Academy

Learning and living excellence

The Gleiss Lutz Academy lies at the heart of our commitment to expanding knowledge, refining skills, and fully realising the individual potential of our team members. We see excellence not as a fixed state, but as an ongoing process of learning, reflection, and growth. Our Academy is built on the core conviction that personal development and entrepreneurial success are inextricably linked. We invest in talent by helping expand individual strengths, laying a strong foundation for enduring success for both our people and our firm. For us, education and continuous development are more than a programme: They are part of our DNA, and reflect our responsibility in accordance with our ESG principles. The Gleiss Lutz Academy creates space for knowledge exchange, open dialogue, and shared learning.

Our mission is to accompany individuals on their own paths, open up perspectives, and enable lifelong development.

Eight ways we’ll help you develop

  1. LEARN FROM THE BEST: Learn at the highest level – from leading experts and with knowledge that shapes practice.
     
  2. STRONG GUIDANCE FROM THE START: A structured onboarding experience, peer coaching and mentoring programmes – all designed to help you thrive from the moment you join us.
     
  3. TAILORED SUPPORT: We recognise your potential – and provide you with targeted and tailored support along your career path.
     
  4. 360° LEARNING: Because expertise alone is not enough: We’ll help strengthen your communication skills, your team spirit and your resilience.
     
  5. EFFECTIVE, PRACTICE-ORIENTED LEARNING: Learn with structure – focused, practical, and designed to add real value to your day-to-day work.
     
  6. ROOM FOR INNOVATION: Hybrid learning formats, digital tools and fresh perspectives – learning designed to inspire and deliver real impact.
     
  7. A STRONG COMMUNITY: Excellence is created through exchange: Peer groups, expert forums and personal connections strengthen your network and broaden your horizons.
     
  8. LIVING EXCELLENCE: We help you develop knowledge and skills that extend beyond everyday practice, shaping you professionally and personally.

Gleiss Lutz Academy Highlights

Onboarding

The perfect start

Joining Gleiss Lutz is more than a welcome; it’s the start of a shared journey. A clearly structured onboarding programme introduces you to Gleiss Lutz’s DNA, combines practical learning modules with personal guidance, and provides the perfect start. For lawyers, this is complemented by a multi-day induction seminar – focused, connecting, and inspiring.

ASSISTellence

Empowering assistants

Real progress is about advancing others.  Assistants shape change as strategic sparring partners within a team. Our ASSISTellence programme provides practical training, coaching and future skills for the working environment of tomorrow.

One Step Ahead

For future lawyers

Start your journey with a clear advantage. Our One Step Ahead programme combines practice-focused learning with personal mentoring. It also includes expert lectures, legal English training, resilience and communication workshops, as well as comprehensive exam preparation – equipping you for a successful path into top-tier legal practice.

Leadership programme

For Business Professionals

Empowerment with impact. Our leadership programme promotes a leadership culture that goes beyond just outstanding expertise. It brings together clear performance focus, respect, shared growth, and reflective decision-making – creating leadership that builds trust and makes excellence possible.

Partner development

Taking responsibility further

Leadership begins with mindset. Our programme equips you for the partner role, refining your profile as a future partner with a strong emphasis on business development, leading teams, and leadership skills. For a partnership defined by excellence and driven by the future.

“The advanced communication training has helped me get my key messages across more clearly and concisely. Whether in management meetings or when working with colleagues, I focus more on what really matters and communicate much more effectively. I notice a real difference in my day-to-day work.”

Niruthani Zoufahl, Central Billing Manager

“The One Step Ahead programme gives me exactly the support I need during my traineeship. It offers practical insights, clearly structured exam preparation and personal guidance along the way. I particularly appreciate the innovative learning formats and the use of modern AI tools – they help me prepare efficiently and make the most of my time.”

Christian Mees, Trainee Lawyer

“Our HR development team really understands which areas of growth matter for me as an assistant. The modules on AI, digitalisation, and new ways of working help me push beyond my comfort zone and grow both professionally and personally.”

Aoife Neville, Assistant

“Right from the start, I felt supported and well looked-after. The clearly structured, role-specific onboarding programme gave me a secure and confident start. I especially valued the regular feedback and the choice of peer sponsors – they were always there to offer guidance, both professionally and personally.”

Jonas Dinter, Controlling Coordinator

“As an associate, I was able to take on responsibility at an early stage. The Academy supported me with guidance that really fit my needs. The excellent training sessions and mentoring helped sharpen my profile and prepare me for the next step in my career – enabling me to successfully progress to associated partner.”

Dr. Bosede Felicitas Staudenmayer, Associated Partner

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