
Designed for lawyers aiming to step into non-executive director or trustee roles, or those looking to advance in their careers, this course provides training in decision-making, leadership, and corporate governance.
Highlights include:
- In-person workshops covering boardroom dynamics, crisis management, and career development,
- Corporate governance fundamentals, fiduciary duties, financial and ESG reports, and effective board behaviour through real-world simulations,
- Boardroom simulation to gain insight into how to navigate effective board strategies,
- Crisis management and how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from organisational crises.
Lecturers and topics
- Gerard Ryan (Eversheds Sutherland): introduction to directors,
- Alice Murphy (Mason Hayes & Curran LLP): introduction to charities’ legal and regulatory landscape,
- Susanne McMenamin (Matheson LLP): principles of good governance,
- Nessa Joyce (William Fry LLP): the board and climate and environmental considerations,
- James Roche (Fieldfisher LLP): managing conflicts of interest and ethical considerations,
- Walter Bardenwerper: control environment and role of board of directors.
The course starts on 4 March.
For more details and to apply, visit Law Society Diploma in Director Skills and Duties.