Early Career Skills for Solicitors
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A successful legal career takes more than legal knowledge. It requires a strong foundation of professional skills to grow, adapt and excel in a competitive environment.
Whether you’re recently qualified or navigating the first few years of practice, this three-part online course is designed to equip you with the practical tools, strategies and mindset needed to thrive in your role.
You will develop essential skills that go beyond formal legal training, helping you build confidence, strengthen your professional foundations and progress with purpose.
Over three interactive sessions, you will:
- Navigate the transition from formal legal training to professional practice, learning how to manage your workload and communicate effectively within a legal environment
- Develop essential communication skills to build strong client relationships, engage effectively with colleagues, and explore approaches to career progression and networking
- Build resilience and wellbeing strategies to manage stress, respond constructively to feedback, and build the path for long-term success in your career
Book all sessions
Book all 3 sessions for a discounted price of £120 plus VAT with the early bird discount. Ends 29 August.
Session 1: The Transition from Law School to Practice
Book this individual webinar for £52 using our 20% early bird discount. Ends 15 August.
Session 2: Communication, Clients and Career Growth
Book this individual webinar for £52 using our 20% early bird discount. Ends 22 August.
Session 3: Resilience, Stress Management and Long-Term Success
Book this individual webinar for £52 using our 20% early bird discount. Ends 29 August.
Session 1: The Transition from Law School to Practice
16 September, 12 - 1.30pm
The first session explores how to successfully navigate the transition from formal legal training to professional practice. It covers understanding workplace expectations, adapting to firm culture, and providing insight on the business operations of a legal firm.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand workplace expectation and firm culture
- An introduction into the business of a legal firm
- Time management and productivity strategies
- Handling assignments effectively and asking the right questions
Session 2: Communication, Clients and Career Growth
23 September, 12 - 1.30pm
This session focuses on developing essential communication skills and strategies for building strong professional relationships. It covers professional communication techniques across emails, calls, and meetings, alongside key approaches to delivering client-centric service.
Learning outcomes:
- Professional communication essentials (emails, calls, meetings)
- Strategies for client centricity
- How to interact with senior lawyers and build credibility
- Communication and managing expectation with senior colleagues and clients
- Business development and networking basics
Session 3: Resilience, Stress Management and Long-Term Success
30 September, 12 - 1.30pm
This session focuses on building resilience and ensuring long-term success in the legal profession. It explores practical approaches to wellbeing, managing high-pressure situations, and recognising the signs of stress and burnout.
Learning outcomes:
- Legal wellbeing – from theory to practice
- Managing high pressure situations and avoiding burnout
- The importance of mentorship and continuous learning
- How to handle feedback and self-improvement strategies
- Career planning – finding your path in the law
Book by 29 August to save 20% on our full programme.
You can book individual sessions or the package, which includes all 3 sessions.
Each session will take place from 12pm - 1:30pm, with up to 4.5 hours verifiable CPD available.