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Soft Skills Training for Lawyers

Welcome to this overview of our soft skills training for lawyers. In today’s competitive legal landscape, possessing excellent soft skills is paramount for success. From effective communication and negotiation to leadership and time management, honing these abilities can differentiate exceptional lawyers. Our expertly curated content explores the importance of soft skills in legal practice, offering practical tips, insightful strategies, and real-world examples tailored specifically for legal professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned lawyer looking to enhance your skillset or a trainee preparing for the journey ahead, our training equips you with the tools needed to excel in every aspect of your legal career.

Courses

fee negotiation training
Negotiation
professional business communication training
Communication
presentation skills training
Presenting
Presenting with Impact Virtually
Presenting Virtually
Networking training for lawyers
Networking
personal brand training for lawyers
Personal Brand
Delegation skills for lawyers
Delegation
Project Management Training for Law Firms
Project Management
Time Management Training for Lawyers Case Study
Time Management
personality profile
Personality at Work
Resilience Training
Resilience
Stress management training
Stress Management
Assertiveness training
Assertiveness
Difficult Conversations Training
Tricky Conversations
unconscious bias training
Unconscious Bias
Problem Solving Training
Problem Solving
micro-misogyny training
Micro-misogyny
microaggression training
Microaggression
critical thinking training
Critical Thinking
managing upwards training
Managing Upwards
Supervising Junior Lawyers training
Supervision
people management training
Managing People
Leadership training
Leadership
managing remote employees training
Managing Remotely
nudge training for lawyers
Nudge
Taking Instructions Training
Taking Instructions
working from home training
Wotking From Home
developing confidence training
Growing Confidence
Client conversion training
Client Conversion
sales training courses
Sales
Teamwork Training
Team Working
diversity and inclusion training
Diversity
Financial awareness training
Finance
online coaching
One to one Coaching
presenting with impact virtually coaching
Presenting Coaching
Negotiating Fees Training
Negotiating Fees

Participants

We have designed and delivered training for a wide range of lawyers. This includes law firm management teams, partners, senior counsel, associates and senior associate, as well as trainees, newly qualified lawyers and paralegals. We also work with lawyers preparing for partnership and barristers in chambers.

Duration

The duration of our soft skills training for lawyers range from one hour to three hours. Some are in one stand alone session and others have a couple of parts. We tailor the duration to suit your needs.

Agenda

The detailed agenda for each of our courses can bee seen on the specific course page. Click here to see the menu of courses.

Outcomes

Participants of our soft skills training for lawyers always leave with at least one idea or action they are going to pursue. The best way to assess the outcome of our training is to lok at our review, see below

Pre-workshop

We keep this to a minimum, but for some workshops we use our personality model the ITD Work Styles Model, which you can try by clicking here.

Post workshop

With each training workshop the participants receive a pdf copy of the workbook

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In-person or virtual

Our training workshops are delivered virtually or in-person, whichever works best for you and the participants.

Number of Participants

The number of participants of our training depends on your objectives, but they tends to be between 9 to 15. Twelve participants works well and is the most common number of people on our courses.

Tailoring the training to your needs

Law firms have different cultures and needs, which is why we always tailor our soft skills training for lawyers. We do this in terms of the content, style, examples used and duration. The idea is to give you the best training possible for your people.

Next steps

Complete the form below or call us to explore how our training might be able to help you and your firm.

Soft Skills Training for Lawyers - Courses

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Case Studies

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Professional Business Communication
Reed Smith
Problem Solving & Decision Making Training
Clarke Willmott law firm training
Developing Confidence Training
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Treating Everyone with Respect Training
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Nudge for Lawyers Training
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Personality At Work Training

Reviews

Professional Business Communication Training

November 20, 2025

The session provided genuinely helpful tips on how to engage with different personality types and offered a deeper understanding of effective communication in a corporate environment. I walked away with some excellent tools and practical pointers to put into practice. The mix of real-life examples and scenario-based exercises really made us reflect on our own communication styles. It was the most engaging and helpful training session I’ve attended. Very engaging and informative, no reading off slides, and the time flew by.

I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their client communication skills.

Kendra

A truly inclusive, insightful, and empowering training

October 16, 2025

I recently attended the Working Effectively at Clifford Chance training session and found it to be an incredibly valuable and uplifting experience. One of the standout aspects was the smaller group size, which created a more inclusive environment. Everyone had the opportunity to feel seen, heard, and genuinely included in the discussions.

The session encouraged open dialogue, and participants were free to express their views and share personal experiences without hesitation. This openness was largely thanks to Martin, who facilitated the session with warmth, empathy, and professionalism. Martin fostered a safe and supportive space where people felt comfortable being honest and reflective, which made the session not only informative but also deeply engaging.

Overall, the training was a brilliant example of how thoughtful facilitation and a well-structured format can empower individuals to connect, learn, and grow together. Highly recommended!

Julia

Five-star training!

October 15, 2025

I attended Martin’s session on working effectively in the workplace and you can tell he genuinely cares about the people he is training- he was very interactive throughout, delivered super helpful takeaways (especially relevant in professional settings) and also extended candid advice on how to keep up with an incredibly fast-paced and often times challenging career environment. I highly, highly recommend Martin’s sessions if you have the opportunity to attend them, I am confident you will leave the room with more wisdom.

Sara Singh

Bespoke Soft Skills Training for Shipboard Leadership

October 8, 2025

The Bespoke Soft Skills Training for Shipboard Leadership was very well received. Participants found the sessions engaging, practical, and highly beneficial, with appreciation expressed for the instructor’s time, travel, and expertise.

The interactive discussions and exercises were effective in applying leadership and communication concepts to real shipboard situations. Several attendees noted they could use the material to address challenges with difficult crew members.

Overall, this training was viewed as excellent, relevant, and valuable in enhancing leadership effectiveness and promoting stronger communication across the fleet.

Henly Ervin

Presenting with Impact Virtually

August 25, 2025

I recently attended the “Presenting with Impact Virtually” training workshop led by Martin Chapman, and it was a thoroughly engaging and practical experience. Martin’s delivery was professional yet friendly, making the virtual format feel interactive and enjoyable. The session was well-structured, with clear slides and practical examples. I highly recommend his training services for anyone looking to improve their presentation skills in a virtual setting.

Johanna

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