Leadership for Lawyers
An Executive Leadership Short Course, specifically aimed at exploring the core values and attributes essential for success as a legal leader.
Overview
A leadership course tailored for the legal profession across firms, industry and government.
The legal landscape is evolving. Lawyers today are expected to do more than provide legal advice. They are expected to lead.
Leadership for Lawyers is a two-day executive course designed for legal professionals stepping into, or already in, leadership roles.
Whether you work in a law firm, an in-house legal team, the public sector or a regulatory environment, this practical, research-based course gives you the tools and insight to lead effectively in complex and fast-changing workplaces.
Led by experienced facilitators and legal professionals, the program blends proven leadership frameworks with honest discussions and peer learning. It provides real-world insight into the challenges and opportunities of legal leadership today.
What You’ll Gain
Leadership frameworks tailored to the legal context - decision-making, influence, ethical leadership, and resilience
Practical strategies for managing teams, leading through change, and driving performance
Personal reflection tools to align your leadership approach with your values and strengths
Access to a diverse peer network from law firms, corporate legal departments, government, and the broader profession
Insights from high-profile guest speakers on what leadership looks like in 2025 and beyond
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Lawyers in management, people leadership, or strategic roles
In-house counsel seeking to lead teams or projects with greater impact
Government or regulatory lawyers transitioning into leadership
Senior associates, partners, or GCs who want to sharpen their leadership toolkit
We welcome participants from a wide range of practice areas and organisational settings.
Dates and Location
Thursday 18 - Friday 19 September 2025
Coogee Bay Hotel, Sydney
Includes networking drinks and keynote session on Day 1
Course Info
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- Course outline
- Facilitators
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- Date and location
1. Understanding Legal Leadership
The evolving legal landscape: disruption, innovation and new ways of working
Leadership in complexity: what makes legal leadership uniquely challenging
Research-based models of leadership and how they apply in legal settings
2. Self-Leadership and Leading High-Performing Individuals
Understanding lawyer personalities: strengths, blind spots and leadership potential
Core leadership competencies: adaptability, collaboration, communication and EQ
Leading sustainable high performance in legal teams
Motivation, performance dialogue and accelerating expertise
3. Leadership, Culture and Team Dynamics
Leading across generations and supporting wellbeing in legal workplaces
Practical strategies for cultivating team cohesion and firm-wide culture
Case studies in leadership, psychological safety and trust in high-performing teams
4. Practising, Managing, Leading (The PML Trilemma)
Balancing the competing demands of practice, people management and leadership
Common traps for new leaders and how to avoid them
Aligning personal leadership goals with organisational responsibilities
5. Innovation, Business and Economics in Legal Practice
Why innovation matters and how leaders can drive it
Rethinking key performance indicators and profitability beyond the billable hour
Building a sustainable, growth-oriented legal practice
Practical business development strategies and how to create a ‘Just Do It’ culture
Discounted early bird rate $3,960 when booking before 18 August (Save 20%)
From 18 August this course will be $4,950
Date
Two-day intensive program: Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September 2025
Day One: 9am – 5pm, followed by drinks
Day Two: 9am – 5pm
Location
Hosted at Coogee Bay Hotel, Coogee Beach, Sydney
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Testimonials
Leadership for Lawyers - 2024
"Great to be involved in the inaugural course. It is a great initiative."
"Well staged and a pleasure to be part of the program."
"An invaluable validation and updating of my knowledge about law firm leadership and management."
"It was an invaluable chance to take time out of busy practice to broaden perspectives and learn new ways of doing things."