Training Lawyers and Staff

In-house training can improve skills and productivity for both lawyers and staff. Training can skills needed to compete for clients like marketing and law office technology. Training can be accomplished with self-study using articles, books, and online seminars available for free from bar organizations and legal vendors. Click here for a list of bar associations that provide training assistance and read articles to learn more about alternative approaches, personal coaches, paralegal training, staff training, technology training, and training trends. Consider giving new attorneys Hermann's Guide to Practicing Law or giving them a career coach. 

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