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Lawyer 2.0: Future-Ready Skills for Practicing Law in 2030 

The legal profession is evolving at an unprecedented pace. By 2030, lawyers will need to navigate a world shaped by AI, data-driven decision-making, and global digital ecosystems. In this day-in-the-life presentation and fireside chat, we’ll explore what it means to be a levelled-up lawyer. How will technology redefine the practice of law? Which skills including technical, ethical, and human will be essential for success? And how can today’s practitioners and incoming professionals prepare for a future where adaptability and innovation are as critical as legal expertise?

Join us for a day-in-the life presentation followed by a candid conversation between a seasoned lawyer and a law student.

• Core competencies for 2030: Digital literacy, AI fluency, and data ethics
• The human edge: Emotional intelligence, creativity, and client-centric thinking
• Practical pathways: How to upskill and future-proof your legal career

Key Learnings

1. How technology will reshape law over the next several years
2. What skills are essential for future lawyers
3. A roadmap to prepare for 2030

About Jeanette

Jeanette is a Legal Transformation Analyst and Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Drawing on her years of experience as a family law practitioner, Jeanette now focuses on modernising legal service delivery through AI enabled solutions, digital tools and firm-wide process transformation. Jeanette's specialist accreditation and experience as a family lawyer gives her a deep understanding of the realities of legal work. She uses these insights to design solutions that are practical, human centred and transformative for both lawyers and clients.