Top 10 Concerns for Small Practices
1. Finding work
Make use of marketing advice, use the LIV referral service or be added to the LIV mediators list.
2. Marketing my firm
Get advice on how to promote your firm from experienced marketing specialists, the LIJ marketing column or the LIV website.
3. Saving money
Get discounts and special deals on office supplies, electrical goods, home loans, credit cards, insurance, cars (rentals, purchases and servicing), legal resources, web design, telecommunications, recreation and travel.
4. Managing my practice
Pick from a number of LIV practice support services including solicitors’ counselling, access to LIV meeting rooms and advice on costing, dispute resolution, property law and practice management.
5. Managing human resources
Speak to the LIV’s professional HR staff or log on to Careers in Law for HR information, job board, career advice, locum service, industry links and firm profiles.
6. Staff training and professional development
Enrol in a CPD course or speak to the LIV CPD team about your CPD obligations and training options.
7. Accessing regulatory advice
Speak to the LIV’s regulation solicitors or log on to the LIV website.
8. Keeping informed
Visit the LIV library, visit the LIV Bookshop, get weekly email updates, practice section newsletters and the monthly Law Institute Journal (LIJ). You can also log on to the LIV website for members-only information.
9. Exploring my professional networks
Attend one of many cross-profession, practice section and networking events on the LIV calendar.
10. Participating in my practice area
Join one or more of the LIV’s 11 legal practice sections and special interest committees within them.