What it is 
The firm funds an early career lawyer on Be A Happy Lawyer®. The programme is designed for lawyers in commercial firms up to the point where they become a supervisor: junior associates, trainees, solicitor apprentices and paralegals. Typically the 3 year PQE point in UK firms.

What makes it different 
Be A Happy Lawyer® is unique, independent and high value/cost effective programme specifically designed to meet the needs of early career lawyers. Eight online modules are spread over a six month period, all taking place before 09:30 (GMT) on Fridays. There are two options: the standard group coaching package and the full package which includes additional one-to-one coaching. You can find more detail on the Be A Happy Lawyer® page of the website. 

Purpose + benefits 
To support your junior lawyers in a win-win way. Programme alumni report a range of mutual benefits for themselves and their firms such as increased self-awareness and empathy for colleagues; improved ability to manage wellbeing; deciding to stay long-term rather than leave; addressing challenging bad behaviour skilfully; clarity about strengths/non-strengths leading to higher motivation; less naivety; working more effectively with partners and seniors; and career ownership.

Typical situations 

• Accelerating performance 

• Avoiding derailers 

• Career management/transition 

• Challenges with colleagues 

• High potential 

• Non-traditional background 

• Questioning direction 

• Support to find feet 

• Talent retention