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In this installment of the F-LEX mini-series on legal practice areas, I'm joined by Karanvir Sagoo to discuss the ins and outs of Real Estate law. Listen in to learn more about what it involves, common trainee/paralegal tasks, as well as which personalities and working styles might favour this area of practice more!

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Beginning a Training Contract marks the commencement of (usually) two years of learning, legal practice and development as a Trainee Solicitor. You'll be expected to rotate between different departments, interact with clients/your colleagues and pick up new concepts along the way. So how does it all get started?

Like almost any other role, you'll likely commence and introductory induction period full of training and onboarding when commencing a TC. In this episode, I reflect on my own experiences, talking about what I learned in that period, elements of the Professional Skills Course I had to complete, as well as what it was like to do it all from my living room remotely!

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Like any other business, law firms aim to generate profit, build their customer base and remain competitive. After practicing within the world of law, Jodie Hill decided to found her own law firm, Thrive Law. In this episode, I ask Jodie about her approach to law firm management, the importance of junior lawyers appreciating the business side of law and what ultimately inspired her to start her own firm.

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The intersection of law and technology has always been a curious topic of conversation within the world of law. Bold, attention-seeking headlines have historically claimed AI is coming to replace us all - but is this true for lawyers? What will their future look like? How might LegalTech (not) fundamentally change the work they do?

Richard Tromans founded the popular LegalTech outlet Artificial Lawyer and has shared a wealth of information on this topic for several years.

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Lawyers will talk to a variety of people and parties throughout their working day - sometimes collaboratively and sometimes during disputes. Brenden Kumarasamy founded MasterTalk to help people learn more about effective communication and public speaking. In this episode, he shares his advice on those two topics, as well as how to tailor your approach to an online virtual setting versus an in-person one.

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You can learn more about Mastertalk here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA

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'Almost everything we do and think about crime and punishment is wrong.' Chris Daw QC has spent more than 25 years as a criminal defence lawyer, acting for some of the UK's most notorious criminals of both white and blue-collar crime. In this episode, I talk to Chris about the UK criminal justice system - where we currently stand, why it's at breaking point and what we can do to fix it.

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In a first for the podcast, this cross-over episode features both myself and Claire Rason, host of the Lawyer's Coach podcast. In this episode, Claire and I explore the concept of success, personal branding and how firms should be embracing social media to attract new recruits.

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What comes to mind when you picture an 'effective' leader? Someone who can raise morale? Draw in business? Make tough decisions? Or something else?

In this episode, I speak to leadership coach David McQueen, Co Founder at Q Squared Ltd. David and I holistically discuss leadership - what it looks like when it’s done well, when it’s done poorly, as well as a reflection on leadership in law and how to become a better leader yourself.

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Lawyers have to juggle a lot of responsibilities in their professional lives and often even more outside of it in their personal ones too. In this episode, I speak to Hannah Beko, property lawyer as well as wellness coach at Authentically Speaking. Hannah and I discuss how mental health is being discussed within the world of law, what firms and lawyers alike can do to improve their wellbeing, as well as vital soft skills to develop in order to succeed in your career.

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Getting advice directly from recruiters can be incredibly hard to obtain but nevertheless extremely valuable to hear. This isn't helped by the fact that Training Contract applications can often be complex and involve many different stages. Luckily for you, this episode aims to help solve both of those issues!

I recently spoke to Lizzie Arthey, member of the Graduate Recruitment Team at Baker McKenzie, about her tips for Training Contract applications. We discuss what she looks for in candidates, common mistakes to avoid and how to stand out amongst the competition.

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You can also follow the London Graduate Recruitment team over on Instagram @bakermckenzie_londongraduates.

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