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The One With the ‘More From Law’ Podcast

May 18, 2020July 1, 20211 Comment

In early March, I recorded a podcast hosted by Harry Clark for his very brilliant and useful 'More From Law' series. The episode (#13 in the series - lucky for some...) is now out, and you can listen to it below, on Spotify, on iTunes or on Cast. We cover self-confidence, my route to law, … Continue reading The One With the ‘More From Law’ Podcast

The One With The Podcast

October 19, 20195 Comments

Recently, I recorded a podcast for 'Trainee Talk' with Jaysen Sutton, the founder of The Corporate Law Academy. The episode (#18 in their series) has just gone live, and I'm really pleased with the result, and hope that it provides help in a rather different medium to my norm. We cover topics ranging from self-criticism … Continue reading The One With The Podcast

How To: Convert a Vacation Scheme into a Training Contract Offer

June 14, 2019Leave a comment

CONGRATULATIONS! You've got through the long process and secured yourself a much-coveted vacation scheme, but how do you convert it to a training contract offer? I get this question a lot, and want to highlight a few key things that might help you in your couple of weeks at the law firm of your choice. … Continue reading How To: Convert a Vacation Scheme into a Training Contract Offer

How To: make a good impression in your pursuit of a training contract

April 23, 2019April 22, 20192 Comments

The question, "How do I get a vacation scheme and a training contract?" often comes up. So I thought I'd write answers to a few of the most asked questions - all within the realm of making a good impression when pursuing that coveted training contract offer. I have a series on how to proceed … Continue reading How To: make a good impression in your pursuit of a training contract

How To: ace an Assessment Centre – the ‘green room’ time

September 3, 20181 Comment

This series is long overdue, but recent requests for help from both friends and LinkedIn/blog connections have prompted me to finally write up some guidance on assessment centres. And because there are a few stages to them, I have broken them up into four parts so that they are easily digestible: the case study, the … Continue reading How To: ace an Assessment Centre – the ‘green room’ time

How To: ace an Assessment Centre – the Group Exercise

August 24, 2018September 5, 20196 Comments

This series is long overdue, but recent requests for help from both friends and LinkedIn/blog connections have prompted me to finally write up some guidance on assessment centres. And because there are a few stages to them, I have broken them up into four parts so that they are easily digestible: the case study, the … Continue reading How To: ace an Assessment Centre – the Group Exercise

How To: ace an Assessment Centre – the Case Study

August 20, 2018September 1, 20187 Comments

This series is long overdue, but recent requests for help from both friends and LinkedIn/blog connections have prompted me to finally write up some guidance on assessment centres. And because there are a few stages to them, I have broken them up into four parts so that they are easily digestible: the case study, the … Continue reading How To: ace an Assessment Centre – the Case Study

Re-post: How I got a Vacation Scheme at Mishcon de Reya

May 31, 2018November 13, 201918 Comments

In February I secured a vacation scheme at Mishcon de Reya. I received the news with a lot of surprise, some tears and with very shaky hands clutching the phone. After the news had sunk in, and I had reflected on the five-month journey to getting a spot for summer 2018 I was asked by … Continue reading Re-post: How I got a Vacation Scheme at Mishcon de Reya

Mini-pupillages: four ‘shortcuts’ to securing them

May 30, 2017May 7, 2019Leave a comment

For any wannabe barristers, one of the crucial things to get your hands on is a mini-pupillage. Mini-pupillages are essentially a period spent shadowing a barrister. This is often at trial – meaning you get a golden opportunity to witness the real world of advocacy and the highs and lows of life on your feet. … Continue reading Mini-pupillages: four ‘shortcuts’ to securing them

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