As the African business landscape evolves, the role of corporate lawyers is rapidly changing. Today’s legal professionals are expected to go beyond legal expertise—they must be strategic advisors, business-savvy leaders, and risk managers who understand the broader corporate objectives of their organizations.
Are you ready to step up?
Join us for the Mini-MBA for Corporate Lawyers, a 4-day transformative training program designed to equip lawyers with the business acumen, leadership skills, and practical tools needed to thrive in an increasingly complex and competitive environment.
📅 Date: January 27 – 30, 2025
📍 Venue: ILX Center, Venia Hub, No 8 Providence Road, Lekki Phase One, Lagos
💻 Virtual Participation Available!
🔎 Why Attend the Mini-MBA for Corporate Lawyers?
In a world where legal advice must align with business priorities, corporate lawyers must master more than just statutes and case law. They must understand corporate strategy, financial literacy, risk management, and boardroom dynamics.
This Mini-MBA isn’t about learning legal theory—it’s about providing you with real-world tools to:
✅ Manage legal risks while driving business success.
✅Master Financial Metrics and be able to contribute meaningfully at the management and board level
✅ Understand Operations and Supply chains management and key risks
✅ Communicate effectively with senior executives and board members.
✅ Lead legal teams through change in a fast-evolving corporate environment.
Download the course calendar now to plan your schedule.
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If you’re a lawyer working in in-house roles, regulatory agencies, or private practice, this program will help you elevate your influence, impact, and career prospects.
🧩 What Makes This Training Different?
At ESQ Trainings Limited, we pride ourselves on delivering practical and experiential training that raises the bar for legal practice in Africa.
Here’s what you can expect from this Mini-MBA program:
🔹 Real-World Case Studies – Based on African legal and regulatory environments.
🔹 Simulation Exercises – Develop practical skills in contract negotiation, governance, and legal risk management.
🔹 Interactive Workshops & Panel Discussions – Engage with industry experts, senior lawyers, and business leaders.
🔹 Capstone Project – Apply your knowledge to solve real-world legal challenges.
🎯 Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, you will:
✅ Master corporate strategy and business planning for legal departments.
✅ Gain financial fluency to make smarter business decisions.
✅ Learn how to lead and manage legal teams through change.
✅ Position yourself as a trusted advisor to senior executives and the board.
✅ Build a personal brand that enhances your influence and credibility.
📚 Key Areas Covered
This comprehensive training will cover a wide range of business-critical topics for corporate lawyers, including:
✅ Corporate Strategy for Legal Teams
✅ Financial Acumen for Legal Decision-Making
✅ Legal Risk Management and Compliance Excellence
✅ Leadership and Innovation in Legal Practice
✅ Managing People and Leading Strategic Change
✅ Governance and Boardroom Dynamics
✅ Understanding and Navigating Regulatory Risks
✅ Personal Branding and Building Influence
✅Master Financial Metrics and be able to decode Financial Documents
✅ Understand Operations and Supply chains management and key risks Associated therewith
✅Using SWOT and PESTLE in Crafting Strategy
✅ Understanding Disruptions and the emerging technologies
💼 Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for:
🔸 In-House Counsel
🔸 Public Sector Lawyers
🔸 Regulatory and Compliance Officers
🔸 Solo Practice Lawyers
🔸Law Firm Partners
🔸 Legal Risk Managers
🔸 Company Secretaries
Whether you’re a seasoned General Counsel or an aspiring corporate lawyer, this Mini-MBA will give you the competitive edge needed to excel in 2025 and beyond.
🌟 What You’ll Take Away
🔹 Critical business and leadership skills to boost your legal career.
🔹 The ability to align legal operations with corporate goals and drive value.
🔹 Practical tools to manage legal risks and compliance challenges.
🔹 Enhanced influence in the boardroom and trusted advisor status.
🔹 A network of industry leaders and peers across the public and private sectors.
📢 Call to Action: Register Now!
Don’t miss out on this career-transforming opportunity!
📥 Download ESQ Trainings’ 2025 Training Calendar to explore more upcoming programs designed to elevate your professional development journey.
👉 Visit www.myesqlegal.com to register for the Mini-MBA today!
🔖 About ESQ Trainings Limited
With a track record of excellence in providing practical, experiential, and career-transforming training, ESQ Trainings Limited is recognized as Africa’s leading provider of Continuing Legal Education.
We are committed to building globally competitive lawyers and raising the bar of legal practice across the continent.
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For more information contact us at:
Phone: 08132676084 or 08035269055
Email: esqtrainings@gmail.com
Website: www.myesqlegal.com
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