This is the 2nd article in a 6-part series on the new IILPM Competency Framework and Assessment Methodology for Legal Project Managers. The topics in this series are: Multiple Points of Entry; Knowledge Areas; Identifying Gaps In Competency; Using an Assessment Tool for Diagnostic and Development Opportunities; International Applicability
Legal Project Manager: Multiple Points of Entry
The career path of a legal project manager has not been well-defined. The IILPM Competency Framework sought to identify the many sources of talent in filling the range of LPM roles.
Consider the many points of entry: from the practising lawyer; the lawyer who does not wish to practice law and wants to stay connected to the profession; the paralegal; the other allied legal professionals and law firm operational support, such as those involved in pricing, marketing, technology, data analytics, portfolio management, practice support, knowledge management, and process improvement professionals; the corporate legal operations manager and the certified project management professional coming in from outside the legal industry.
Legal project management is also applicable to the many variants of legal service providers, as well as being a relevant skill for the inhouse counsel who handles matters without the assistance of external service providers, whilst often coordinating the engagement of external lawyers.
An assessment of those holding the role or seeking LPM training provided the impetus to determine if there were any commonalities that may be used to establish a baseline for the competency model. This called for a multi-dimensional assessment tool that accommodated different pathways to the position.
Here is an article that describes our work. Or follow along in this 6-part series to learn more.
Part 01: Introduction Click Here!
