23 September 2024
Mentoring key to career development
Over 30 solicitors and barristers attended Law Society House on Friday 20th September for a joint networking event on the theme of ‘Career Development’.
The event was organised by the Law Society as part of their Mentoring Programme with assistance from Advance Coaching.
Those attending had an opportunity to network and to gain insights from senior practitioners on career development strategies.
Speaking at the event were former President of the Society, Brigid Napier, Margaret Magennis, solicitor, Craig Dunford KC and Neasa Murnaghan KC and Niamh Shiels from Advance Coaching.
Attendees heard about the challenges facing the legal profession in Northern Ireland and the impact on individual practitioners, firms, and the legal community as a whole.
Speakers also emphasised the need during challenging times to be forward-thinking and proactive in career development planning.
They noted the importance of diversity and inclusion for the future sustainability of the profession, praising the Society’s Mentoring Programme and the equivalent scheme from the Bar of Northern Ireland.
Commenting Dr Andrew Godden, Professional Development & Training Lead at the Law Society of Northern Ireland said
“We are delighted to have hosted another successful networking event for local solicitors and barristers and to have provided an important platform to discuss the challenges facing practitioners as they build their career”.
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Dr Andrew Godden, Margaret Magennis, solicitor, Brigid Napier,Solicitor, Niamh Shiels, Craig Dunford KC and Neasa Murnaghan KC.
Niamh Shiels from Advance Coaching.