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🧠Wilson’s Weekly Wisdom

One of the most underrated ways to get better in law is also the simplest: pay attention. Not just to your own work, but to the people around you.

I have always been someone who notices things, some say nosey, I’d say observant. This is something which I’ve learnt is a vital skill when starting out in your career, as the people who improve fastest aren’t always doing the most, they’re noticing the most. Through observation you can quietly adapt it into your own style. 

A lot of what I learnt has been picked up through observation, for example answering telephone calls and how you introduce yourself and the firm. 

So instead of always trying to do more, start noticing more.