Future-proofing legal talent: How to recruit, develop and retain lawyers

Outdated and limited criteria for choosing law firm employees should be revised to include core competencies that capture people’s unique skill-sets. This column discusses the importance of skills related to Self-Management, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Judgement, Professional Ethics and Adaptability. Along with such qualities, law firms must be conscious when recruiting staff of the wide-ranging implications of generative AI on the development of legal expertise.