Alternatives to traditional law careers

Just finished your law degree? Or frustrated after many years at a traditional law firm?

In this webinar we will explore the broad range of legal careers available outside of traditional career routes. Be at the forefront of legal innovation in roles like legal operations manager, policy advisor, or legaltech developer. Carve out unique opportunities in sectors such as corporate, government, non-profits, and startups. Use your legal knowledge to launch entrepreneurial ventures in legaltech.

When?

3 May 2024, 9:00 to 11:00 SAST

Webinar outline

What you will learn:

Explore the unexplored: Dive into the dynamic world of non-traditional legal roles. From legal technology consultants to policy advisors, discover roles you never knew existed in the legal field!
Skills for the future: Master the essential skills that set you apart in the modern legal industry. We’re talking about more than just legal knowledge – think digital savvy, project management, and innovation!
Your roadmap to success: Get the insider’s guide on transitioning from traditional legal roles to exciting new opportunities. We’ll show you how to network effectively, enhance your personal brand, and make your mark in the legal world.

Overview:

The legal industry reimagined: Understand how technology and changing client needs are creating new career opportunities.
Diverse career paths: Explore a world of possibilities in legal tech, compliance, policy, and more.
Build your skillset: Learn the must-have skills for these cutting-edge roles.
Make the leap: Practical, real-world advice on how to pivot your career into these new areas.

Career opportunities awaiting you:

Be at the forefront of legal innovation in roles like legal operations manager, policy advisor, or legaltech developer.
Carve out unique opportunities in sectors such as corporate, government, non-profits, and startups.
Use your legal knowledge to launch entrepreneurial ventures in legaltech.

Who will benefit from this webinar?

Law graduates: Individuals who have recently completed their law degrees and are exploring diverse career paths in the legal field, beyond traditional roles.
Mid-career legal professionals: Lawyers and legal professionals seeking a career shift or interested in diversifying their skill sets to include areas like legal technology, compliance, or policy.
Legal entrepreneurs: Those interested in leveraging their legal background to venture into entrepreneurial endeavours, particularly in legaltech startups or consultancy.
Non-law professionals interested in legal careers: Individuals from other professional backgrounds who are considering a career transition into the legal field, attracted by the non-traditional roles that blend law with other sectors such as technology, policy, or management.
Law students seeking career guidance: Law students who are still in the process of deciding their career path and are curious about alternative legal careers outside the traditional trajectories.
Tech professionals exploring legal tech: Professionals from the tech industry looking to understand the legal landscape, especially those interested in the intersection of law and technology.

Presenters

Leah Molatseli is a lawyer, legal technology and innovation specialist, published author and global speaker with broad experience in navigating technological advancements in empowering lawyers in whatever capacity they find themselves in as they navigate their professional careers, innovation and technology.

How much?

R780 per person.

How to sign up

Complete and submit the registration form. You will then be given the payment information. Please note that registrations will not be accepted until payment has been made.

One or two days before the webinar, we will send you the Zoom link.

Registrations close three days before the webinar.

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