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The world of law is expansive. From criminal to corporate, areas of practice heavily influence and differentiate the types of work that lawyers do and as such the skillsets they need to succeed. As a result, graduate recruitment processes for a career in law can vary greatly, even within their own subset of the legal profession. Despite this, there are a number of common (and critical!) skills, tips and pointers to bear in mind throughout it all. In this episode, Ben Triggs, from graduate careers site and event provider Bright Network, shares his key tips for getting for your first feet forward in law. --- Get access to a host of free resources, guidance, events and more (including virtual internships and networking with leading law firms) with Bright Network here: https://tinyurl.com/brightnetworklaw --- Boost your commercial awareness, learn how lawyers solve problems, and get an insight into life at Bakers with the Trainee Test podcast series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1430497 --- Keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi and Cali - Wataboi.

Legal technology is changing the way that lawyers and their clients do business. Contracts are increasingly becoming automated from the initial drafting stage right through to the final end product review. Samuel Smolkin is the founder and CEO of legal tech startup 'Office & Dragons'. In this episode, we discuss his journey to date, the inspiration behind the company and how the future of how lawyers transact and do business is changing. --- Boost your commercial awareness, learn how lawyers solve problems, and get an insight into life at Bakers with the Trainee Test podcast series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1430497 --- Keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi and Cali - Wataboi.

Whether you're a recent NQ, fresh-faced trainee or aspiring lawyer-to-be, its important to be aware of how your own contributions fit in to the broader enterprise of how firms function as businesses. Michael Schauer surveyed firms across the spectrum of scope, size and practice area, asking what they want to see more of from their junior talent. We discuss the five key findings of his report, as well as how you can learn to develop these skills throughout your legal career. You can read the report we discuss in this episode in full here: http://kiesconsulting.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/KiesConsulting_Research_JuniorLawyer_20200520.pdf --- Boost your commercial awareness, learn how lawyers solve problems, and get an insight into life at Bakers with the Trainee Test podcast series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1430497 --- Keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi and Cali - Wataboi.

Training Contracts and practicing law differs greatly from its academic study. Starting out as a Trainee presents new ways to personally develop and new challenges to learn from. In this episode, Baker McKenzie Trainee Solicitor Arjun Patel shares his tips and insights into trainee life, covering what Training Contracts are really like, the different types of work commercial lawyers do, and more. --- Boost your commercial awareness, learn how lawyers solve problems, and get an insight into life at Bakers with the Trainee Test podcast series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1430497 --- To keep up to date with the latest the firm has to offer regarding events, information and deadlines, sign up to their mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/bakerupdates You can also follow the London Graduate Recruitment team over on Instagram @bakermckenzie_londongraduates. Finally, you can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi and Cali - Wataboi.

Few words can cause as much stress, confusion anxiety in the application process as the 'Watson-Glaser test'. This aptitude test - and others like it - are quite unique from other common forms of recruitment such as interviews and cover letters. To give an insight into what it's all about, I'm joined by Arbel Yellin, product manager and former Watson-Glaser test writer for Job Test Prep. We discuss each of the main 5 question types as well as the general advice he'd give to those attempting it from his perspective. --- Sponsored by Job Test Prep - get access to a broad variety of study guides, tests, and practice questions for almost every aptitude test imaginable here: https://www.jobtestprep.co.uk/ --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up for my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi, and Cali - Wataboi.

In this installment of the F-LEX mini-series on legal practice areas, I'm joined by Leo Hutchings to discuss the ins and outs of Banking, Finance and Derivatives 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! --- Sponsored by F-LEX - sign up for 100s of flexible, long and short term paralegal opportunities across a variety of sectors in less than 60 seconds here: https://flex.legal/signup --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi, and Cali - Wataboi.

In this installment of the F-LEX mini-series on legal practice areas, I'm joined by Ben Alexander to discuss the ins and outs of Private Equity 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! --- Sponsored by F-LEX - sign up for 100s of flexible, long and short term paralegal opportunities across a variety of sectors in less than 60 seconds here: https://flex.legal/signup --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi, and Cali - Wataboi.

In this installment of the F-LEX mini-series on legal practice areas, I'm joined by Tringa Kunoviku to discuss the ins and outs of Litigation and Disputes 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! --- Sponsored by F-LEX - sign up for 100s of flexible, long and short term paralegal opportunities across a variety of sectors in less than 60 seconds here: https://flex.legal/signup --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi, and Cali - Wataboi.

In this installment of the F-LEX mini-series on legal practice areas, I'm joined by Josephine Carver to discuss the ins and outs of Corporate 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! --- Sponsored by F-LEX - sign up for 100s of flexible, long and short term paralegal opportunities across a variety of sectors in less than 60 seconds here: https://flex.legal/signup --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi, and Cali - Wataboi.

In this installment of the F-LEX mini-series on legal practice areas, I'm joined by Chris Coplestone to discuss the ins and outs of IP 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! --- Sponsored by F-LEX - sign up for 100s of flexible, long and short term paralegal opportunities across a variety of sectors in less than 60 seconds here: https://flex.legal/signup --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi, and Cali - Wataboi.

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! --- Sponsored by F-LEX - sign up for 100s of flexible, long and short term paralegal opportunities across a variety of sectors in less than 60 seconds here: https://flex.legal/signup --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi, and Cali - Wataboi.

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! --- Sponsored by AllAboutLaw: check out their website at https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/ for insights, advice and resources for learning more about the legal profession! Also, be sure to check out their upcoming Virtual Law Fair here: https://www.lawfair2020.co.uk/ --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi, and Cali - Wataboi.

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. --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.

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. --- Be sure to check out everything Artificial Lawyer have to offer at the link below. https://www.artificiallawyer.com/ --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.

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. --- You can learn more about Mastertalk here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.

'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. --- You can learn more about Chris' book here: https://amzn.to/31VtypF --- Sponsored by GetIntoLaw: check them out on Instagram @getintolaw for insights, advice and resources for breaking in to the legal profession! --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup

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. --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.

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. --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.

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. --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.

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. --- You can keep up to date with everything I'm up to - including my latest resources, events and episodes - by signing up to my newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/hc-signup --- To keep up to date with the latest the firm has to offer regarding events, information and deadlines, sign up to their mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/bakerupdates You can also follow the London Graduate Recruitment team over on Instagram @bakermckenzie_londongraduates. --- Music provided by Audio Library: Jungle Juice - Wataboi.