CMS CRASH COURSE: Business & Law for students

To excel as a corporate lawyer, a law degree is just not enough.

Building on the success of last year's CMS Crash Course: Business & Law for students, here is a new opportunity to develop your skills that go far beyond legal knowledge. Our crash course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a thriving career.

This year, we will concentrate on soft skills, which are vital for success in the legal profession. After all, dealing with people is a fundamental aspect of this profession.

Do you agree that strong motivation, effective communication, confidence, and courage are key to success?

These are the topics we will cover in this year's Crash Course. Our expert speakers will not only discuss but also provide answers to the following questions:

• What does success mean at work and in life?
• How can we overcome the challenges on the path to success?
• How do our beliefs, motivation, and behaviour impact ourselves and others?
• How can we better understand people and negotiate effectively with them?

From sports psychologist to lawyer: developing key skills for business success

In this year's half-day Crash Course: Business & Law for students, a trio of experts will guide you, equipping you with essential skills and knowledge for the legal profession.

The first lecturer is Prof. Dr. Matej Tušak, a renowned sports psychologist in Slovenia. Under his guidance, many successful athletes such as Primož Roglič, Tina Maze, Vasilij Žbogar, Urška Žolnir, have been trained. In his lecture "Psychological factors of success at work and in life," you will learn:

• Necessary actions for success
• Traits of successful individuals and how to become one
• Developing self-responsibility for success
• Finding motivation within oneself
• Team building and fostering loyalty
• Dealing with stress and effective management
• Developing desirable leadership qualities

The second speaker is Nina Smole, a certified hypnotherapist and SDI trainer, as well as trainer in public and business speaking, stress management, and communication with difficult individuals certified. In her lecture "Do I understand you right?" you will learn:

• Why some individuals are easier to work with while others lead to conflict
• Embracing and learning from our differences
• How beliefs and motivations influence behaviour
• Conflict resolution and communication with different individuals
• The SDI® tool (Strength Deployment Inventory)

Finally, our attorney at law Neža Vončina will conduct a workshop on "Negotiation in theory and practice." She will cover negotiation theory and provide practical examples on how to approach negotiations. Key takeaways include:

• Steps in the negotiation process
• Effective negotiation skills and strategies
• The importance of preparation in negotiations
• Overcoming obstacles in negotiations and achieving goals
• Success and persuasion in negotiations

Don't miss this opportunity for personal and professional growth! 

The countdown to the event has begun. With only 25 available spots, register as soon as possible, as places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

And yes, the course is absolutely FREE. Over snacks and drinks, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to network with our lawyers, who you can ask the questions that you’ve been meaning to ask but never had the chance.