by thelightlawyer | Aug 14, 2018 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Tips for Young Lawyers |
The legal profession is highly competitive, and it starts before you even finish secondary school. You are competing against others to get high enough marks to enter university. Then you commence your undergraduate and there is pressure to do well. So much reading and...
by thelightlawyer | May 27, 2017 | Emotional Intelligence, Tips for Young Lawyers |
One of the hallmark traits of a lawyer is their love of solving problems. It’s a key part of our roles as lawyers. And we also have a fear of being wrong which stems from the fact that lawyers generally: have a high level of scepticism are mostly introverted...
by thelightlawyer | Dec 19, 2016 | Leadership, Mindfulness, Relaxation, Tips for Young Lawyers |
As I reflect on 2016, I’m drawn back to some predictions made by a friend in February. My friend is a numerologist and advised that this year was a ‘9’ year. This meant that the year ahead was going to be a year of transformation and letting go. A year of completion,...
by thelightlawyer | Nov 24, 2016 | Awareness, Tips for Young Lawyers |
“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” – Maya Angelou There were many things to enjoy at the Women in Law Awards, held in Melbourne on 27 October. The vibe in a room full of talented women lawyers and their supporters inspired me....
by thelightlawyer | Jul 14, 2016 | Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Tips for Young Lawyers |
“By affirming your own gifts & accomplishments, you build your confidence & increase your ability to build a brighter future.” Debbie Ford At times, being a lawyer can be challenging. Being a young lawyer or law student, however, can be even more...
