The Lawyer's LinkedIn
Profile Audit Checklist

Your complete 50-point assessment for a referral-generating profile

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Check each item your LinkedIn profile currently has. Your score updates instantly. Use the result to identify your highest-priority improvements.

Section 1: Profile Basics

10 Points
Profile Photo — 5 points
Background Banner — 5 points
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Section 2: Headline

5 Points

Your headline appears in every search result and connection request. Make it count.

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Section 3: About Section

10 Points

This is your elevator pitch. It should hook readers immediately.

Content Quality — 5 points
Readability & Strategy — 5 points
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Section 4: Experience Section

8 Points
Each Position Listed Includes — 4 points
Overall Experience Section — 4 points
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Section 5: Skills & Endorsements

4 Points

Pro tip: LinkedIn allows up to 50 skills. Use this space strategically with terms clients and referral sources search for.

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Section 6: Recommendations

3 Points
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Section 7: Featured Section

5 Points

This section lets you showcase your best work at the top of your profile.

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Section 8: Additional Sections

5 Points
Licences & Certifications — 1 point
Education — 1 point
Publications & Patents — 1 point
Honours & Awards — 1 point
Complete Profile — 1 point
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Bonus: Profile Optimisation

+5 Bonus Points

These advanced strategies separate good profiles from great ones.

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Your Total Score

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Below 20
Critical
20–29
Needs Work
30–39
Good
40–50
Excellent
Critical — Your profile is costing you referrals.

When potential clients or referral sources find you, your profile isn't building the credibility needed to take action.

  • Start with headline and About section rewrites
  • Add a professional photo if missing
  • Detail your experience with specific practice areas
  • Build out skills section with strategic keywords
  • Consider professional help to rebuild your profile foundation
Needs Work — Major opportunities being missed.

Your profile has the basics but isn't optimised for discovery or conversion.

  • Rewrite your About section with a client-focused approach
  • Expand experience descriptions with specific practice areas
  • Add at least 3 recommendations
  • Create a Featured section highlighting your expertise
Good — A few tweaks will boost visibility significantly.

You're doing well, but some strategic improvements could significantly boost your visibility and credibility.

  • Optimise your headline with specific keywords
  • Add or update your Featured section
  • Request recommendations from recent clients or colleagues
  • Review your About section for keyword integration
Excellent — Your profile is working for you.

You're likely to show up in searches and make a strong first impression. Focus on keeping content fresh and continually gathering recommendations.

  • Update featured content quarterly
  • Request 1–2 new recommendations per year
  • Consider creating content to establish thought leadership

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