More From Law

Law is a stressful profession - from intense exam and coursework schedules at law school right through to practice in the real world. Vikki Pratley worked as an employment lawyer for many years before retraining to become a stress and careers coach and founding Skylark. In this episode, she shares her tips for managing the extremes of stress - burnout and rustout - the extremes of perfectionism and procrastination, as well as some actionable tips you can take to be more productive.

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For Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, I spoke to Lewis Alexander Baxter - an inspirational law student who has founded two non-profit organisations relating to mental health, following his own inspirational journey. Lewis and I discuss his background, his inspiration for chit-chat and The Blurred Line Group, as well as some thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic, student life and the legal profession as a whole.

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Akil Hunte - a future Trainee Solicitor at CMS - has been prolific in his social enterprising through The New Black UK. In doing so, he's mastered social media, delivered workshops and presentations across the UK and shown his entrepreneurial side. In this episode, Akil and I discuss how to get the most out of LinkedIn, his advice for Training Contract applications, as well as overcoming nerves to speak and present in public. Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.

This week, I spoke with fellow legal blogger Liz Barrett, a future Trainee Solicitor at Mishcon de Reya LLP. In this episode, Liz and I discuss her unique journey through the Training Contract application process, why she decided to create her own law blog as well as some shared discussion on wellbeing within the profession, including some thoughts on COVID-19. Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.

Like myself, Gordon Chung is also a Future Trainee Solicitor at Baker McKenzie and has been producing content and resources for aspiring lawyers online. In this episode, Gordon and I discuss our how our application experiences mirror and differed from each other, explored our routes into law from different backgrounds and how we both ultimately decided to apply for Baker McKenzie.

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Getting advice and feedback directly from recruiters can be incredibly hard to obtain but nevertheless extremely valuable. For this week's episode, I spoke to Alison Peyton, who worked as a graduate recruiter for a major law firm for almost 9 years. We discuss what she looked for in candidates, common mistakes to avoid and how to stand out amongst the competition. Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.

Looking to apply for Training Contracts or Vacation Schemes? This episode is not one to miss! This week, I spoke with Hannah Salton, law firm recruiter turned careers coach, and Jake Schogger, author of the City Career Series handbooks for lawyers. In this episode, we discuss how to become a better candidate, key things recruiters look for in the process and common mistakes to avoid in your next application cycle.

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It takes more than being good with your letter-of-the-law knowledge to climb the legal ranks toward the often-coveted position of Partner. In this episode, I spoke to Luke Thompson, who has left the Equity Partner world in favour of legal recruitment. We discuss what business development and commercial awareness are all about, why they're so important and how to put your best foot forward for promotion from the start of your Training Contract right through to the most senior ranks. Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced almost all employees to work from home. In this episode, I spoke to Cole Reynolds, who has consistently practiced remote working in the realm of law. Cole shares his approach to working from home, his tips on how to do so effectively, as well as his thoughts on whether remote working is here to stay long-term.

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The provision of legal services is currently subject to new market pressures, technological advancements and cultural changes. In this episode, I spoke to Jordan Furlong, a leading legal market analyst, author, and consultant. We discuss where law has gone right, where it's gone wrong and where it might be going in future. Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.