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‘Knowledge-seekers’ on the rise
With the CPD deadline on 31 March, legal professionals across the board are remaining firm on their quest to upskill.
Emma Musgrave
Speaking to Lawyers Weekly ahead of the CPD Countdown Special, Mills Oakley learning and development team leader Shane Cabuka said the past 12 months have seen an increase in more lawyers looking to expand their capabilities.
“Increasingly, people are wanting to broaden their education, especially in respect of technical skills. They have also realised the importance of staying connected and better understanding systems which can deliver this objective.”
As such, Mr Cabuka said Mills Oakley remains committed to evolving its learning program.
“Our learning program evolves each year and this year will be no exception,” he said.
“In-house legal seminars are run nationally by our teams to broaden legal knowledge across practices and there is continuous access to technical skills training as part of our Learning & Development offering.
“...Continued education, including technical and interpersonal skills, for staff is imperative in strengthening careers. Not only does it provide value to the individual and the business, but also ensures we are providing the best service to our clients.”
These education and upskilling opportunities extend to the firm’s focus on mentorship, Mr Cabuka said.
“Formal mentoring is provided throughout the term of our Seasonal Clerkship and Law Graduate programs,” he explained.
“Informal mentoring by our people in management and leadership positions is also an important part of our culture and individuals at all levels are encouraged to seek out mentoring opportunities.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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