cogs and gears to represent the elements involved in the partnership admission process
| | | | |

Partnership admissions process: what is involved?

ByHeather Townsend

The partnership admission process is shrouded in mystery. What is the process? What actually happens at an assessment centre? Is it the same in every firm? While this mystique helps to keep this esteemed partner image behind the curtain, the problem with mystery is that it often elicits fear. How can you prepare for something…

a man walking on train tracks to symbolise how to get put on the partner track
| | | | | |

How to get noticed so you are put on partner track (4 things you must do)

ByHeather Townsend

This article is based on a virtual workshop that we ran in 2020/21  It was the  Acing the Partnership Admissions Process Virtual Masterclass.You can listen to the full webinar inside Progress to Partner Academy  Scroll down to read the article or click the video link to listen to a snippet of the Masterclass. 4 things…

an icecream on the floor to symbolise mistakes made in the partnership admissions process
| | | | | |

7 biggest mistakes candidates make with the partnership admissions process

ByHeather Townsend

“Why haven’t I made partner yet?” “What made my colleague get partner over me?” “Why can’t I seem to make it through the partnership admissions process?” These three questions are ones that I hear time and time again from lawyers, accountants, and consultants who don’t make it through the partnership admissions process. While it’s true…

business case template for partnership
| |

The 3 questions your Business Case for partnership needs to answer if you are to be successful

ByHeather Townsend

If you want to make partner (or even director in some firms) you will need a persuasive Business Case. After all, not many partnerships are prepared to give up a slice of their profits to someone who is just a ‘good pair of hands’ or a trusted team member. The problem is that  no one…

How to get a promotion to partner
| | |

9 secrets of directors who successfully made it to Partner in a Big 4 firm

ByHeather Townsend

How to move from director to partner at a Big 4 firm (EY, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC) Do you want to know how to get a promotion to partner in a Big 4?  How to move from director to partner level? Making partner at a Big 4 accounting or consulting firm (EY, Deloitte, KPMG and…

How to move up in law
| | | | | | |

How to write a career plan if you are a lawyer, accountant or consultant (without getting overwhelmed)

ByHeather Townsend

Understanding how to write a career plan if you are a lawyer, accountant or consultant is key to make partner and stay there. As the saying goes, “fail to plan, plan to fail”. And this couldn’t be truer if you are wanting to progress your career in the professions. How to write a career plan…

What does it mean to be made partner
| | | | |

What does it mean to be made a partner? Is partnership right for you?

ByHeather Townsend

In this video, we explore what does it mean to be made partner and, ultimately, if partnership is right for you. Check it out to understand the importance of exploring these crucial questions and setting yourself with the right mindset for success. ****************************** To buy your copy of the 3rd edition of How To Make…

big 4 partner panel interview
|

Your definitive guide to creating your presentation for your Big 4 partner panel interview

ByHeather Townsend

You may have a solid business case for partnership in your law firm, consulting firm, Big 4, Accounting Firm or Magic Circle firm, but it is how you present it at the partner panel interview which will make or break your chance of actually securing partner. It can be really tempting to include everything in…

make partner law firm
| |

12 red flags that indicate you won’t make partner at your law firm (and what you can do next!)

ByHeather Townsend

The increasing competitiveness among firms has resulted in a much longer timeline to becoming partner, if you’re lucky enough to be named one at all. So it’s important for associates to know and regularly evaluate whether they are on the right track. The partnership track is a tough and vigorous road to travel, so rather…

Make partner in a UK law firm – 9 tips for busy senior associates
| | |

Make partner in a UK law firm – 9 tips for busy senior associates

ByHeather Townsend

In the last few years, I have been working with a number of senior associates looking to make partner in UK law firms. These tips on how to make partner in a UK law firm come directly through helping them to make partner.  Of course, the advice will be very similar wherever you are in…

End of content

End of content