Lecture & Domus Dinner

At this qualifying session, students will explore how personal productivity supports effective adaption to AI in legal practice, learning strategies to stay focused, efficient, and relevant as routine tasks become increasingly automated.

Speaker(s)/Tutor(s): Alex Harding

Details:

QS value: 1

QS theme: Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing

Interactive?: No

Materials and Preparation: No preparation required

Learning Aims: The aim of this Qualifying Session is to introduce Bar students to key principles of personal productivity, drawing on recent research and best practices – to help them manage time, focus, and workload effectively. Students will learn how to apply techniques such as email inbox management, deep work, time blocking, daily and weekly goal setting, and efficient systems for handling administrative tasks, all tailored to the unique demands of life at the Bar.

Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here):
1.3 : Have a knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relevant to their area(s) of practice.
1.9 : Exercise good communication skills, through any appropriate medium and with any audience as required in their work.
2.6 : Ensure they practise with adaptability and flexibility, by being self-aware and self-directed, recognising and acting upon the continual need to maintain and develop their knowledge and skills.

Dress: Dark lounge suits. Gowns provided. For more information about this dress code please visit the Student Members area.

Bookings: Please book via the Online Booking System.

Cancellation Policy: Students should consider all bookings a professional commitment and should only book onto an event if they fully plan on attending. Once booked on, students will be unable to cancel and receive a refund other than in exceptional circumstances.

This event is a Qualifying Session.