The Young Lawyer

Join me this week with the Legend James Diamond (aka the Stuttering Lawyer on Tik Tok)  as we discuss his legal journey and how his involvement in the legal profession commenced from an early age. We discuss how he decided to open his own firm and how he intends to ensure that he doesn't pigeon hole his Lawyers and give them the ability to try new areas of Law all this and so much more in this episode!

Join me on this chat today with Criminal Lawyer Ben Watston, as we discuss his journey in the through the Legal Profession. That you need to find your 'why', the passion behind why you want to be a Lawyer as being a Lawyer isn't like what it is in TV, as well as learning to deal with acceptance. In particulars, matters outside our control for instance when attending Court, you can prepare all you want, but at the end of the day the Judge or the Jury make the decision and you have to learn that it may not be what you expect but you have to accept it now the less.

It has been asked on a number of episodes, as to the reason why I started the Young Lawyer podcast. For me I started it for 2 reasons: 

1. A way to be able to message people out of the blue and try and network; and
2. By doing so, it would allow me to help those that were in a similar situation to me.

I also discuss how I started my journey and how I progressed to be where I am now.

On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Taylor, in which we discuss her journey so far. Having her granddad suggest that she should look at being a lawyer which sparked her interest at a young age. How she dealt with being a single mother through university and have the commitment and determination to finish her degree despite external set backs. We also touch on why it is important  to ensure that you look after your Mental Health and how the circumstances she has been in through her life, have motivated her to help her clients that much more.

In this episode with Zac, we discuss the importance of sticking to the process and being patient. We discuss Zac's journey through the Legal Profession, finding his passion for Personal Injury Law through trial and error. We also discuss the importance of finding that work life balance and ensuring you take the time out of your day to do something that isn't work.

Join me in this week's episode, with the Legend Jemma Barnard, as we discuss her journey through the Legal Profession so far, how she found her passion in personal injury law  and how that motivates her. She also provides fantastic advice about taking a breath and not putting so much pressure on yourself, as well as putting yourself out there and getting a taste of everything.

Join me today in this episode with the Legend of Law, Sarah Jones! Sarah is a Legal Practitioner Director and COO at JHK Legal in Sydney,  In this episode Sarah discusses her journey into the legal profession, which may be earlier then most as both her parents are also Lawyers. She discusses how she took a chance on a Law degree and as we can see it has certainly paid off, she also provides some insight into her journey and the advice she has for those looking for work and to join the legal profession. All this and much more in this 20 minute episode!

Mental Health is a huge factor within the legal profession with a large majority of individuals within the profession suffering from anxiety, depression or other mental health symptoms. This episode discusses the idea of normalising Mental Health as a  topic between colleagues or even acquaintances and touching the hesitations that run through our head usually before we decide to discuss this topic. 

Warren is the Director at WKB TPD Lawyers, in this episode we discuss Warren's transition from working in banking to moving across to Law, touching on his resilience and persistence to open his own firm and get it to where it is today. All this and more in this episode!

You might have seen Tayla's campaign for the QLS Future Leaders committee,  so you know she brings a fresh approach to Law. It was great having the chance to discuss with her, her journey, the importance of mentors, finding yourself and working out if this is right for you.