This CPD Certified AML Essentials for Law Firms Course provides essential knowledge for identifying, preventing and responding to money laundering risks within legal practice. Built by compliance specialists with experience since 2006, the course covers client due diligence, identity verification, red flags, enhanced checks, reporting obligations, risk assessment and how legal professionals must meet regulatory expectations. Learn how to protect your firm, your clients and your professional responsibilities.
✅ 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
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
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Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson