Best Learning Programme

For the firm whose development programmes combine a clear analysis of training and education needs with innovative interventions focused on business success and personal learning.

2007 WINNER

The team at Lovells with Patti Groff (right) of sponsors ALA

The judges consider the Lovells partnership with Cass to be innovative in the legal sector. The financial commitment made by the firm is also impressive, as is the global reach of the programme. Generally speaking, lawyers often claim to understand their clients’ business and speak their language – a claim not always supported by corporate clients. This programme gives lawyers the lawyers the knowledge and skill to connect with their clients on strategic and business issues.

2ND PLACE

The judges consider the Freshfields’ Real Deal programme to be a practical and intensive way to develop capabilities relevant to managing major transactions. The judges were particularly impressed by the level of partner involvement in the programme and see the programme as meeting both learning and knowledge management outcomes.

3RD PLACE

While coaching programmes are not particularly innovative in the professional services sector, the judges consider the particular strength of the Eversheds’ coaching programme to be the extent to which the firm has integrated coaching skills and behaviours into its culture and practice. Its links to performance management, reward and competencies, its place within group meetings and the planned follow up are impressive.

EUROPEAN WINNER 2007

The team at Perez-Llorca with Patti Groff (right) of sponsors ALA

The judges considered the Perez-Llorca TESEO programme to be a comprehensive technical programme, which has been continuously improved over the last two years with lawyer feedback. There is a strong commitment from practitioners to share knowledge, leading to effective learning and knowledge management outcomes for the firm.

ROLL OF HONOUR

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2006 - PricewaterhouseCoopers

2005 - Lovells

OTHER SHORTLISTED FIRMS

2007 SPONSOR

The Association of Legal Administrators is the premier management resource for the legal profession. It is the largest international association providing support to professionals involved in the management of law firms and corporate legal departments. ALA represents legal administrators and managers who are thought leaders and industry experts on legal management issues such as finance, human resources, systems and technology, marketing and practice management. ALA provides high-quality educational opportunities and services to more than 10,000 members in 27 countries.