(10 minutes)

Navigating office politics is an essential skill for new lawyers. In this module, you’ll learn to identify both obvious and subtle power structures, steer clear of common pitfalls, and foster strong relationships across the firm. By grasping these dynamics early on, you’ll build confidence, earn trust, and contribute positively to your workplace.

(10 minutes)

Navigating the unspoken rules and rhythms of workplace culture can help build stronger, more effective relationships. In this module, you will discover how to observe team dynamics, identify key sources of support, and adapt to both formal and informal office practices. By mastering these strategies, you will gain the confidence to manage office politics constructively, strengthen your reputation, and create lasting impact in your career.

(11 minutes)

Creating a strong first impression with colleagues is the best start to a successful career. In this module, you will explore how to build a positive reputation with colleagues and how this helps with securing more challenging work opportunities.

(11 minutes)

Creating a strong first impression with clients is key to transitioning from an academic lawyer to a professional legal services provider. In this module, you will identify practical strategies for building meaningful connections with clients and leverage relationships for long-term success in the legal field.

(12 minutes)

This module equips new legal professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the critical aspects of workplace success beyond legal practice. In this module, you will explore how to understand and manage your pay, maximize benefits, and develop long-term financial strategies. You will also discover how to chart a clear career pathway, strengthen professional skills, and prepare effectively for performance appraisals. By mastering these strategies, you will gain the confidence to manage your finances, advocate for your growth, and build a foundation for lasting career success.

Transitioning from law school to legal practice involves more than applying legal knowledge. In this module, you will explore common mindset shifts new lawyers experience, how performance is typically assessed in a firm environment, and practical strategies for working effectively in practice.

Meeting project deadlines and generating high quality work is rarely an individual endeavour. It relies on the input of others; from individual stakeholders to large specialist project teams. Clarity is an essential tool that helps us get things done. In this module, you will focus on the importance of articulating needs clearly before making requests, asking clarifying questions to understand the expectation of others, and surfacing hidden assumptions that may create misalignment.

Professional development is a shared responsibility. New lawyers will encounter structured learning and development interventions in the workplace, but the bulk of their growth will come from on-the-job learning. In this module, you will identify the critical skill of managing up, including fostering productive relationships with your supervisor and senior colleagues to influence the quality and quantity of your workload. The module also addresses emotional regulation.

The art of being right without having to prove other people wrong is a difficult one to master but essential in a high stakes work environment such as law. In this module, you will be guided on how to introduce your ideas and corrections without undermining working relationships.

Focus on making an impact at work rather than just appearing busy. In this module, you will explore the four types of work and how to prioritize them: critical now, important later, urgent but low value and none of the above.