Course curriculum

    1. Introduction to networking

    2. What is networking?

    3. What does networking involve?

    4. Building your personal brand

    1. Making new connections

    2. One-on-one networking

    1. Building your confidence and resilience

    1. Your LinkedIn profile

    2. Rob Hanna's LinkedIn profile masterclass

    3. Using LinkedIn effectively

    4. Online engagement

    5. Personalising your outreach

    1. Personal success stories

    1. Networking Q&A

    2. LinkedIn networking group

    3. Application, Interview & Internship Handbook

Practical networking and LinkedIn

  • 16 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Why is this the best course on networking and LinkedIn for lawyers?

In short, because our unparalleled experience networking effectively and successfully coaching thousands of aspiring lawyers has enabled us to develop unique teaching methods and frameworks that can make all the difference.

  • The most comprehensive online course specifically covering networking and LinkedIn for aspiring lawyers.

  • Packed full of detailed personal anecdotes to give context to the guidance offered throughout.

  • Includes a comprehensive LinkedIn profile masterclass from official "LinkedIn top voice" Rob Hanna (Rob has 40k+ followers on LinkedIn alone).

  • Features high profile speakers who have nurtured professional connections with hundreds of thousands of followers.

  • The speakers have networked extensively in many contexts, including as students with law firms, as lawyers with aspiring lawyers, and in business-to-business contexts.

  • Actionable advice on how to develop new connections, both in person and in virtual settings.

Instructors

Commercial Law Academy Founder & Ex-Freshfields Lawyer Jake Schogger

Jake Schogger is a qualified lawyer, career coach, entrepreneur, author, copywriter and consultant. He is the founder and CEO of City Career Series, a publishing company that has sold ~50,000 handbooks designed to help students secure City careers, including the critically acclaimed Commercial Law Handbook and Training Contract Handbook. He also founded Commercial Law Academy. He trained at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and now acts as a legal adviser to start-ups and scale-ups, whilst also working as a career coach and delivering career-related presentations at universities across the UK. In addition, Jake works with tech start-ups and runs a variety of his own businesses. Connect with Jake on LinkedIn via www.linkedin.com/in/jakeschogger

Legal recruiter and community builder Rob Hanna

Robert Hanna is the Founder & Managing Director of KC Partners, an innovative and world leading legal talent solutions and content creation firm focused on community. He specialises in helping aspiring and qualified legal professionals with their careers and to secure dream jobs with law firms & corporates across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East & US. Rob is a super networker & active content creator. He the most followed legal recruiter and talent solutions expert across social media. Rob has advised LinkedIn on various new product roll outs and been ranked as a Top 100 Rising Star & Influencer. He regularly features in LinkedIn News & Hosts the LinkedIn Creators Audio Townhall. He is also a Mentor, Speaker & Commentator having been featured in the Modern Lawyer and launched the world renowned Legally Speaking Podcast powered by Clio. Rob’s Legally Speaking Podcast became the first legal podcast in the world to embrace Web3, launching NFTs and a Social Token ($Legal Coin); all designed to protect and empower the legal community by giving everyone a voice. www.legallyspeakingpodcast.com

YouTuber & White & Case Trainee Ali Obeid

Ali Obeid, a non-law graduate from LSE, is best known for his highly-personal and insightful career and university-related YouTube videos, as well as the comprehensive tips and resources that he publishes on LinkedIn. Coming from a lower socio-economic single-parent family, Ali truly understands the struggles of 'fitting in' and 'keeping up' with others, which is why his content focuses on helping students to break barriers and reach new levels, efficiently and effectively. He secured a training contract at White & Case, having also interned at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

Career Coach & Ex-Magic Circle Recruiter Hannah Salton

Hannah Salton is a qualified executive coach, career consultant and former corporate graduate recruiter. She spent the first eight years of her career recruiting graduate talent for leading international corporations, including telecoms giant BT and elite law firm Allen & Overy. In 2017 she transitioned to a career in coaching and professional development, specialising in helping graduates achieve ambitious career goals. Through her personalised one-to-one and group coaching programmes, she helps people develop the skills, confidence and awareness needed to secure their dream job. For more information, visit www.hannahsalton.co.uk and connect with Hannah on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-salton-coaching

Course reviews

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5 star rating

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Shad abou zaki

I believe that this course really covers every aspect of networking and how to go about it, in a clear and simple manner.

I believe that this course really covers every aspect of networking and how to go about it, in a clear and simple manner.

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The title explains everything well and it is easy to let ...

Michaela Addai-Poku

The text was short and succinct making it an easy read!

The text was short and succinct making it an easy read!

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Practical Networking and LinkedIn

Bradley Tooms

It was a great course which showed me how to setup my LinkedIn and use it to professionally network with professionals. The course also showed me how to netw...

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It was a great course which showed me how to setup my LinkedIn and use it to professionally network with professionals. The course also showed me how to network in person and how to prepare for it to get the most out of the opportunity and to make a good impression.

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Excellent

Natalie d

It's really useful to hear niche, specific advice and practical advice on next steps from a variety of experts.

It's really useful to hear niche, specific advice and practical advice on next steps from a variety of experts.

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