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please note, the Graduate Diploma in Legal Services Management (GDLSM) and its related courses are not being delivered during this academic term. Please contact lawmanagement@queensu.ca for more information, or

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Lawyers of tomorrow – get noticed today

Stand out with financial and business skills essential to the practice of law.

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Stand out as a lawyer– in any area of law

Develop skills to make you and your practice more efficient.

Areas of Law Icons - Corporate & Commercial
Corporate/Commercial
Understand how your clients operate and what is important to them so that you can better provide advice to ensure their success.

Areas of Law Icons - Real Estate
Real Estate
With residential real estate becoming more commoditized and commercial real estate a strategic asset to your client, using business tools and innovation effectively is essential.

Areas of Law Icons - General and Small Office Practice
General and Small Office Practice
Be confident in providing advice to many different types of clients. Gain the skills and tools to better serve your clients so that you can grow your practice.
Areas of Law Icons - Family
Family
As relationships change, the proper division of assets can provide your client with financial stability. Learn financial and business skills that will improve your clients’ futures.

Areas of Law - Public & Administrative
Public Sector/Administrative
Gain business skills that will ensure that your organization provides the best advice to clients in spite of increasing budget constraints.

Areas of Law Icons - Criminal
Criminal
Learn how to innovate and manage your files and staff more effectively to run a practice that is successful for yourself and your clients.

 
Regardless of where I end up, being able to analyze and understand the 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 will serve me well going forward, regardless of where my career takes me.
Brennan C., Queen’s Law student
 
 

Courses

 
Financial Literacy For Lawyers
Learn how accounting works, how financial statements are constructed and how to discern the story they tell. Get an insight into law firm financial management, business valuations, and income tax.
 
Fundamentals of Legal Services Business
Learn the core functions of business: strategy, marketing, operations and business development... through theory, examples and practical application.
 
 
Shaping the Future of Legal Practice
Explore the economic, political, technological and demographic forces shaping legal services today. Learn how to innovate and harness the forces of change to enjoy a more rewarding career.
 
Working with Teams and Managing People
Learn how to become a great leader, effectively running multi-disciplinary teams. Understand how to manage and motivate people to ensure that your career and legal practice flourishes.
 
Project Management for Lawyers
Learn the skills required by law firms and law departments around the work to make effective use of proven tools and best practices of legal project management.

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