If you are considering consultancy, this checklist brings together some of the practical questions worth thinking through before making the move.
This checklist is not about Legal Studio selling Legal Studio. It is simply there to help you pause, grab a cup of tea, and think properly about what moving into self employment actually involves.
There are many consultancy platforms and models out there. Some may suit how you want to practise. Others may not. The same is true of Legal Studio. For some lawyers we are a great fit. For others we are not, and that is completely fine.
The important thing is understanding the realities of consultancy before deciding whether the move, and the model you choose, is right for you.
What the checklist helps you think through
The checklist focuses on the practical areas you may want clarity on before moving into consultancy, including:
- why you are leaving and what you are hoping will be different
- how consultancy structures and regulation work
- income, billing and cash flow in practice
- where work typically comes from
- how systems, support and infrastructure sit around your practice
- the mindset shift involved in practising independently
It is not about telling you what decision to make.
It simply helps you think the decision through properly.
A final thought
Moving into consultancy is rarely a quick decision. For most people it starts with a period of thinking things through and understanding how the model actually works in practice.
This checklist is simply there to help with that process. Take your time with it. Read through the points, see which ones resonate and which ones raise further questions.
There are many consultancy platforms and models out there. Some may suit how you want to practise. Others may not. The same is true of Legal Studio. For some lawyers we are a great fit. For others we are not, and that is completely fine.
What matters is finding the structure that works for you.
