“Building a Practice” (Hybrid)
At this qualifying session, students will receive a lecture on the approaches to developing, marketing and promoting their practice. Lecture followed by questions.
Speakers: Joshua Hitchens, Emma Spruce, Rebecca Jacobs and Kate Hare
Themes: Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
Timings:
5.45pm: Registration
6.00 pm until 7.30pm
QS value: 1
Materials and Preparation: No preparation required
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this Qualifying Session students will be able to:
· Discuss some of the challenges of what practice will be like at the bar, particulary the first few years.
· Apply work life balance and build a sustainable practice.
· Describe the agencies and resources available to support students and pupil wellbeing.
Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here)
1.1 : Uphold the reputation of the Bar and observe their duty to the court in the administration of justice.
1.9 : Exercise good communication skills, through any appropriate medium and with any audience as required in their work.
4.3 : Plan their personal workload and absences so as to ensure they deliver on all work commitments they have made.