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Recharge: How to work more flexibly and develop a portfolio career

This free online classroom and Q&A is aimed as 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.

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

This online classroom was recorded on Tuesday 16 September 2025.

What this will cover
  • Hear about Husnara’s lived experiences of building her own portfolio career
  • Learn about the different options available to lawyers who want to work more flexibly
  • Understand how to go about building a portfolio career
Learning outcomes
  • Pros and cons of being self-employed
  • Can you 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:

  • a presentation with opportunities for interaction, delivered using Microsoft Teams
  • a dedicated Q&A
Free ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Recorded online classroom
Level
Introduction
Who is this for?
Solicitors
Course length
1 hour
SRA Competence
A2
C1
C3

The experts

Husnara Begum

Expert
Facilitator

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