The Complete Lawyer Toolkit

In addition to being fully qualified, a career in the legal profession requires you to also have a wide range of business and communication skills when dealing with colleagues and clients alike.

The Complete Lawyer Toolkit is an interactive series of virtual seminars which can be booked individually or as a 10 hour package and will introduce delegates to the key business skills required for a long and successful career in the profession.

Time Management, Organisation and Efficiency

Time flies, particularly in the legal world. With so many demands on your time as a lawyer, how do you fit everything in? This 2 hour session will look at the importance of time management and prioritisation.

The Legal Landscape and Business of Law

The Scottish legal market is worth around £1.4 billion with 12,000 solicitors and 1100 law firms. What does this mean for you and the firm which you work for? In this 2 hour session we will explore the legal markets, current regulatory issues and the challenges and opportunities that you and your firm may encounter as you begin your career.

Communication and Presentation Skills

Whether communicating with clients, colleagues or new business contacts, getting our message over clearly and in a way that makes the best impression has never been more important. In this 2 hour session we will look at the theory behind effective business communication and best practice for presentations.

An Introduction to Business Development

For many solicitors, career progression can be linked at least in part to their ability to attract and retain clients. Where though do you even start, ‘finding’ clients and how would you approach them? In this 2-hour seminar we will look to develop delegates awareness of how to identify opportunities, bring in new business and assess their own personal impact.

Dealing with Challenging People

Whether dealing with challenging clients or performing well within a team environment, effective communication with a variety of different personalities requires excellent interpersonal skills. This 2 hour session will help delegates identify different character types, understand trigger points that can lead to conflict and explore an array of tools to deal with potential issues when they arise.