Understand the essential soft skills needed to succeed in the legal profession, from refining communication techniques to navigating challenging situations with confidence. During the session our expert panelists share valuable insights and real-world strategies to help you thrive, whether you're a law student or an early-career lawyer.
This program covers:
- The top three essential soft skills every lawyer should develop, regardless of their practice area.
- Specific strategies for law students to practice and refine these critical soft skills while still in school.
- Common communication pitfalls faced by students and new lawyers, especially in remote or hybrid work settings, and how to avoid them.
- Key communication habits that help lawyers stand out in their workplace or practice.
- Real-world examples of how a soft skill, rather than legal knowledge, helped navigate a difficult situation.
- Effective strategies for delivering bad news or navigating tough discussions with professionalism and empathy.
- Practical advice for projecting confidence and professionalism when speaking with partners, judges, or senior attorneys, especially for students or junior lawyers.
