Welcome to the board, Sandra Kerr OBE
As Graham Robb has now stepped down as the Chair of Elevation Networks board of trustees, we gladly welcome Sandra Kerr OBE to take this role. Graham who has been the Chair since 2009 will still be on the board providing his expertise to the growth of the charity. Sandra formerly worked in the … Read more
Research Report: Race at the Top
Race for Opportunity launched a report, Race at the Top into Black, Asian, minority ethnic (BAME) representation in management in UK businesses. Race at the Top finds that the gap at management level between BAME and white people is not only disproportionate to their representation in the UK workforce, but is widening. In fact, the state of … Read more
Key skills to being a good Lawyer: Tip 4 Commercial awareness
Future Lawyers: We have tips on commercial awareness Monika Ciereszko, graduate recruitment adviser at Shearman & Sterling, recommended asking yourself a range of questions when reading about an organisation. Your ability to answers these questions will indicate how commercially aware you are. What is the organisation there to do? How is the business organised? … Read more
Key skills to being a good Lawyer: Tip 3 Attention to detail
Skill 3 of 5 Attention to detail Good writing skills Teamwork Attention to detail Commercial awareness Entrepreneurial instinct Improving basic attention- Beth Ann Iselin Get organised Make lists Keep to a specific schedule Limited distractions Don’t multitask Get exercise Take breaks To view tips for Good writing skills click here or view tips for team … Read more
Key skills to being a good Lawyer: Tip 2 Team Work
Future Lawyer, following on from our post on Good writing skills, we have tips on the second skill of being a good lawyer- Teamwork Good writing skills Teamwork Attention to detail Commercial awareness Entrepreneurial instinct Tips to good teamwork Six myths about teams – J. Richard Hackmann Myth #1. Effective teams are ones … Read more
Key skills to being a good Lawyer: Tip 1 Good Writing Skills
Future Lawyers,when researching, we found a few skills that were universally agreed upon as being key skills for a lawyer to have. Below we have listed 5 of the skills. Over the next few days we will be giving tips on each skill. Good writing skills Teamwork Attention to detail Commercial awareness Entrepreneurial instinct … Read more
Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) Trailblazers Law edition
Trailblazers mentoring scheme in partnership with Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) Q: Do I have to be studying Law to participate in the mentoring scheme? A: No. This is not degree specific. Any degree is welcome Q: Do I have to be a graduate to apply? A: No. Applications from current 2nd … Read more
What makes a good Lawyer?
Ever wondered how you could be the best Lawyer there is? Find out what the Lawyers at Wragge Graham Lawrence & Co think. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMTuHL-QcMU Paul Gilbert the Chief Executive of LBC Wise Counsel UK states that the most important skill for any lawyer with aspirations to be a great lawyer is the ability to listen. … Read more
