APM Accredited Legal Project Management (LPM) training course

Wellingtone has authored this LPM training course specifically for fee earners, legal professionals and in-house legal teams. This is the only course of its kind to have been independently assessed and Endorsed by the APM.

Course Summary

The 1-day Legal Project Management (LPM) training course reflects the unique needs and challenges of the legal profession & matter management. Wellingtone has authored this LPM training course specifically for fee earners, legal professionals and in-house legal teams. This is the only course of its kind to have been independently assessed and Accredited by the APM.

The UK legal sector is worth almost £26 billion, according to research commissioned by the Law Society. This headline masks the changing face of legal services and the demand for more efficient ways of working.

New market entrants, demands from project management savvy clients and the shift to alternative fee arrangements, in particular fixed fees, all necessitate change in the industry. Those who embrace this change through best practice LPM will succeed, whereas firms that fail to equip themselves for the challenge will undoubtedly suffer.

Why take this LPM course?

What Delegates Gain

Delegates gain a thorough understanding of best practice LPM and how to apply practical tools & techniques for the benefit of their clients, matter teams and firm.

Globally Recognised Course

Authored by Wellingtone and Endorsed by the APM, the syllabus also aligns with the PMI, enabling delegates to collect PMI PDU points.

Customised for Your Practice

We deliver this course for law firms or in-house legal teams customising the content to reflect specific training needs, key messaging and ways of working.

LPM Course Details & Agenda

The rapidly growing interest in project management from the legal profession has resulted in Wellingtone working with a wide range of LPM industry leaders over the last 10 years. Case studies include Ince & Co LLP, The University of Law, and Addleshaw Goddard LLP.

Wellingtone has developed this LPM course over time working with industry experts from across a number of legal practice areas.  This has culminated in us being able to offer a customised course specifically designed for fee earners, in-house legal teams, and other legal industry professionals that lifts the lid on best practice Legal Project Management.

This course introduces delegates to best practice LPM through a series of topics covering the entire matter lifecycle as shown below. Packed with exercises and discussion this engaging and ground-breaking course receives excellent feedback.

  • What is good LPM

  • The practical benefits of LPM

  • The matter team & roles

  • Matter lifecycle & certainty

  • Matter scoping & planning

  • Resource & cost estimating

  • Risk management

  • Task assignments, team development, and CARS matrix

  • Tracking progress and earned value

  • Managing scope changes

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Reporting & matter communications

  • Lessons learned & continuous improvement

WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
FUTUREPMO

22nd OCTOBER 2026 | LONDON

FuturePMO is the annual 1-day conference dedicated to the PMO, bringing together 250+ practitioners from all sectors. Hear from thought leaders, practitioners, and our amazing keynote speakers. Really network, be inspired, learn, share, and grow.

This event isn’t like any other business conference you’ve attended. With a sprinkling of fun, great food, and our team as hosts, we promise an amazing day for you and your colleagues.

Talk to Nicole about your LPM training needs.