From “Hi, I’m a junior barrister” to “Yes, we want to instruct you”

Generating instructions from network is easy. Just don't try to sell.
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Building Pyramids

It doesn't make economic sense to routinely do the tasks someone else can do instead.
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Managing Partner? Junior Associate? Who is my Ideal Client?

Are you competing with a QC for the attention of the Managing Partner?
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Once I’m in front of a client, they instruct me.

There's an art and a process to getting in front of clients. It doesn't happen overnight.
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But has the cancer come back?

Give the take-away at the beginning of a con. It's all your clients care about.
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Barrister, The Bar, Practise, Chambers

I don’t have time to grow my practice

The best time to raise the profile of your practice is when you’re busy.  This is how to do it without compromising on the quality of your fee-earning work.
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Barrister, Practice Development

Weapon or Tool? The Language of Law

Lawyers have an extensive vocabulary with which to poke each other in the eye. But the language of law isn't a weapon and should be used sparingly with clients.
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They’ll think I want to sell them something

Keeping in touch with potential clients between cases, without having an expectation of being instructed by them, is a good strategy to grow your practice.
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What shall I do in August?

Your clients are on holiday but your practice ticks on. Here's how to prepare for the new term.
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