Shifting Contours of Being a Legal Professional

Competencies expected of legal professionals are being recast on account of technological innovation, changing demographics, varying working styles and attitudes towards work. Add to that, increasing competition from non-law professionals who can provide holistic, accessible and affordable legal advice. Legal professionals will not be able to rely solely on their formal legal training and legal work experience, to dispense their professional roles effectively. This article reflects on potential hybrid skillsets and emergence of non-traditional job roles in the legal domain, to create awareness, which is the key to position oneself for the changes impacting the practice and business of law.