In this episode we speak to Natasha Dutton from GROW Mentoring, looking at why mentoring is so beneficial for aspiring lawyers and how mentoring can help improve diversity and social mobility within the legal profession.

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Advice on virtual networking:

https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Videos/How-to-NETWORK-ONLINE

https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-to-network-in-lockdown-our-top-tips

This episode looks at what it’s like to be an in-house lawyer. Our guest is Annabel Akintomide who works in-house in the financial services industry. We speak about what working in-house means, the differences between private practice and in-house, and her advice for those who are interested in this career path.

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Find out more about working in-house:

https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/26112019-In-house-training-contracts-and-careers

https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/BlogPost/Kat-C-W/In-house-legal-work-experience

Check out BosSeason for tips on personal development: www.instagram.com/bosseason/

In this episode, we speak to Venandah Madanhi – a law graduate and future trainee solicitor who has several interesting experiences under her belt. We spoke about how she’s built her personal brand, what she’s learnt from running a business, how to network on a personal level, and how the makings of a good lawyer have transformed over the years.

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Check out Talk About: https://talk-about.org.uk/

Training contract deadlines: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/TrainingContractDeadlines

Coronavirus information for students: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/CoronavirusInformationForStudents

In this episode we speak to Rachel Lawrence, trainee solicitor at Dentons about her journey to becoming a trainee, what her life and work is like – especially during this unusual time of coronavirus – and what she wishes she had known before she started.

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Coronavirus information for students page: www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Coro…tionForStudents

Video interview dos and don’ts: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Videos/VIDEO-INTERVIEW-dos-and-donts

A guide to online pupillage interviews: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/12052020-A-guide-to-online-pupillage-interviews

How to network during lockdown: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-to-network-in-lockdown-our-top-tips

Are law firms still recruiting trainees despite coronavirus? https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Oracle/05052020-Are-law-firms-still-recruiting-trainees-despite-coronavirus

In this episode we speak to Elizabeth Rimmer, chief executive at legal mental health charity LawCare about how aspiring and junior lawyers can protect their mental health, and what resources there are in the legal community for those who are struggling. We also run through our tips for looking after your mental health and wellbeing during lockdown.

Find out more about LawCare: https://www.lawcare.org.uk/

Coronavirus information for students page: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/CoronavirusInformationForStudents

Podcasts all law students should listen to: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/The-10-podcasts-all-law-students-should-listen-to

What is work-life balance like in the legal profession? https://youtu.be/2qnZdp2RMqE

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LinkedIn is a fantastic tool for aspiring lawyers, but many students are unsure of how best to utilise the platform. We spoke to Harry Clark, future trainee at Baker McKenzie, who shares his experiences and tips of using LinkedIn - including how to set up a profile, what to post, and the right way to engage with legal professionals.

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You can find Harry here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryclarklaw/

Twitter - @harryclarklaw

Instagram - @harryclarklaw

For more on making the most of LinkedIn, read: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-to-make-the-most-of-LinkedIn-as-a-law-student

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It's a bonus mini episode! We spoke to Victoria Cromwell at BARBRI about their SQE preparation courses and how students can choose between the different courses that will be available.

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Find out about BARBRI's SQE provision here: http://www.barbri-international.com/sqe

For everything we know about the SQE so far, head here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/03122019-The-Solicitors-Qualifying-Exam-everything-we-know-so-far

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is the new system of exams that all solicitors will need to pass in order to qualify from 2021. In this episode we speak to Professor Paula Moffatt from Nottingham Law School all about the SQE, including how exactly it will work, what it means for law and non-law students and what postgraduate courses will be available for aspiring solicitors.

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For more on the SQE, read our Feature on everything we know so far: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/03122019-The-Solicitors-Qualifying-Exam-everything-we-know-so-far

Researching a law firm before applying is a vital part of the application process. In this episode, we run through why research is so important, plus look at the places you should be going to truly understand who the firm is, and what they do. There's also tips from graduate recruiters at firms including RPC, Osborne Clarke and Baker McKenzie.

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Here's my article on how Twitter can boost your legal career: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-Twitter-can-boost-your-law-career

And how to make the most of LinkedIn as a law student: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/How-to-make-the-most-of-LinkedIn-as-a-law-student

This episode is all about that vital skill for aspiring and practising lawyers: networking! We explain why networking is so important, share some tips about how to approach a networking event, and speak to trainee solicitors Alex Lima and Ayaz Saboor about their networking experiences and advice.

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