The Legal Ladder
Episodes
9 episodes
8. Life as a Magic Circle Trainee & How to make the most of working virtually with Serena Chang and Imi Clarke
In this episode I speak to Serena Chang and Imi Clarke, two trainee solicitors at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer - a top 'Magic Circle' law firm! Serena and Imi talk us through what it's like to be a trainee solicitor at Freshfields, advice for...
7. A Guide for Aspiring Solicitors & Working in a Regional Firm with Zaid Anwar
In this episode I speak with Zaid Anwar, a solicitor at Lennons Solicitors who specialises in Dispute Resolution. Zaid talks us through what it's like to work at a regional firm, the successes and challenges of his journey to qualificatio...
6. Qualifying as a Barrister & a Guide to Pupillage with Madeleine Steele
In this episode I speak to Madeleine Steele, a pupil barrister at Unity Street Chambers in Bristol. Maddie takes us through the process of qualifying as a barrister in the UK, as well as providing tips for Pupillage applications and interviews,...
5. Sports Law & Working as a Paralegal with Ellen Kerr
In this episode I speak to Ellen Kerr. Ellen works as a paralegal at Morgan Sports Law. We discuss what the role of a paralegal entails, how to get your first paralegal position as a non-law graduate, and everything to do with the world of 'Spo...
4. Life as a Personal Injury Barrister & Personal Injury Law with Rachel Segal
In this episode I speak to Rachel Segal, a personal injury barrister practicing at St. John's Chambers in Bristol. Having decided at the age of 40 she wanted a career change, Rachel retrained following an already well established career in acad...
3. The Role of General Counsel & In-house vs. Private Practice with Jonathan Hughes
In this episode I speak to Jonathan Hughes who has previously been a partner in two US law firms and, most notably, was the first ever Global General Counsel at Barclays Investment Bank (previously Barclays Capital). Jonathan compares the two d...
2. Securing a Training Contract & Vacation Schemes with Edward Platts
In this episode I speak to Edward Platts, a future trainee solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills and a recent non-law graduate. Ed talks us through what actually happens on a vacation scheme, how to secure that all-important training contract, a...
1. Matrimonial Finance & Women in Law with Deborah Dinan-Hayward
In this episode I speak to senior barrister Deborah Dinan-Hayward, who is a specialist in matrimonial finance and ToLATA (The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act), a financial dispute arbitrator, and a recently appointed Deputy Distr...
