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Making the decision
This is the first in a series of mini blogs by me about my journey setting up Cognitive Law. I hope it will give a flavour of where the idea came from and how the firm came into existence. There was always part of me that resisted working in a traditional legal practice. I knew... Read more »
The Dos and Don’ts of being a Consultant Solicitor
Making the move from employed solicitor to self-employed consultant solicitor is life changing and is not a decision to be taken lightly. So to help you along the way we have put together a short list of just some of the dos and don’ts of being a consultant solicitor at Cognitive law. DO: Go on... Read more »
Making the move from employed solicitor (or partner) to a self-employed consultant.
Making the move to flexible working as a Cognitive Law Consultant is exciting, but you may well be unsure and anxious about what this means in practical terms. We have produced this guide, written by consultants, to give you an idea of what arrangements you need to put in place and some of the practicalities... Read more »
A day in the life of a Consultant Solicitor
One of the big attractions to being a flexible-working consultant solicitor is that you are not stuck with a ‘ 9-5+’ office routine. Each day can be completely different, and that’s one of the joys of being a consultant; you simply work around your lifestyle. Don’t get me wrong, client work is not easier or... 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 »
Top tips on working from home
Working from home is an increasingly popular choice for many professionals. With advances in technology, workers are able to stay connected when working remotely at the same time as performing all the tasks that can be undertaken in an office. However distractions at home can be a problem. Household chores, kids, easy access to the... Read more »
Thinking about becoming a consultant solicitor? Frequently asked questions
Over the years I’ve discussed the option of consultancy with many solicitors. By the time a solicitor reaches the stage of thinking of consultancy, the positives are very apparent – complete flexibility, being able to choose where they work, how many hours they would like to work, and the freedom to work with whom they... Read more »
Being a Consultant Solicitor has changed my life – for the better!
Today is my 2nd anniversary as a Consultant! And I couldn’t be happier. Working in this way has allowed me to finally crack the work/life balance conundrum. Working for a firm in Kent for 14 years, I quickly progressed to partnership. I thrived in a busy commercial litigation department but when I started a family,... Read more »
Why I Co-Founded Cognitive Law
A few years ago I thought I was about the least entrepreneurial solicitor on the planet. I’m naturally quite risk averse, and I had achieved partner status in private practice. What more could I want from my career? I wasn’t unhappy, but I wasn’t happy either. Don’t get me wrong, my firm was great, and... Read more »