Peter Nussey explains how to help bridge the gap between training & work
The move from academic challenge to pragmatic application is probably the most significant migration of a junior lawyer’s career. Having completed the training contract, the responsibility that is placed on junior lawyers can be significant. While no longer a trainee, but still very much in training, they often face difficult legal challenges without the breadth of experience to handle them confidently.
The introduction of e-learning products, such as LexisMentor, which seeks to encourage confidence and independence in junior lawyers, frees up the fee-earner’s time by allowing junior lawyers to have ever-ready support for their decisions. The reality of this style of learning is the acceleration of junior lawyers from routine work to high value tasks, giving law firms speedier return on their investment.
It can be extremely important to a junior lawyer to see both their firm and team demonstrating commitment to their development, although clearly this is often a difficult balancing act alongside partner’s billable time.
It is hoped that most partners would not want to leave their
