How to Stay Motivated in a Profession That Never Slows Down
At the start of the year, we set ambitious goals. Health goals. Career goals. Business goals. But by April? They’ve often slipped quietly down the priority list. Research shows that…
Navigating the Legal Office Labyrinth: Practical Tips for Dealing with Office Politics
Office politics: every workplace has them. Mastering this often-subtle game is a crucial skill, and its importance amplifies as you climb the career and partnership ladder, raising the stakes involved.
“One Day I’ll…”
Are You Living on “One Day I’ll” Island? “One day I’ll take that trip…” “One day I’ll pick up that hobby…” “One day I’ll get fit…” “One day I’ll do what I really love…”
Rethinking Your Legal Career So You Achieve Success On Your Terms
For many lawyers, career progression feels like endurance rather than strategy. The long hours, demanding workloads, and rigid career expectations make it easy to lose sight of what success actually…
The Lawyer’s Guide to Staying Motivated: Boundaries, Expectations, and the Power of Identity
The demands of running a law firm go far beyond legal work. Leadership, management, and client expectations create layers of responsibility that can make even the most dedicated lawyers question…
The Lawyer’s Guide to the Eisenhower Matrix: The Secret to Scheduling Your Priorities (Rather than Prioritising Your Schedule)
In law, everything feels urgent. But is it, really? Deadlines pile up, emails keep coming, and urgent requests pull you in every direction. The legal profession encourages, if not demands,…
The Barrister Skills Gap: Why Training Beyond the Law Matters
The path to becoming a barrister demands years of study, rigorous exams, and the ability to advocate with precision. Yet when it comes to running a practice, managing professional relationships, and building resilience, many barristers find themselves navigating unfamiliar terrain without a roadmap.
Featured Article: Law Firms Thrive When Their People Do
The Law Forward 2024 Legal Industry Satisfaction Survey, conducted by the College of Law, highlights a pivotal opportunity for the legal profession. Retaining top talent and creating an environment that supports long-term engagement is becoming a competitive advantage for law firms.
Reflect, Rest, Reset: Achieving Balance with The Third Space for Lawyer Well-Being
For lawyers, the boundary between work and personal life can often feel blurred. Emails continue to pour in, deadlines loom, and the pressure to perform rarely subsides, especially during the…
Featured Article: The Power of Reflection: Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2025
"We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience." – John Dewey
