The Modern Lawyers
The changes to the duration of training contracts and the two different methods of admission to the Bar announced recently appears positive. The intention of the changes seems to give law graduates an opportunity to choose between law practice or
Arise, the T-Shaped Lawyer and How Law Firms Play a Pivotal Role
Maximising resources, increasing revenue, elevating the firm’s presence: these are constant challenges law firms face today. While the legal industry has traditionally been snail paced in keeping up with the tech adoption curve, such challenges have put undue pressure on
In Ten Years’ Time, I Will Be …
Being called to the Bar is an honour and a privilege. Being a part of the noble profession opens up many possibilities for you. Some of you will stay, some of you will go. This article looks at some of
You Are Never Too Young to Lead
We have all exchanged a tale or two about bosses behaving badly. Or maybe some of you have had the misfortune of being on the receiving end of workplace abuse. Maybe these stories have made you think – What does
Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
Lawyers are typically wary of new management trends, but having a diverse workforce who feel included promises measureable benefits to firms in staff retention, engagement, creativity, innovation, productivity, client attraction and reputation, as well as being the right thing to
Debunking the Myths About Alternative Fee Arrangements: Interviews with Three Practitioners
Introduction “Alternative fee arrangements are inferior to traditional hourly billing.” “Fixed fees are only for routine work, like drafting standard contracts.” “You have to bill by the hour in litigation – how can you know how long a dispute will take?”