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Virtual and In-Person Networking Opportunities - Access to all networking opportunities and events - local, national and online - with reduced member pricing on Legal Navigators events that have fees.Access to the Legal Navigators Virtual Classes Archive - monthly professional and personal development classes.Exclusive Career Center & Job Board - free job postings.Membership and Professional Directory - access to the Legal Navigator Member-Only Directory and placement in the public-facing Professional Directory.Member Center - one-stop destination for access to resources such as pre-recorded classes, surveys, referral sources, member search, and other content areas.Legal Navigator Connections: A monthly member-only newsletter featuring members and topics related to the business of law.Legal Navigator Monthly Member Spotlight: a nomination by a fellow Legal Navigator member will enable you to get national recognition for your personal and business achievements.Member Guest Passes: Two (2) non-member guest passes a year to the Virtual Speakers Webinar.Plus discounts on additional services and programs. These benefits are exclusive to Legal Navigator members, sponsors and supporters.

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LegalAdvantage ISA:ISA stands for Income Share Agreements. We provide funding to legal practitioners, typically for postgraduate degrees, in exchange for a percentage of that individual's future earnings for a specified period of time.ISAs are an innovative, fair and ethical education financing tool that bears similarities to a Stokvel. It allows students to receive financing without the danger of taking on a traditional loan and supports the education of future generations.How the Income Share Agreement works:Repayments are income based - Students repay a fixed percentage of their salary based on an income threshold. Students will never pay more than 10% of their income and ISA’s have a maximum repayment term.
Financing without the burden - No collateral or surety is needed to secure an ISA. Financing terms are fixed, fair and ethical to ensure that young people can meet their own needs while repaying. Students do not repay if they are not earning.Differences between ISAs and traditional credit agreements:Repayment Structure: - In an ISA, the individual agrees to share a percentage of their future income with the investor for a specified period, typically after completing education or training. The repayment is contingent on the individual's income, and there is often a cap or maximum amount to be repaid.
In a traditional loan, the borrower agrees to repay a fixed amount, typically with interest, over a specific period, regardless of their future income.Risk and Return - Investors in ISAs take on a certain level of risk, as the return on their investment depends on the individual's future income. If the individual earns less, the total repayment to the investor is lower.
Lenders in traditional loans receive fixed repayments, including interest, regardless of the borrower's future income.Collateral and Interest - ISAs do not typically involve collateral or accrue interest. The repayment is linked to the individual's income, and there is no principal amount or interest to be repaid.
Traditional loans often involve collateral (assets that can be seized if the borrower defaults) and accrue interest, which adds to the total amount repaid.Flexibility - ISAs may offer more flexibility in repayment terms, as the amount repaid is tied to the individual's income.
Traditional loans have fixed repayment schedules, and failure to meet these obligations may lead to penalties or default.

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Legal Navigator empowers legal practitioners to achieve success in the business of law. Legal Navigator supports its members in their business endeavors. We advocate on behalf of legal entrepreneurs and we will play a significant role in increasing the visibility of female entrepreneurs in the legal field. Legal Navigator provides Connection, Knowledge and access to economic and growth opportunities.

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Why Networking is Essential

Performance drives success but when performance can no longer be measured, networks drive success. When everyone at your firm graduated from the same university and got the same exceptional grades what will make you stand out as the obvious choice when its time to make partner at a firm?Its tempting to make a sweeping generalization that exceptional performance always wins. Yet for that to be true we must be able to measure performance. In a profession such as sports performance is easy to measure.However, performance is impossible to measure in some fields. Consider art, where the value is subjective and hard to quantify. If art has no inherent value then where do the price tags come from? The art world's price tags find their origins in networks—connectors utilizing relationships to promote people and causes they believe in. Networks play a pivotal role, shaping the trajectory of artistic success.The harder it is to measure performance the less performance matters. Sports and art are two opposite extremes but with any other career such as law you need both performance and networks.Success is not about beating everyone else, it is about co-operation and forming win-win relationships. Investing time and energy in building relationships with the right people will pay off in the long run.Experience, hard work, and talent may not suffice in challenging times. When you need a job, support, or a glimmer of hope, your extended network becomes your lifeline. It's easier to progress when those around you are willing to support your rise rather than hoping for your downfall.The myth of networking is that you start reaching out to people when you need something. WRONG! You have to reach out long before you need anything at all. The most important thing is to get to know others as friends, not just a potential transactional relationship.You have to join a community before you need it, they are more likely to help you if they already know and like you. Liking bias is the psychological phenomenon where we prefer to say “yes” to people that we already know and like.The key to networking is not greed but generosity. The Reciprocity bias is another psychological phenomenon where we feel obligated to return a favor or kind gesture that has been given to us.Networking isn't a numbers game; it's about quality connections. Focus on making genuine connections with people you can rely on. We prioritize smaller groups to facilitate meaningful connections—local meetups are the perfect avenue.When studying law, the journey through university holds a powerful lesson: students who form study groups are the ones most likely to finish their degrees successfully. This shows the profound impact of networking early on. Opportunities in life, especially in the legal profession, often come through other people. It's not just what you know; it's who you know.As a practicing attorney or advocate, referrals are the lifeblood of success. A staggering 80 to 90% of your business will come from referrals. Why? Because referrals make it far easier for people to choose to work with someone they don't know. Instead of being a risky unknown, you become a familiar. Our minds often treat unknowns as potential threats, activating our natural defenses.This isn't just about business; it's about fostering relationships that open doors. At Legal Navigator, we understand the vital role of networking in your legal journey. Join us to connect, collaborate, and succeed—because in law, success is built on relationships.

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