Owning Up to Mistakes

Pearl Moses author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:The Law Society

Publishing:31st Mar '26

£90.00

This title is due to be published on 31st March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Owning Up to Mistakes cover

Mistakes happen — even in the most meticulous legal practices. What matters is how you respond. This ground breaking guide fills a critical gap in the risk and compliance space by focusing on what to do after an error occurs. Practical, reassuring, and designed for lawyers at every stage—from trainees to senior partners and in-house counsel — it offers clear strategies for admitting, rectifying, and learning from mistakes with confidence.

Key Features and Benefits:

  • Practical strategies for acknowledging, addressing, and learning from mistakes.
  • Guidance on legal, ethical, and professional dimensions of errors.
  • Action points for immediate response and long-term improvement.
  • Can be applied reactively (after mistakes) and proactively (as part of risk management).
  • Supports HR, Learning & Development, and mental health initiatives to build a culture of openness and resilience.
  • Addresses regulatory scrutiny and client expectations in today’s legal marketplace.

Packed with real-life examples, ethical insights, and actionable steps, it equips legal professionals to protect clients, careers, and reputations while fostering a culture of transparency and resilience. In a profession built on trust, this is the essential resource for turning setbacks into opportunities for growth.

ISBN: 9781784462895

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

256 pages