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You’re newly qualified – now what? This guide looks at how new and aspiring lawyers can manage their careers in a changing profession – navigating the modern legal landscape, building a personal career strategy, and working on the core professional skills needed to build a long-lasting career.
From commercial awareness to working with AI, from maintaining personal wellbeing to understanding when to take the next step forward, the contributors to Managing Your Legal Career break down the fundamental skills newly qualified lawyers need to succeed. The book also features case studies from people who have been there, highlighting the opportunities, potential pitfalls, and surprises that come along the journey.
The legal profession is changing rapidly, and this book looks at alternative routes into law, and the varied legal-adjacent roles available, including legal ops, data and business development.
This is essential reading for junior lawyers in the early stages of their career, as well as those looking to qualify. Whether you are a student, trainee, junior associate or considering a move beyond traditional practice, this book will help you take ownership of your future in law.
Price: £159.00
Pages: 240
Publisher: Globe Law and Business
Imprint: Globe Law and Business
Publication Date:
31 October 2026
ISBN: 9781837232079
Format: eBook
BISACs:
Part 1: Building Strong Foundations
Chapter 1: Building a career that can change with you – future of work, identity and sustainable progression in law
By Clare Jones, University of Warwick
Chapter 2: Take control of your career from the outset (and mind the gaps)
By Michael Roster, former managing partner, Morrison & Foerster Los Angeles
Chapter 3: The art of effective communication, negotiation and advocacy
By David Parnell, founder, True North Partner Placement
Chapter 4: The importance of working like a human
By Nais Mouret, certified emotional intelligence practitioner and leadership consultant
Chapter 5: Working with AI and legal tech
By Colin Levy, lawyer, legal technology strategist, and author
Chapter 6: Balancing work and life – boosting productivity and preventing burnout
By Kayleigh Leonie, senior associate, Macfarlanes
Chapter 7: Professionalism, ethics and reputation
By Iain Miller, partner, Kingsley Napley LLP
Part 2: Progressing in your career
Chapter 8: Managing performance
By Cath Brown, coach, Skilful Conversation
Chapter 9: Client relationships and business development
By Joanna Gaudoin, founder, ClientWise
Chapter 10: Stepping into leadership
By Helen Hamilton-Shaw
Chapter 11: Navigating career advancement – and setbacks – while maintaining wellbeing
By Hannah Beko, founder, Authentically Speaking
Part 3: Alternative career paths
Chapter 12: Who gets to be a lawyer? social mobility, pathways, and inclusivity
By Yanthe Richardson, partner, Foot Anstey LLP
Chapter 13: Legal-adjacent roles
By Tom Evans, managing consultant and chief of staff for the director of client solutions, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP