Lecture Night (Online) – Personal Productivity: The Missing Link in Adapting to AI

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.

This session is being delivered online via Zoom.  Login details will be sent one working day before the event.

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

QS value: 1

QS theme: Preparation for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing

Interactive?: No

Timings:
17.45: Registration
18:00 until 19.30

Materials and Preparation: No preparation required

Learning Aims: The aim of this Qualifying Session is to introduce 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.

3.1 : Understand and exercise their duty to act in the best interests of their client

4.5 : Maintain the confidentiality of their clients’ affairs, adopting secure technology where appropriate.

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.