In this episode, we sit down with Clifford Chance NQ Lucy Johnson to discuss the realities of a training contract at the firm, and we hear what advice Lucy would give her younger self as she started out. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

As a trainee, or prospective trainee, partners can often seem pretty far removed from your day to day. But as any partner will tell you, they were you once. No matter how daunting it feels, they sat in your shoes and chances are, they remember it well. Recently, we sat down with Asma, Hannah and James, three lawyers at City law firm Travers Smith, to find out more. For more insights from Asma, Hannah and James, we’ve put together an accompanying article with additional comments from all...

In this podcast we speak with trainee, Charlotte Gill and partner, Viran Ram of Clyde & Co., one of the premier law firms in insurance, to speak about just that - insurance law, what it's all about, and why you should be interested in the space...

For anyone interested in a career in law, the steps you need to take can feel pretty convoluted, and it can sometimes feel like your options are fairly limited. But while there are a host of resources available to you that will help simplify the process, it’s also worth knowing that the traditional training contract route is one option of several. In this podcast, we chat to Amy Armitage and Tom Evans at Norton Rose Fulbright to hear more about two alternative career pathways available at...

If you’re just coming out of university, it will probably feel pretty daunting to make the transition to a truly global workplace. But it’s a challenge that brings with it a near endless supply of upsides, from a more varied firm culture and a broader range of practices to secondment opportunities. In this episode, we sit down with trainees at international firm White & Case to hear more about the first steps of building a career in a global workplace. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Wherever you wind up doing your training contract, understanding the way what’s happening around the world relates to the law is important. So important, in fact, that the phrase ‘commercial awareness’ is probably something you’ll grow pretty sick of hearing. But wrapping your head around the legal aspects of current events is something that every aspiring lawyer will need to learn how to do, and at international firms like White & Case, it’s more important than ever. In this podcast, we...

In a Chambers Student podcast special for International Women’s Day, barrister Abimbola Johnson shares her experiences of life at the Bar with Chambers Student’s Chelsey Stanborough. They discuss the ups and downs of barrister life, her experiences as a working mother, and what has motivated her throughout her professional life (including her move from criminal law to public inquiry and inquest work). Chelsey and Abimbola also delve into the importance of diversity within the courtroom and...

In the 2020-21 season, the RFU reported that there was an average of 22.2 concussions per 1,000 hours of game play in professional rugby, the highest since records started in 2002. While rugby organisations have taken steps to reduce the risk of head injuries, research suggests that players are at a high risk of sustaining multiple sub concussive impacts, and the long-term health implications that come as a result. Now, 225 former professional rugby union players have launched legal...

This week, Chambers Student's Taiwo Oshodi looks into Exxon Mobil's challenge to the EU's windfall tax on energy firms, and the implications of the case for energy lawyers.

Chambers Student's Chelsey Stanborough speaks with trainees from Womble Bond Dickinson up and down the country about what’s it like training to be a lawyer outside of London. The full-service firm has seven offices nationwide (plus ties in the US). Chelsey speaks to Kiera Dodds in Newcastle, George Laidlaw in Southampton, Olivia Matano in Bristol and Josh Coleman in Leeds. This trainee-led discussion focuses on their experiences working in regional offices, firm culture, and lifestyle in the...

In this week's Memo, Taiwo Oshodi looks at the implications of the UK government's move to challenge Scotland's gender recognition bill.

Chambers Student catches up with three BPP students to get their reflections on SQE2 and the SQE as a whole. They share their experiences of the exams and prep course, dig into the biggest differences between SQE1 and SQE2, and share their top tips for success.

Whether it’s shaking off the ‘trainee’ badge for a while, getting a better understanding of a client’s business or building your network as a lawyer, there are plenty of good reasons to consider a client secondment as a part of your training contract. In this podcast, Isaac Hickford speaks to Olivia Watson and Louise Clarke, two former client secondees and now associates at Addleshaw Goddard, to find out more about their experience. Olivia Watson – Associate, Finance (Edinburgh) Louise...

In this episode, we explore the ways in which applicants can utilise their ‘differences’ to stand out during applications and interviews. We’re joined by Rosie Buckley and Natalie Chalmers from Dentons’ Early Careers team, and trainee solicitors Amanda Kingsley and Fattah Abdulattif who each shed some light on the application process, including how to start thinking about what your differences may be, how to best showcase these in your applications, and Amanda and Fattah’s tried-and-tested...

In this Memo podcast special, we outline the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, highlight the key findings from its bankruptcy filing, and reflect on what impact this may have on crypto market regulation.

Chambers Student’s Chelsey Stanborough talks to Taylor Wessing’s graduate recruitment team and recent vacation schemers about getting the most out of a vacation scheme at the firm. Chelsey interviews Ami Disdale (Early Talent Advisor at Taylor Wessing) about what to expect during the vacation scheme, lessons learned from the pandemic, and there diversity and inclusivity in recruiting methods. Chelsey also spoke to vacation schemers Nicole Baldev, Rochelle Ampomah and Funmilade Falegan about...

Chambers Student's Jamie Sharp talks with lawyers at Slaughter & May about how the firm's training contract sets trainees on the path to becoming multi-specialists! Jamie interviews associate Michael Craig and trainee Julia Routledge about their experience of the training contract, and finance partner Claire Cooke about what a career as a multi-specialist lawyer looks like after qualifying.

Chambers Student interviews Travers Smith partners Genna Marten, Polly Richard and Michael Raymond about three of the firm's key practices: M&A, disputes and asset management. From ESG to pension funds, we discuss stand-out matters from the past year, and how Travers is looking to expand its operations in the face of economic turbulence. This podcast was recorded and edited by Taiwo Oshodi.

In this episode, we caught up with a first-year trainee at Freeths to find out how they are using ULaw's array of employability services and tools to enhance their career. We cover useful resources to get you started when you're looking for a job, as well as ULaw's employment promise to those who study with them. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Chambers Student interviews Siobhan Ali, the founder and editor-in-chief of the St Andrews Law Review. The St Andrews Law Review is run by a team of students from universities across the country. Their articles provide the legal angle on news stories - recent topics include human rights violations and issues around the world, regulation of social media platforms, and artifical intelligence. "We're always looking for writers," Siobhan tells us. Tune in to find out how you can get involved...

“Prisoners are among the most vulnerable to abuse, and that’s where we step in." Cuts to legal aid have left prisoners among the most vulnerable to human rights violations stemming from overpopulation, limited access to healthcare, poor living conditions, and prejudice. Plugging the gap between legal aid and prisoners’ rights is the Intervene Project, a legal charity providing free representation to prisoners who don’t qualify for legal aid. In this episode, Chambers Student interviews the...

Chambers Student’s Rhia Lyon catches up with two BPP students to get their reflections on SQE1. They share their experience of the exam and prep course, plus some top tips for those taking it in future. You can also read our Q&A with the Dean of BPP Law School here.

Rhia Lyon sits down with senior construction associate Laura Lintott of Trowers & Hamlins to discuss construction law. Tune in to find out more about the ins and outs of this fascinating and often underrated practice area!

How useful is it to speak a second language for your career in law? Rhia Lyon interviews three multilingual trainees at White & Case. Tune in to find out how they use their language skills and how this is helping them to shape a career on the global stage. Don't worry if you’re not a polygot: we'll also be hearing about how the firm helps trainees to develop a second language. Interviewees: • Anmar Al Ghadhanfari, Arabic, English • Hanna Hedayati: Persian, Swedish, English • Yajur...