Whether you are just starting your career in law, moving up the ladder, leading a team or navigating a change – here are some top career tips to help you. 📌
1. Master The Art of Self-Advocacy
Good work doesn’t always speak for itself.
Tip: Keep a record of your wins both big and small. Use them in appraisals, CVs, or when asking for a promotion.
Question to ask yourself: How do you keep track of your achievements?
2. Build Your Own Career Path
Don't wait for a promotion to be handed to you.
Tip: Actively manage your career and book quarterly check-ins with yourself to review goals, skills gaps and opportunities.
Question to ask yourself: When is the last time you reviewed your career plan?
3. Think Like a Partner or Senior Manager
Career progression is about mindset, not just years of experience.
Tip: Start thinking about the firm or organisations' business – client retention, profitability, market positioning… even if you're a junior. It shows leadership readiness.
Question to ask yourself: What is one business skill you would like to strengthen?
4. Build A Portfolio Career
The future of legal careers isn’t just one role at one firm moving forward. The career landscape is changing.
Tip: Build skills, side roles (like teaching, speaking, publishing) and interests that make you versatile and future-proof.
Question to ask yourself: What is one skill or side interest you are keen to develop?
5. Start Thinking About Your Next Role Early
Career moves don’t happen overnight.
Tip: Even if you’re happy now, keep your CV updated, nurture your network and track your achievements. All of these will help you be ready should you want or need to change track.
Question to ask yourself: Where do I see myself in 3, 6, 9 months’ time?
6. Call to Action
Consider putting together an action plan focusing on where you are now. Audit your skills, qualities, achievements, knowledge, likes, dislikes, what motivates you, etc. Then look at where you want to be – visualise the role you want in more detail – what does it look like? And finally, think about the steps you will need to action to get there, make a list, and set yourself SMART goals.
For more support, visit our Careers and Employability Support page below. 👇
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