News and Updates from FWA
Apr 2017
Whilst recruitment of the right people is essential – much can be done with further education, training and staff evaluation to improve skills and add value to the service offered. This is linked to the increasing demands lawyers are making, and the fact that motivation is not always financial. Lawyers are increasingly looking at the work/life balance, and within this current climate, are less money oriented than quality of life oriented. This is also tied into ways in which people are looking to change the way they work. The ‘quick fix’ of a salary increase rarely works, lawyers want to have a life outside work, attitudes are changing. This does not mean that the solution can be found in working fewer hours – it comes down to the way we are working, and how we can improve what we are doing, without adding to the burden. This is equally an issue for clients, as they feel the knock on effect. Clients don’t want lawyers to be overworked, stressed, ill, underperforming, the market is too competitive.
Getting That Work-Life Balance Right | How to add value to the job?
Feb 2025
We are pleased to highlight the FWA spotlight feature of Annie Miller. Annie, an Aberdeen University graduate and Newly Qualified Solicitor, completed her traineeship with J.K. Cameron Solicitors in October 2024. She was delighted to accept an NQ position at Ness Gallagher Co., where she specialises in Family Law while also expanding her practice into […]
Feb 2025
Mental health is just as important as career success, especially in the demanding legal sector. Time to Talk Day is an opportunity for professionals to come together, have open conversations, and break the stigma around mental health. Whether it’s a check-in with a colleague, a firm-wide discussion, or simply taking a moment to listen, […]
Dec 2024
FWA is pleased to recognise excellent performance this year by the creation of the FWA Achievement Award. The purpose of this award is to allow us to recognise work of special note or performance which has gone beyond what would normally have been expected. We are pleased to announce that the winner of this award […]
