THE LEGAL MIND
A FRAHAN LEGAL ACADEMY COURSE
How lawyers (should) think about rules, risks, and ethics
Dive into the cognitive processes lawyers rely on to answer legal questions and advise their clients.
Discover the three mindsets of lawyers, the strength and limitations of each of them, and how to combine them to elevate your performance as a trusted, strategic business partner.
Available in English, French and Dutch. The content of the course may be customised to address your organisation’s specific needs and goals.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is for lawyers in law firms and law departments open to questioning their mental processes, interested in broadening their intellectual horizons, and keen on becoming high-performing business partners. It is particularly suited for lawyers interested in acquiring a structured approach to legal risk management.
« Une formation à ma connaissance unique en ce qu’elle allie les préoccupations juridiques et éthiques et la gestion des risques. Une approche intégrée et pragmatique directement applicable au quotidien. »
Véronique Boveroux
Chief Legal Officer & Ethics Officer, Université de Liège
NEW KNOWLEDGE
Overview of the three mindsets of lawyers
The limitations of the rule-based mindset
Why the risk-based mindset is indispensable for advising business people
A critical analysis of the concept of “legal risk”
The steps and tools of risk management for lawyers
A simple definition of ethics in the context of legal practice
Ethical dilemmas associated with risk management
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:
NEW SKILLS
How to switch from one mindset to another
How to identify, assess, and advise on risks
How to provide clear, decisive, advice even when the law is uncertain
How to contribute in a highly effective way to business and strategic decisions
How to better contribute to Enterprise Risk Management
How to identify and deal with ethical dilemma
How to think about ethics beyond the Code of conduct
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