Addressing Legal Recruitment Challenges in Canada

Welcome to our comprehensive webinar on “Addressing Legal Recruitment Challenges in Canada,” hosted by Randi Bean and Michaela Krell from Life After Law. In this engaging session, we delve into the most pressing issues and innovative strategies in legal recruitment, providing valuable insights for law firm leaders and corporate legal departments.

Topics Covered:

Hiring Approaches:
●Reactive vs proactive hiring strategies
●Strategic planning for legal departments
●Succession planning
●Securing new talent and retention in a competitive market
●The concept of “always hiring” for niche and exceptional candidates

Compensation Models:
●Innovative compensation models
●Incentive schemes for associates
●Competing with larger firms and U.S. offers
●Differentiating your firm beyond salary

Remote Work:
●Impact of the post-pandemic reality on legal recruitment
●Shifting candidate expectations
●Accommodating remote work

Retaining Talent:
●Building resilience in legal teams
●Strategies to keep talent engaged and loyal
●The importance of investing in new hires and ongoing development

Corporate Reputations:
●Overcoming reputations in the legal industry
●Building a better brand
●The role of honesty with your recruiter
●Addressing internal issues to improve recruitment and retention

Q&A Session

About Life After Law:
Life After Law specializes in legal recruitment, offering tailored solutions to help law firms and corporate legal departments navigate the complexities of hiring top talent. With a deep understanding of the legal industry, we provide strategic guidance and support to build high-performing legal teams.