Legal 500: Brief Encounters
The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Brief Encounters podcast series offers insightful, accessible and entertaining conversations with lawyers and legal professionals at all stages of their careers. Aimed at students, trainees and aspiring lawyers, each episode explores the realities of working in law, from career pathways and skills development to workplace culture and wellbeing. Through candid discussions, the series demystifies the profession, challenges traditional perceptions and highlights the breadth of opportunities that a career in law offers. If you're looking for practical advice and fresh perspectives on building a sustainable and fulfilling legal career, have a listen.
Legal 500: Brief Encounters
Brief Encounters: Isabel Lightbody
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Isabel Lightbody - International Arbitration Associate at Freshfields
We catch up with Isabel, an arbitration lawyer at magic circle firm Freshfields, as she shares her international journey into law, from studying abroad and working as a lawyer in Germany to qualifying in the UK through a unique cross-border training setup. Isabel reflects on finding confidence and balance in her professional life, developing self-assurance as a junior lawyer and the importance of maintaining interests outside of work to build a sustainable legal career. We go into detail about the specifics of her role as an arbitration associate, from drafting submissions and conducting cross-examinations to what it's really like to manage long-running cross border disputes.