The legal profession is all about service, but that idea can be obscured by misguided ambition and lawyers' competitiveness, especially in pursuit of career advancement and aspiration to be a legal leader, law firm partner, head of chambers, judge.
The Lord Jesus Christ had a different mindset, and demonstrated the character of real leadership. None before or since have been his leadership equal, and yet He came not to be served but to serve and (marvellously) to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45 (ESV) Jesus led with kingdom values, unrivalled authority, truth and grace. And the result? Justice, right relationships, and lasting peace.
Who's this for? Lawyers (all ages, strands, and stages) drawn to the person of Christ who, by His leadership, turned the world upside-down.
What will I learn? What cross-shaped, Christ-like leadership looks like. How faith in Jesus makes a difference to leading in law - judicial, chambers, law firms, academic institutions. The essential duties of a lawyer who is a trustee in church or charity.
What can I expect from the day?
- Bible teaching from His HHJ Mark Cawson KC on on ‘Cross-Shaped Legal Leadership’ and ‘Servanthood in Legal Leadership’.
- Growth groups for judges, barrister, solicitors, legal academics, and students.
- Opportunities for networking over lunch and refreshment breaks.
- The LCF AGM (11:45am start)
Should I make a weekend of it? The Leadership Conference is a day conference, but why not make a weekend of it in Nottingham. If you're able to stay over:
- Book your after hours' ticket for food, conversation, and more on Saturday evening;
- Join Sunday morning services in Nottingham;
- Meet us for lunch at Yellow Wood Cafe from 12:30; and why not plan a visit to National Justice Museum?
Book your place here!