So says British Lawyers.com in a recent article called Train and Gain. The article explains that offering lawyer training–especially in the soft skills–helps in-house legal departments attract and retain top talent. It cites a recent British Law Society study showing that in-house lawyers are clamoring for soft skills training to advance careers, especially on topics like client communication, managing external law firms to get the best value, and handling company cost-cutting. Given that competition is fierce for good in-house legal talent, employers wanting to stay competitive should supply it.
Lawyers wanting to work abroad should take a very quick look at this Guide to Working Overseas for attorneys published by international recruiting company Michael Page Legal. This quick guide shares some very basic facts–like common billable hour requirements–for attorneys working in select jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands and Dubai. Although cursory, it’s also filled with luring photos.
