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 »

Read more

Be brave and jump!

What does it mean to take the leap into becoming a consultant solicitor? Here Cognitive Consultant Solicitor Annabel Cole explains what it means to take the leap into consultancy, some tips on how to prepare and what to expect as well as how consultancy has changed her life. If becoming a consultant solicitor of interest... Read more »

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 »

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 »

Read more