Legal Project Management Course
Unlock Success for Legal Professionals
Learn how to use project management tools and techniques, enabling legal practitioners to better plan, budget, schedule and allocate resources to progress the work.
This includes identifying and managing its own risks, managing process issues effectively as they arise, and dealing with scope changes that often lead to increases in fees, profit and efficiency.
Why Legal Project Management?
Legal professionals today face mounting pressures: inefficiencies, inconsistent quality, and the constant demand to prove value to clients. Legal Project Management (LPM) transforms the way legal work is planned, executed, and delivered, turning these challenges into opportunities for impact and excellence.
Lawyers often lose time to repetitive tasks and reactive work. LPM introduces structured workflows, clear planning, and prioritisation, enabling proactive, high-value advice while ensuring consistent, reliable outcomes that reduce errors, risk, and stress.
By equipping lawyers with proven tools, strategies, and credibility, LPM empowers legal professionals to work smarter, manage risk effectively, and deliver measurable value for clients and firms alike.
Why Choose PocketAdvisor LPM
- The only accredited LPM training provider in South Africa.
- Led by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw, an award-winning legal practitioner with 20+ years’ experience in-house and in practice.
- Certified by the International Institute of Legal Project Management (IILPM), recognised in over 60 countries.
- Earn LPA/LPP certifications, showcasing mastery in matter planning, delivery, and optimisation.
- Join a global community of like-minded legal professionals for ongoing insights and development.
- Stand out in a competitive market with internationally recognised LPM credentials.
LPM equips lawyers with the tools, strategies, and credibility to work smarter, reduce risk, and deliver real value for clients and firms alike.
Free On Demand LPM 101
In this introductory session about Legal Project Management, we unpack and attendees will learn about the advantages of using project management tools and techniques to enable legal practitioners to better plan, budget, schedule and allocate resources to progress the work.
Who Should Attend?
-Practising Attorneys,
-Paralegal Staff
-In-house Counsel
Important:
LPM 101 attendees qualify for an exclusive R1000 discount off the full course price.
Attorney | Conveyancer |Notary Public | Mediator – Managing Director, SchoemanLaw Inc
LLB cum laude LLM (UFS) PGDip FP (US)
Legal Project Practitioner | Accredited Extended DISC® Consultant – Managing Director PocketAdvisor (Pty) Ltd
Nicolene Schoeman-Louw
Join Nicolene Schoeman-Louw for an insightful perspective on Legal Project Management (LPM) in a practising environment and on running an effective legal department as in-house counsel.
Nicolene is an internationally accredited Legal Project Practitioner and trainer, as well as an accredited Extended DISC Consultant. Having built and established her own firm (and brand) over the last two decades, she is passionate about business, she has earned the trust and confidence of many successful entrepreneurs both locally and internationally — a trust she continues to uphold.
Nicolene is an award-winning attorney with a legal career spanning over two decades. Beyond her achievements as a professional, Nicolene has mentored numerous young legal practitioners during their practical vocational training, many of whom have gone on to become advocates, attorneys, and in-house legal counsel. She has also trained legal project managers across South Africa and mentored professionals from other fields through a number of well-established initiatives.
The International Institute of Legal Project Management represents an award-winning global community of legal professionals, with graduates in 63 countries, dedicated to the practical application of legal project management and legal process improvement practices to enhance legal matter delivery and operational efficiency. Additionally, PocketAdvisor — one of Nicolene’s ventures — is an accredited South African training provider, empowering entrepreneurs and legal professionals alike.
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Course
Applied Legal Project Management Course (excluding coaching and certification fees)
Ideal for legal professionals who are seeking to expand career opportunities, leverage international opportunities, enhance team performance, deliverable output and increase revenues.
R9500 (once off)
(LPM 101 attendees get a R1000 discount)
3 months – R3175 per month
Premium
Our premium bundle, alongside our internationally accredited LPM course, is based on my extensive experiences and insights and is designed to equip you with actionable strategies and tools to propel your legal career to new heights.
Ideal for legal professionals who desire to lead high-performance teams, want to engage in a like-minded international community and increase profitability.
- Applied Legal Project Management Course
- Certification Fee
- Two one-hour-on-one coaching sessions
- DISC Assessment and Debrief
Gold
R3095 per month for 6 months (excludes international certification cost)
Ideal for legal professionals who are seeking to grow their practice, enhance team performance, deliverable output and enhance their professional profile.
Applied Legal Project Management Course
Two one-hour-on-one coaching sessions
DISC Assessment and Debrief
2026 Cohort Dates - Weekly Facilitation Sessions
Achieve Global Recognition with International Certification from PocketAdvisor. The only accredited LPM training provider appointed by the International Institute of Legal Project Management (IILPM) in South Africa.
Cohort 1
Starts: 5 March 2026 and Ends: 26 March 2026
Thursdays 13:00 – 14:00
Cohort 2
Starts: 7 May 2026 and Ends: 28 May 2026
Thursdays 13:00 – 14:00
Cohort 3
Starts: 23 July 2026 and Ends: 13 August 2026
Thursdays 13:00 – 14:00
Cohort 4
Starts: 3 September 2026 and Ends: 23 September 2026
Thursdays 13:00 – 14:00
Session 1
| Module Number | Module Description |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | Introduction |
| Module 2 | Advantages & Framework |
| Module 3 | Defining Scope |
Session 2
| Module Number | Module Description |
|---|---|
| Module 4 | Planning |
| Module 5 | Quality assurance, Stakeholder analysis and communication |
| Module 6 | Delivery |
Session 3
| Module Number | Module Description |
|---|---|
| Module 7 | Risk Management & Close Out |
| Module 8 | Tip & Tools |
| Module 9 | Legal & Organisational Design |
| Module 10 | Leadership & communication Skills |
Session 4
| Module Number | Module Description |
|---|---|
| Module 11 | Interpreting Leadership |
| Module 12 | Perceptions & perspectives |
| Module 13 | Effective Communication |
| Module 14 | Enhancing Leadership |
| Module 15 | Gender & Leadership |
Our Promise
Our internationally accredited LPM course and bundled offering will help you:
- Streamline Processes
- Cost Control
- Improved Collaboration
- Clear Roles and Responsibilities
- Enhance Client Transparency
- Increased Efficiency
- Make Data-Driven Decisions
- Better Time Management
- Predictable Outcomes
- Scaling Made Simple
