WHAT LAW FIRMS WANT THE SKILLS YOU NEED
KNOW WHAT FIRMS LOOK FOR. BUILD THE SKILLS THAT SET YOU APART.
Good marks matter. You already know that.
But when it comes to hiring graduates, law firms are looking for more than academic results alone, they’re looking for future colleagues. People who can communicate clearly, think practically, adapt to change, and work well with others.The good news? These are skills you can start building now.
In this session, we’ll unpack what law firms are really looking for, and how you can start building those capabilities now.
Date and time
Wednesday 18 March 2026
12:00 - 1:00pm AEDT
Location
Webinar
What you’ll get from this session
- A clear view of the skills firms value most
- Insight into how AI and legal tech are shaping expectations
- Practical ideas you can act on now
- Greater confidence about what to focus on next
Join the live webinar or register to receive the recording.
Speakers
Leisa Flatley
Lecturer, College of Law
Leisa Flatley has been a lecturer at the College for the past twelve years. Leisa lectures across all subjects in PLT and also in risk management and cyber risk and management of self, wellbeing and resilience in the Legal Practice Management Course. She is also a qualified coach and mentor. Leisa is an experienced insurance litigator with extensive experience as the claims manager of the Qld Professional Indemnity Insurer, Lexon Insurance, in house in the Suncorp Legal team and in private practice specialising in insurance litigation and professional indemnity. She designed and implemented the College of Law’s National Mentoring Program. She has a keen interest in coaching and mentoring, content design and development.
Florence Thum
Assistant Director, NSW PLT, College of Law and Psychotherapist
Florence Thum holds postgraduate qualifications in law, psychotherapy, and education. A former dispute resolution lawyer, she brings a transdisciplinary lens to legal education and professional development. She is Assistant Director, NSW PLT, and a lecturer in practical legal training and the Master of Laws program. As Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Reference Group, Florence leads initiatives that promote equitable and inclusive practice. She also maintains a private psychotherapy and coaching practice. Her professional interests centre on developing human capabilities for the modern workplace—integrating technological fluency with emotional and relational intelligence.
