Towards the end of last year I was delighted to achieve
full membership of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
(CIWM). This accreditation gives me the distinction of being the
first Scottish solicitor to become a fully-fledged chartered waste
manager and puts me on a par with a number of my clients in the
sector.
Gaining full membership of the CIWM has been a very worthwhile
process, benefitting my client base within this ever-changing
sector. I am by no means the first lawyer to achieve accreditation
from an industry sector organisation. However, the experience has
certainly opened my eyes to the benefits. For those who have not
yet done so, I would urge legal practitioners to consider this
route. It is not only helpful in career development but it can also
further enhance the value of the wider legal profession, addressing
a perception that some lawyers don't have a broader
understanding of how business operates.
