Training & Events

The Institute offers a structured training designed to equip you or your support team with the skills and knowledge essential for legal finance & compliance. Our CPD training programme is widely recognised across the industry and has become the preferred choice for firms seeking to strengthen their finance & compliance teams and therefore better supporting you as COFA.

We have a wide range of training options for those wanting to learn and also keep up-to-date with the latest developments in Compliance, Legal Finance, AML, VAT, Bookkeeping, Financial, Credit  & Practice Management. 

Training is presented live, offering you the chance to interact and pose questions to our experienced experts during the broadcast if you wish.  

COFA and COFA Support targeted training:

COFA - A Beginner's Guide to the Role of a COFA

COFA Survival Guide - An Intermediate Guide to Your Role

SRA Accounts Rules: A Refresher

Residual Client Balances

 Legal Practice Management - Strategy, Leadership & Finance

Legal Practice Management - People, Client Care & Risk

Other ILFM Training topics


Bespoke or In-house training

Bespoke or In-house training can be a cost effective method of training groups of staff and finance personnel in familiar surroundings as well as a saving by avoiding travelling costs and time. This training is more productive for a firm as it gives delegates the opportunity to discuss issues in relation to the firm and its requirements, offering a confidential learning environment as well as delivering a consistent firm wide message. More...