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Changing career direction – How to build a portfolio career (Wednesday 21 October 2026)

This free online classroom and Q&A is aimed at solicitors across all levels of PQE who have hit a career crossroad and are considering how they can work more flexibly by building a portfolio career.

It will be particularly helpful for individuals who are planning a return to the legal profession after a lengthy career break and / or those who no longer wish to pursue the traditional partnership route.

A portfolio career allows you to incorporate multiple jobs instead of the traditional full-time role. If you find yourself reflecting on what you want from your career and have a desire for more flexibility, new ways of working are possible. If you want variety and novelty a portfolio career that you have designed and tailored to your strengths, needs and passion may sound appealing.

Join us for this free online classroom and Q&A to be held on Wednesday 21 October at 1.00pm-2.00pm to hear how to plan for a portfolio career.

This session will be facilitated by Husnara Begum, a former City lawyer turned career coach and business skills trainer.

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What this will cover

This course will cover:

  • Husnara’s lived experiences of building her own portfolio career
  • the different options available to lawyers who want to work more flexibly
  • how to go about building a portfolio career
Learning outcomes

By the end of this online classroom, you will understand:

  • the pros and cons of being self-employed
  • how you can really make your hobbies pay
  • the importance of completing a skills inventory and converting past experiences into a skill set that’s fit for purpose
  • different routes into the market, including working as a consultant lawyer
  • how to scout out new work / opportunities
  • how to build your personal brand and sell yourself with confidence
  • fee negotiation and other financial considerations
How you will learn

This online classroom consists of the following elements:

  • an SME presentation with opportunities for interaction, delivered using Microsoft Teams
Free ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Live online classroom
Level
Introduction
Who is this for?
Solicitors
Course length
60 mins
SRA Competence
C1
C2
C3

The experts

Husnara Begum

Expert
Facilitator

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