Li Shu’s lecture, “Paths and Methods: How Senior Associates Can Progress to Partnership,” examines the change of role involved in lawyers’ professional development. YunTing published the lecture introduction on 30 May 2024.
The introduction distinguishes expertise in resolving legal issues from the capabilities needed to manage a legal services practice. Progression to partnership also involves client communication, business negotiation, professional presentation, brand development, pricing and teamwork.
The outline covers the conditions and timing for independent partnership, core skills, practice focus and client development, management of the transition, writing and teaching, and the choice of platform and team. The original introduction describes an interactive online video format; the actual material is determined by the delivered course.
