To be a successful legal professional in today’s competitive market, it is essential to develop your interpersonal skills alongside your technical expertise.
Lawyers are trained in law, yet legal professionals who regularly take time to develop their communication skills and leadership abilities are much more likely to achieve their career ambitions, have stronger collaborations and relationships and be better able to manage the complexities of client work.
If you are a legal professional, this series of bitesize learning has been designed with you in mind and offers some practical and easy-to-apply techniques for your professional development.
Whether you are responsible for managing the performance of others, a specialist with no people responsibilities or an individual looking for real-world career advice and guidance, there is something for everyone.
The sessions are open to members of the Liverpool Law Society, non-members and those on training passports. Attend one, two or all three sessions – the choice is yours, and if you can’t attend on the day, you can access a recording to view at your convenience.
Managing the performance of others – The Hybrid team
When: 19 September 2025
Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
Where: Online
By the end of the 90-minute bitesize session, you will have some practical takeaways about how to:
- Create the right environment for your team to flourish.
- Develop connection and cohesion in a hybrid team.
- Adapt your communication style to enhance working relationships.
To book: Managing the performance of others – The Hybrid team (online) | Liverpool Law Society
Advanced Communication
When: 24 October 2025
Time: 12pm– 1.30pm
Where: Online
By the end of the 90-minute bitesize session, you will have some practical takeaways about how to:
- Feel more confident giving difficult feedback.
- Tame your advice monster
- Develop the skill of listening to deepen your working relationships.
To book: Advanced Communication (online) | Liverpool Law Society
Looking after you too – Building resilience and wellbeing
When: 21 November 2025
Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
Where: Online
By the end of the 90-minute bitesize session, you will have some practical takeaways about how to:
- Prioritise your time when everything is urgent
- Healthy boundaries – How to say “yes” more slowly!
- Manage your energy levels and stay out of overwhelm.
To book: Looking after you too – Building resilience & wellbeing (online) | Liverpool Law Society
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