ABOUT OUR TRAINING
The Davitt Jones Bould Certificate in Commercial Property is a practical, flexible training programme designed to provide a strong foundation in commercial property law. Whether you’re a residential conveyancer looking to expand your expertise, a lawyer returning to practice after a break, or a paralegal or trainee seeking structured guidance, this course offers a flexible and insightful guide to the commercial property sector.
Course Structure
The Certificate is comprised of seven core modules and two introductory modules that set the legal context. Each module is grounded in real-world application and has been developed by our specialist Professional Support Lawyer in collaboration with senior practitioners at the firm.
Modules are interactive and include:
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Practice Points – takeaways to inform day-to-day legal work
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Thinking Points – questions and scenarios to build legal reasoning and commercial awareness
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Personal Insights – reflections from lawyers with decades of experience
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Practical Extracts – case studies from our legal team
The course is delivered in a hybrid format, making it accessible whether you are working in private practice, in-house, or preparing to return to the profession.
The Certificate includes two introductory modules to set the legal context, followed by seven core modules covering key aspects of commercial property law. Each module focuses on real-world application and commercial awareness.
MODULES
Introductory Module Part 1 (English Legal System)
Repair & Disrepair in Commercial Leases
LTA 1954
Introductory Module Part 2 (Introduction to Land Law)
Rent Review
Service Charge and Insurance
Introduction to Leases - The Anatomy of a Lease
Termination and Renewal of Commercial Leases
Site Acquisition and Development
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