The Legal Ladder
Interested in a legal career but unsure where to start? You've come to the right place! This podcast is a collection of casual conversations with industry experts, helping to shed some light on the ins and outs of the legal profession. What kind of roles are out there for lawyers? What actually goes on behind those job titles? Which path should I take? This podcast will help you answer those questions, making those big decisions in your legal career that little bit easier, and giving you a leg up on 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...
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47:44
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...
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55:26
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,...
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56:14
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...
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48:51
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...
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56:35
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...
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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...
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40:42
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...
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