Tag: Consultant Solicitor
Retirement for solicitors – From all to nothing
I’ve worked with many excellent solicitors as they have approached retirement. They are the ones we turn to for their sage wisdom and years of expertise. Then the firm announces that they are retiring and *puff* they are gone. What a waste of experience, often just because the partnership deed says they must bow out... Read more »
How I Am Changing Women’s Lives – One Solicitor At A Time
New Year, New Life How I Am Changing Women’s Lives – One Solicitor At A Time I guess that might be a bit of a sweeping statement, but it’s not untrue. And it started with my own. I had become a cliché of the working professional mother. Stressed, tired, guilt-ridden and unfulfilled. Every weekday had... Read more »
The 7 deadly myths about being a consultant solicitor
Myth #1 You will have to work harder Truth You will work smarter, but not harder. Flexible working means you can get more done in less time, without a commute at either end of the day. Myth #2 You will earn less Truth It’s actually up to you how much you earn. The harder you... Read more »
Why I ditched the traditional law firm set up to become a consultant solicitor
We asked our very own Employment Solicitor Annabel Cole why she chose to ditch the traditional law firm set up in favour of pursuing a career as a consultant solicitor at Cognitive Law. How many years have you been a lawyer? I have been a lawyer for 17 years. Where did you first start your career... Read more »
Thinking about becoming a consultant solicitor? Frequently asked questions
Over the years I’ve discussed the option of consultancy with many solicitors. By the time a solicitor reaches the stage of thinking of consultancy, the positives are very apparent – complete flexibility, being able to choose where they work, how many hours they would like to work, and the freedom to work with whom they... Read more »
What time do you arrive and leave the office?
This morning I was sent an article on the average arrival times and leaving times for trainees and junior lawyers at the 60 leading UK-based corporate law firms. The results were quite shocking. Here are the results of the top 10 worst offending law firms. To see the full article click here. Law firm: Kirkland... Read more »
Benefits of remote working
We have all seen the lengths some companies go to provide ‘perks’ for their staff. For example, the gimmicky office designs that cost a fortune to set up. Here’s some of the craziest I’ve come across: Golf simulators A private amusement park Round the clock gourmet meals Office slides Office go karts and indoor race... Read more »
Why I joined Cognitive Law – by Darren Stone
Not long after I joined Cognitive Law our marketing manager, Amy Pulling, asked me to consider writing an article explaining why I joined. At the point I thought I’d give it a few more weeks before allowing myself the time to write such an article. When Amy gave me a gentle nudge again last week... Read more »