Barristers and lawyers are task-focused for good reason. The work has to get done. 

But there will always be another task.

Law gives you plenty to compete for: the win, the promotion, the recognition, the more successful practice. 

And competition...

 In law, output gets noticed.

What you get done. What you bill. How much work comes your way.

But there’s a point where doi...

Busy is easy to measure in law. 

Hours worked. Billables recorded. Matters handled. Emails answered. Work produced.

And the...

“That’s just how it is in law. That’s what it takes.” 

Stay late. Be available. Say yes. Get the work done.

And when you’re...

For most of his swimming career, Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy trained the way elite swimmers trained.

Lots of swimming.

Up...

“I just need to get through this.”

Most barristers and senior lawyers have said some version of it.

Get through the hear...

Most firms, chambers, organisations and mediations can tell you what they value.

Respect. Excellence. Integrity. Honesty....

We’ve all worked with someone whose behaviour gets excused with:
“That’s just what they’re like.” 

But there’s a consequence...

THE BAR ISN’T A MERITOCRACY
We like to think it is.

Be an excellent barrister.
Work hard.
Do excellent work.
The opportunities ...