Anti-Money Laundering (AML) in the Legal Profession
Certificate in Cross-Sectoral AML Vulnerabilities

Summary
Tailored for legal professionals, this programme explores the risks of money laundering through legal services, including real estate transactions and complex corporate structures. It highlights the responsibilities of legal practitioners under AML regulations.
This course is one of several courses within the Certificate in Cross-Sectoral Vulnerabilities. If you wish to achieve this award, you must complete this course along with all other mandatory courses in the associated learning plan.
Audience
This course is designed for those working in, or interested in the legal sector and who need a fundamental understanding of AML issues, practices and regulations and their importance in preventing financial crime.
Course Objectives
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Understand AML Concepts and Legal Obligations
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Recognise Money Laundering Risks and Red Flags
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Apply AML Compliance Procedures
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Gain insights into money laundering schemes, through the analysis of Case Studies
Course Structure
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Section 1: Introduction to Money Laundering in the Legal Profession
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Section 2: AML Procedures for Legal Professionals
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Section 3: Red Flags and Risk Indicators
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Section 4: Case Studies
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Section 5: AML Compliance Best Practices for Legal Professionals
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Knowledge Evaluation
Duration & CPD Hours
This course should take you between 45 and 90 minutes, depending upon your pace of learning. Additionally, this course is accredited by The CPD Certification Service and carries 1.5 CPD hours.