One of the hardest things a trainee faces is not the law itself, but getting the information they need to do the job well. Partners and supervisors are busy, instructions are vague, and trainees are often left trying to act on half a brief without knowing what's really being asked. We'll cover: What firms actually judge them on, and why the ability to elicit information and exercise judgement matters more than ever in an AI-driven profession. A live simulation. A senior lawyer will step into an AI-powered simulation in front of the room, playing the role of a trainee trying to extract a proper brief from a distracted, senior colleague. It shows just how much skill sits in something we assume is simple. Live coaching. We'll break down what happened together, drawing out the specific moments that separate a trainee who gets what they need from one who walks away under-briefed. Practical takeaways every trainee can use the very next day, on managing up, asking better questions, and making sound decisions under time pressure.

Negative feedback hits harder when you’re the only one in the room - and no generic career advice accounts for that. In this Deep Skills workshop, Caroline Flanagan, The Black Lawyers’ Coach, challenges the belief that negative feedback is bad news for your career. It isn’t. It’s the fastest lever you have. You’ll learn how to ask for it before it’s too late to use, how to receive it without it becoming personal, and where to find it when no one’s giving it to you straight. Walk out with a written next move you can act on the minute you’re back in the office.

Senior progression takes more than excellent work and good contacts. A practical planning session for lawyers weighing their next step — partnership or otherwise. Leave with a business case, defined priorities, milestones, and a next move you've committed to.

Explore alternative legal careers beyond the traditional path, from Fractional GC roles to Legal Operations and Legal Tech - what they involve, how to make the move and where the opportunities are.

A candid conversation about navigating microaggressions, setbacks and challenging workplace environments and how to respond with confidence, protect your sense of self and keep moving forward in your career. A candid conversation about navigating microaggressions, setbacks and challenging workplace environments —and how to respond with confidence, protect your sense of self and keep moving forward in your career.

Explore the influential roles beyond day-to-day legal practice — from NED and trustee positions to the judiciary and boardroom — and learn how to position yourself, build the right profile and secure a seat at the table. "

Explore alternative legal careers beyond the traditional path, from Fractional GC roles to Legal Operations and Legal Tech - what they involve, how to make the move and where the opportunities are.