Source: LSJ Online
by Sam McKeith
“In an era when effective people management and entrepreneurship are more integral to success than ever, lawyers are still regarded as lacking. LSJ asks why.
There’s no doubt that being a good lawyer involves mastering the technical side of the law. But more than ever in today’s rapidly evolving and increasingly competitive legal world, it’s not just the black-letter side of law that’s important. Lawyers also need a range of soft skills, such as effective people management and business acumen, to succeed.
In spite of this, experts say big gaps remain in the skill-sets of many legal practitioners. But why? And what can lawyers do to fix it?”
