How to Get the Best Out of Your Supervisor

by | Mar 7, 2022 | Thought leadership

Often people being supervised think they are powerless. However supervision is not a one way street and the lawyer being supervised can play a part in improving the experience. Dr Michael McNamara in his doctoral research on supervision in law firms suggests that...

So You Want a Pay Rise

by | Mar 6, 2022 | Thought leadership

If you have ducked the dreaded salary negotiation in the past, make this year the year you do it. It’s never too early to start preparing to ask for a pay rise. This is because – as with any negotiation – preparation is key. There are many steps to the...

The Future of Law Firm Leadership

by | Mar 5, 2022 | Thought leadership

Leadership expert Nick Petrie, explains that the legal profession has been slow to accept the need for leadership development predominantly because current leadership programs don’t fit the structure and values of law firms. However the current and future trends in...

The First Few Years

by | Mar 4, 2022 | Thought leadership

I’m often approached by practitioners in their first or second year of practice wondering how to manage their careers. My advice is always the same. The focus of the first three to four years as a solicitor is to gain experience and a level of competence in the...

What Will Be Expected of a Partner?

by | Mar 3, 2022 | Thought leadership

Firstly you will made partner based on your past success with the expectation that you will make a significant contribution to the partnership in the future. Here are some of the areas where you might make a contribution: Once you are a partner, you will cease to be...