The Modern Lawyer - Beyond Technical Excellence

Introduction

Success in today's legal profession requires far more than technical legal expertise. The most successful lawyers understand how to think strategically, communicate effectively, lead with confidence and create value for clients in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven legal market.

Join Peter Jackson of Hill Dickinson in this practical virtual classroom seminar which will explore the non-technical skills that distinguish high-performing lawyers and support long-term career success.

This session is designed for all lawyers, who want to strengthen the professional, commercial and leadership skills that support success beyond technical legal expertise.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Understand the importance of knowing the law and maintaining strong technical legal expertise
• Recognise the advantages and challenges of being a specialist or a generalist lawyer
• Develop strategies for building a network of professional contacts
• Understand the value of maintaining a network and cultivating long-term professional relationships
• Appreciate the importance of technological competence in modern legal practice
• Identify key skills required for managing a team effectively
• Develop greater fiscal understanding and awareness of the commercial realities of legal practice
• Adopt an owner mindset and understand how lawyers can contribute to the success of their organisation

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.