It's no secret that practising law is a bit of a tough gig. I'm OK with that, as long as we're honest and don't dig ourselves into a ditch along the way. One of the hardest things to get used …
6 Tips to Avoid Being Overwhelmed By Complex Tasks
One of the bigger differences I see between different lawyers is their ability to deal with things when working on a large job, or in a period of high workload. And by “deal with” I mean “get the job …
4 Types of Challenging Clients
I could launch into a tirade here about clients who are genuine nightmares. You know, the ones who scream abuse, lie about advice they've received, blame you for everything that goes wrong and …
Advocacy for New Lawyers – Your First Time on your Feet
It's going to happen - at some point in your legal career you're going to have to come out from behind your desk, stand up, and speak to a Judge. It's awesome. But it's terrifying. For …
Should you Egg your Client On?
Client care can sometimes be a delicate balance of compassionate reinforcement and "tough love" advice. But how do you decide when you should encourage your client in their proposed course, and …
How You can Assess a Law Firm’s Culture… Quietly
Many law firms are attempting to "create" or advertise their firm's culture by reference to the perks they offer. Apply to work with us and get your birthday off, free Friday drinks and the best blue …