Practice Management
The business of law includes the basics like handing billing and file management.
The Business of Law
Female Innovators In The Business Of Law
“While female legal technology leadership should certainly be discussed and applauded, I believe another notable area is innovation in the business of law—and the women entrepreneurs who excel in the legal and business space.”
Opening Your Own Office: What Will It Cost?
This page is an excerpt from Ed Poll’s More Secrets of the Business of Law.
Focus & Goals
Too Much Focus on Goals Can Get You Into Trouble
An article from Slaw about the affect of goals and focus.
Billing
Every minute counts to a billing lawyer
An article about Tony Baker’s use of technology, particularly Clio, to keep track of client time.
File Management
15 file management tips for small-firm lawyers
Tips from David Paul on practical ways to organize your firm’s file system.
File Management Practice Management Guideline
Guidelines from the The Law Society of Ontario about file management.
Diversity & Firm Culture
Law Firm Diversity Pages
Many law firms now include details about their diversity policies on their websites. For example:
Take a look at Measuring Diversity in Law Firms: A Critical Tool for Achieving High Performance by Dr. Lorraine Dyke from Carleton University.
Client Management
Managing the lawyer/client relationship
Information and links from PracticePRO about managing relationships.
Time Management
Guide to Time Management for Lawyers
If you’re like most lawyers, you no doubt wish you could bill more, work less, and leave the office feeling that you’ve put in a good day. But inevitably, you’re apt to waste time hunting for documents or procrastinate over starting a task.
Life-Long Learning & Professional Development
CBABC PD
Continued Professional Development is a requirement to practising law in Canada. CBABC PD offers programs year-round in-person, via webinar, or on-demand.
Technology
Clio is a cloud-based management tool for lawyers.
Pro Bono & Legal Aid
Access Pro Bono
Access Pro Bono’s mission is to promote access to justice in British Columbia by providing and fostering quality pro bono legal services for people and non-profit organizations of limited means.
Alternative Legal Careers
Career Alternatives for Lawyers
Practising law is not the only thing you can do with a law degree. CBA has a practical and helpful guide on some alternatives.
Life After Law
Life After Law is a North American recruitment firm dedicated to placing highly skilled and marketable legal professionals in careers outside of traditional law firm practice.