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The Dos -v- the Don’ts When Planning Your Return to the Legal Profession (Thursday 19 March 2026)

This free online classroom incorporating a panel discussion with Q&A is aimed at solicitors who are looking for inspiration and advice on returning to the legal profession after a lengthy career hiatus. It is suitable for solicitors at all levels of PQE with both commercial and non-commercial backgrounds.

This live panel discussion and Q&A will be hosted by Husnara Begum, a former City lawyer turned career coach.

Husnara will be joined by a panel of guest speakers, who have successfully returned to private practice or an in-house role who will share their tips based on their personal journey back to law

Panel members:

  • Emma Arbuthnot – In-house Solicitor, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
  • Victoria Grantham – Senior associate, DAC Beachcroft LLP
  • Ellie Ludlam – Partner, Pinsent Masons LLP
  • Nicola Rout – Senior associate, Thompson Smith and Puxon
  • Clare Rumble – Senior associate, Browne Jacobson

Join us for this online classroom and Q&A on Thursday 19 March at 1.00pm-2.30pm for practical guidance to help with your transition back to law.

What this will cover
  • Motivations for returning to practice and how to overcome procrastination
  • Common obstacles encountered by returners and how to navigate these
  • The most effective job search tips
  • The role of networking when returning to practice
  • How to sell yourself with confidence
  • Up-skilling and refresher courses
  • CV tips and how to manage ’the gap(s)’ when contacting recruiters / employers
  • Returner programmes
Learning outcomes
  • Receive practical guidance on how to successfully return to the legal profession following a career break
  • Gain an understanding of how to position yourself to be a strong candidate
  • Explore tools that can help with your return to law
How you will learn

Panel discussion sharing tips and tools followed by Q&A.

Free ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Live online classroom
Level
Introduction
Who is this for?
Solicitors
Course length
90 mins
SRA Competence
A2
C1
C3

The experts

Husnara Begum

Expert
Facilitator

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