Women in the legal profession: Career planning for your next milestone
 
 Thursday, 22 June 2017  
 
Women in the legal profession: Career planning for your next milestone

Thinking about career progression and what your next steps should be? Join us at this dedicated conference to hear from leading professionals across the legal sector.

“Women now represent half the legal profession in Scotland and there should be no limit set on their talent and ambition."
Janet Hood, former convener of the Law Society of Scotland’s Equality and Diversity committee

Learn from the experience of a wide variety of senior leaders and experts who will explore their own career routes and milestones, and give guidance on the skills and experience needed to progress.

From partnership and starting your own firm, to board membership, academia, solicitor advocacy, accredited specialisms and working in-house – a huge range of career options are on the agenda and you will have the opportunity to pose your own questions and seek advice for your personal career path.

In addition, our speakers will discuss the variety of skills required for the partnership track or in-house management roles, the possibility of changing career routes, how to raise your profile and achieving a worklife balance.

Keynote speakers include:
  • Lindy Patterson QC, arbitrator, adjudicator and dispute board member, 39 Essex Chambers
  • Laura Irvine, Solicitor Advocate, Associate, BTO Solicitors
  • Judge Shona Simon, President of Reserved Tribunals
  • Davinia Cowden, Senior Associate, CMS Cameron McKenna LLP and Women in Law Forum

See the full programme details here


Why should I attend?

As well as increasing your understanding of potential career journeys in the legal profession, throughout this event you will:
  • Gain knowledge of the skills sought and processes required to achieve senior levels or milestones in the legal profession
  • Learn how to raise your professional profile using digital platforms and technology
  • Receive insight into combining the achievement of a career milestone with your current role, or adding value in your approach to a prospective role
  • Learn what it’s like to become a partner, solicitor advocate, external board member, accredited specialist, academic, or in-house lawyer

 
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