A practical course designed to help law firms apply anti-money laundering principles clearly and effectively in everyday client work.
“In many law practices uncertainty about anti-money laundering responsibilities can slow decisions and increase risk. This course gives you a clear, practical foundation in AML essentials so you can recognise risk, meet regulatory expectations and support compliant client engagement with confidence.”
This CPD certified AML Essentials for Law Firms course, delivered by a UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) registered provider, is specifically designed for law firms, solicitors, compliance teams and practice managers who must understand and apply anti-money laundering (AML) requirements in legal practice. It provides clear, practical guidance on key AML concepts, regulatory requirements and good practice approaches that help legal professionals meet professional and legal obligations while safeguarding clients and firm reputation.
Written by financial crime and compliance specialists with extensive experience in professional services, this online training explains the fundamentals of AML in the context of legal work, including identifying suspicious activity, understanding client due diligence, assessing risk factors and maintaining appropriate records. Learners will gain confidence in recognising potential money laundering indicators, applying proportionate checks within their practice and supporting effective reporting processes that reflect regulatory expectations.
Suitable for partners, associates, compliance officers, risk and governance teams, this course supports stronger internal procedures, better decision making and reinforces ethical standards across client matters. It helps law firms meet their AML responsibilities, protect against financial crime risks and maintain professional standards in accordance with recognised UK frameworks and best practice.
✅ Course duration: 1 hour | ✅ CPD Points Awarded: 1 Point
• Essential AML principles tailored for legal practice
• Developed by compliance experts with experience since 2006
• Covers due diligence, red flags, reporting and regulation
• Ideal for solicitors, paralegals and legal support teams
• How AML laws apply to law firms and legal professionals
• How to conduct client due diligence correctly
• How to recognise and respond to red flag indicators
• How to apply enhanced due diligence when required
• How to meet reporting obligations and document concerns
• How to complete risk assessments for new clients
• How to maintain compliance with regulators
• Reduces risk of financial crime within legal practice
• Supports compliance with AML regulations and SRA expectations
• Strengthens client vetting and risk detection skills
• Builds confidence in reporting and decision making
• Suitable for all legal professionals handling client onboarding
A focused one-to-one or small group coaching session for up to 10 attendees, delivered by Graham and Vivianne Johnson, specialists in vetting, screening and recruitment risk. This personalised session is tailored to your organisation’s challenges, processes and priorities, providing practical guidance, expert insight and real-world solutions to strengthen compliance, reduce risk and support confident hiring decisions.
This course explains AML duties in clear, practical steps. You will learn how client due diligence works, how to assess risk and what actions are required under legal sector regulations.
Yes. You will learn the common mistakes that law firms make in AML compliance and how to ensure client checks, documentation and reporting meet required standards.
Yes. You will learn how to recognise suspicious patterns, client behaviour and transactional red flags that indicate potential money laundering or financial crime.
Absolutely. The course gives clear guidance on due diligence, escalation procedures and reporting obligations, helping you make informed compliance decisions.
Yes. You will receive a CPD certified certificate awarding 1 CPD Point upon completion.
Fully Accredited Courses and UKRLP Registered
Our courses are independently accredited and your certificates are accepted for audits and CPD records. You recieve your CPD Certified Certificate of completion once the course is fully completed
CPD Certified Provider
UKRLP Registered Training Provider
Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson