1. CATHRYN URQUHART-SAMPLE OF SESSIONS
These sessions are pitched at Junior to Mid-level lawyers
Presentation Skills 101
2 hour session that covers the
basics of presentation skills.
Breathing, standing, eye-contact,
confidence.
Comp 2- Professional Skills
Intro to Risk Management
2 hours covering what all junior
lawyers need to know about the
main causes of claims what is
important at your firm, notifying.
Comp 1-Practice Management
Supervision and Delegation 101
1-2 hours covering issues from the
perspective of a junior lawyer.
What my supervisor expects of me,
communication, delegation- how to
Comp 1-Practice Management
Email Management
1 hour. Basics-good email writing.
Protocols at your firm. Filing. Risk
management. Getting the message
across. When not to use email.
Comp 1-Practice Management
Negotiation Skills
2 hours for those who have done
little of no training in this area.
Styles, setting goals, creating
options, personality types
Comp 2 –Professional Skills
Networking 101
1 hour . What is networking really,
and where to start. Longterm goals,
tips from experts.What not to do.
Practical examples.
Comp 1-Practice Management
These sessions are suitable for lawyers of all levels
Presentation Skills 201
2 hour session covering giving
presentations to external groups,
clients. Working with P’point,
lecturn, microphone and props.
Comp 2-Professional Skills
Time Management
1.5-2hours. Covers the key
principles, good techniques, key
time wasters and how to avoid.
Procrastination, meetings, email.
Comp 1-Practice Management
Supervision and Delegation 201
1-2 hours for the 3-6 year lawyer
who may still be supervised but is
also delegating to junior lawyers
Comp 1-Practice Management
Ethics and Professional
Responsibility
Sessions tailored to suit firms
needs depending on client base,
size of firm, work done
Comp 3-Ethics and Prof Resp’y
Assertiveness-dealing with
difficult people
1-2 hours.Law school doesn’t teach
some practical lessons that lawyers
need especially in this area. Other
lawyers, clients, government.
practical tips.
Comp 2 –Professional Skills
Networking 201
1 hour. For the more experienced
lawyer. How to capitalise on
networks. Where to focus time and
resources. BD principles +
profile/brand awareness.
Comp 1-Practice Management
Conflicts of Interest
2 hours. Sessions tailored to suit
firm. Conflict searching, types of
conflict, identifying conflict,
emerging conflict, confidential
information
Comp 3-Ethics and Prof Resp’y
Mindfulness for Lawyers
What is mindfulness, history,
health and mental benefits, how to
incorporate everyday. Options for
further training-live/online/apps. A
short practise session included.
Comp 1-Practice Management
Gender Bias-a session for women
lawyers to navigate around this.
2 hours.Practical, direct and with
meaningful take-away tips to put
into immediate practise. Based on
“Lean-in” methodology.
Comp 2 –Professional Skills
These sessions are more suited to Senior Associates/Partners
Presentation Skills 301
One-on-one or small group training
with particular focus. Review a
presentation and practise with feed-
back & constructive criticism.
The Pitch.
Comp 2 –Professional Skills
Diversity and Unconscious Bias
2 hours-Delivered with a business
focus, what is important and how it
can affect your business-dealings
with staff, clients and third parties.
Comp 1-Practice Management
Mentoring
1-2 hours. For those mentoring
more junior lawyers. Time to
refresh and review mentoring
skills. Tips to maximise results or
resolve issues.
Comp 2-Professional Skills
These sessions are designed for Legal Assistants and other Office Staff
Risk Management
1.5-2 hours. Legal assistants and
office staff need to understand to
basic principles and how they can
cause and reduce risk in the office
Time Management
1.5-2 hours. Covers the key
principles, good techniques, key
time wasters and how to avoid.
Procrastination, meetings, email
Communication Skills
1.5-2 hours.Dealing with the boss,
lawyers and other staff.
Recognising different styles.
Dealing with aggressive/difficult
people. Practical and useful tips.