Succeeding as a consultant solicitor

Whilst the benefits of being a consultant solicitor are obvious (flexibility, work/life balance, pursuing the area of work you wish, the list goes on), what does it take to succeed in consultancy? Annabel Cole, consultant solicitor at Cognitive Law discusses the success factors in being a consultant solicitor: – Confidence – A solid plan –... Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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