Lawyers who are Governors - Benefits to Lawyer, School & Firm

Your contribution as a governor will benefit the School:

• Your professional approach will help the efficient running of the governing body.
• Your level-headed approach to discussion will help collegiate decision-making amongst governors.
• Your analytical mind will prioritise issues, get to the root of them quickly, and devise solutions that benefit the school.
• Your new perspective will add to the diverse range of backgrounds that are represented on governing bodies.
• Your familiarity with legal documents will assist the school in understanding and complying with government regulations.
• You will not provide the school with legal advice, although you may be able to alert them when a legal issue arises and guide them in seeking help

Your contribution as a governor will benefit you:

• You will develop both hard and soft skills in a new environment, and improve your CV as a result.
• You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team, engaging with a wide range of people within your community.
• You will gain understanding in areas such as finance, human resources and strategic planning.
• You will gain important, first-hand experience of public service delivery.
• You will experience the satisfaction of helping children receive the best possible education.
• You will re-engage with the education system.
• You will make friends in a new team and enjoy your time in it.

Your engagement as a governor will benefit your employer:

• You will be developing valuable transferable personal and professional skills.
• You will become more motivated and committed.
• You will be developing links with your community, sometimes directly with your employer’s community.
• You will be helping your employer to fulfil its corporate social responsibilities.
• You will be more informed and aware.
• You will be able to talk about your experiences with clients.
• You will be spreading a positive message about your employer, promoting it as an employer of choice.