Tag: Consultant Solicitor
Is consultancy still relevant in a law firm in the new age of hybrid working?
At the beginning of the global pandemic in 2020, law firm workplaces had to adapt quickly to working from home and running businesses remotely. This became the catalyst for many firms realising that a physical office is not necessary to run a successful business. Firms who had trust in their employees and an open working... Read more »
Becoming a Consultant Solicitor – An Interview with Simon Wood
Making the decision to become a consultant solicitor takes much thought and preparation. We understand it is not a quick or easy choice, and strive to ensure all our solicitors have as much information they need to make an informed decision. So, to help solicitors thinking of becoming a consultant solicitor, we asked Simon Wood... Read more »
Flexible working, the menopause and the legal profession – It’s not just a female issue
It’s time to throw my personal hat in the ring and enter the discussion about the menopause, and the way in which it affects professional women at the peak of their career. When I started Cognitive Law in 2014, I needed a totally flexible working life that was not readily available in a traditional law... Read more »
Consultant solicitors – Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Consultant Solicitor? A Consultant Solicitor is usually a self-employed solicitor who works through their limited company, a Personal Service Company (PSC), which contracts with a firm of solicitors to supply the solicitor’s services to clients. It is not the same as a Freelance Solicitor, which is another way of working that was... Read more »
We’re still hiring!
Cognitive Law was relatively “lucky” when the Government advised us all to work from home wherever possible. We already did. All our solicitors were used to working when, where and how they wished – predominantly from home. I won’t pretend that makes lockdown any easier on a personal level, but it did reduce the stress... Read more »
What’s the best bit about being a self-employed Consultant Solicitor?
I was asked that last Friday at The Thrive Effect Female Founders Brunch in aid of International Women’s Day & my instant answer was “being my own boss”. Being in control of your working day is undoubtedly the working ideal. It doesn’t mean you work any harder or any less hard, it means you get... Read more »
Retirement for solicitors – From all to nothing
I’ve worked with many excellent solicitors as they have approached retirement. They are the ones we turn to for their sage wisdom and years of expertise. Then the firm announces that they are retiring and *puff* they are gone. What a waste of experience, often just because the partnership deed says they must bow out... Read more »
How I Am Changing Women’s Lives – One Solicitor At A Time
New Year, New Life How I Am Changing Women’s Lives – One Solicitor At A Time I guess that might be a bit of a sweeping statement, but it’s not untrue. And it started with my own. I had become a cliché of the working professional mother. Stressed, tired, guilt-ridden and unfulfilled. Every weekday had... Read more »
The 7 deadly myths about being a consultant solicitor
Myth #1 You will have to work harder Truth You will work smarter, but not harder. Flexible working means you can get more done in less time, without a commute at either end of the day. Myth #2 You will earn less Truth It’s actually up to you how much you earn. The harder you... Read more »
Why I ditched the traditional law firm set up to become a consultant solicitor
We asked our very own Employment Solicitor Annabel Cole why she chose to ditch the traditional law firm set up in favour of pursuing a career as a consultant solicitor at Cognitive Law. How many years have you been a lawyer? I have been a lawyer for 17 years. Where did you first start your career... Read more »