In this season 3 bonus, we re-release a popular episode from series 1: our check in with Vaibhav Adlakha - solicitor and diversity & inclusion trailblazer. Vaibhav tells us what he thinks makes a work place inclusive, why mental adjustments can be more important than physical ones and what’s ironic about his current role. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees series 3 episode 4 is a re-release of our discussion with Dr Victoria Roper, Associate Professor at Northumbria University and Chair of the National Education and Training Committee of the Law Society. Victoria clarifies the finer points of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (or SQE) which was introduced in September 2021 and will eventually replace the current Legal Practice Course (LPC). She also answers crucial questions like – How much will it cost?...

The third instalment in our legal apprenticeships series re-visits the previous chat with Rianna Powponne of Rare Recruitment. Rianna shares essential advice about CVs, applications and interviews, including what to put in, what to leave out, how to tell your story and dealing with tough interview questions. National Careers Service: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this re-released episode, Georgie and Ella discuss legal apprenticeships with Ceri Evans, National Programme Director for Apprenticeships at the University of Law. Listen in to get the facts about legal apprenticeships - which organisations offer them, how much you get paid and the importance of finding the right place for you. Further info about apprenticeships:   https://allaboutapprenticeships.co.uk/ https://www.ucas.com/understanding-apprenticeships Our GDPR privacy policy was...

The legal-apprenticeship-themed third series of Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees begins with BBC’s very own legal apprentice Georgie Yates and former apprentice Ella Lycett leading a lively and enlightening conversation with Maia Crockford and Teagan Williams. In this episode from the first series, Maia (DAC Beachcroft LLP) and Teagan (Severn Trent Water) explain why they turned down university places to take up legal apprenticeships. They share some of the challenges and rewards of starting...

Pauline Campbell is our final career changer in our mini series – she qualified as a lawyer at the age of 41 after a successful career as a housing benefits officer. She went on to work at Hackney Borough Council and now she’s a senior lawyer for the prosecution team at London Borough of Waltham Forest. She talks about how the Steven Lawrence case spurred her on to finally taking the leap into law and how she made it by building on the skills she’d gained along the way. Pauline has written a...

Suzanne Hutton offers practical advice to students on a daily basis in her role as careers manager for online students at The University of Law. Suzanne works with lots of mature students and people moving into law so in this episode our very own career changer Joanna Prior, trainee solicitor at BBC Legal, asks those key questions that every career changer needs the answers to. From practical tips about funding to finding your narrative, Suzanne is here to help anyone wanting to transition...

We’re re-releasing this episode from series 1 to bump it up for all you career changers out there – here’s a really clear explanation of the SQE and how it might be able to help you. Dr Victoria Roper, Associate Professor at Northumbria University and Chair of the National Education and Training Committee of the Law Society, clarifies the finer points of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (or SQE) which was introduced in September 2021 and will eventually replace the current Legal Practice...

Rachael Bell worked as a company director in the construction industry. Now she’s a paralegal, qualifying as a solicitor and supporting other career-changers through her social media network and podcast. She talks to us about the realities of becoming a lawyer when you already have children, a job and a maxed-out credit card. Rachael's instagram is @legalbelle Useful links: ULaw career change scholarships: https://www.law.ac.uk/study/scholarships-bursaries/ Flex Legal...

In the first of our mini-series on career changers we hear from former police detective Mukhtiar Singh, an employment and commercial barrister and social mobility campaigner at Garden Court Chambers about joining the Bar at 40, what it takes to start later in the law and the rewards you can reap if you make it. Information on changing careers in to the law: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/30032021-Becoming-a-lawyer-as-a-career-changer   Mukhtiar’s Scholarship...

Isaac Eloi is starting out as a lawyer at ICE, a digital music licensing hub. He tells us how joining a specialist lawyer network helped him get this niche role and why he co-founded the Black Men in Law network to find out what was happening to black men in law firms and provide support. From brotherhood to Baroness Scotland, Isaac explains why you should always swipe right on dreams and opportunities. Groups that Isaac mentioned… Black Men in Law Network: @BMLnetwork Black Women in Law...

Rianna Powponne of Rare Recruitment shares essential advice about CVs, applications and interviews - including what to put on your CV and what to leave out plus how to tell your story and deal with tough questions in interview. National Careers Service: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sonia Janday, Senior Legal Counsel at Aviva Investors, discusses the appeal of an in-house, city centre legal job – including the parking space and unexpected issues involving rats – and how you can use networks and other in-house lawyers to find in-house legal roles. LawWorks: https://www.lawworks.org.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multi award winning Ahmed Aydeed, Public Law Director at Duncan Lewis solicitors, talks passionately about the “huge rewards” of working on cases which change clients’ lives, government policy and the law. And he explains why empathy, passion and the ability to listen are key ingredients of a legal aid human rights lawyer. Young Legal Aid Lawyers: http://www.younglegalaidlawyers.org/ Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Siobhan Taylor-Ward, a solicitor at the Vauxhall Law Centre in Liverpool, talks about the challenges and rewards of working in a law centre embedded in the community and unlocking problems for people at the toughest moments in their lives. She explains how her work links to campaigning and the many ways you can get involved in a law centre near you. The Law Centres Network: https://www.lawcentres.org.uk/ Legal aid lawyers network: http://www.younglegalaidlawyers.org/ Justice First Fellowship:...

In our second episode about apprenticeships, we speak to Ceri Evans, National Programme Director for Apprenticeships at the University of Law and get the facts about legal apprenticeships, including which organisations offer them, how much you get paid and the importance of finding the right place for you.   Information about apprenticeships:   https://allaboutapprenticeships.co.uk/ https://www.ucas.com/understanding-apprenticeships Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod See...

In the first of two invaluable episodes about apprenticeships, our very own legal apprentice and former apprentice, Georgie and Ella, speak to law firm apprentice Maia Crockford and in-house apprentice Teagan Williams. Maia (DAC Beachcroft LLP) and Teagan (Severn Trent Water) explain why they turned down university places to take up legal apprenticeships. And they share their experience of the challenges and rewards of starting work at 18, balancing work with studying and how their...

Karlia Lykourgou, of Doughty Street Chambers and founder of legal outfitter Ivy & Normanton, gives a fantastic insight into what life is like as a self-employed criminal barrister – the challenges of the work schedule, billing and building a practice – and why she loves the collegiality and seeing the human side in every case. She unpacks the years she spent building a CV to get into the Bar and explains why feeling and looking equal to male colleagues inspired her to create a clothing...

Criminal barrister Carley Green works at the Crown Prosecution Service and she’s just 24 years old! While studying she had to work a few part time jobs – including at a boot repair shop and at Leeds United football ground – but she think those experiences have made her an even better barrister now she’s qualified. Carley also explains the difference between the employed and self-employed bar, what being a prosecuting barrister at the CPS entails and why she doesn’t let her age stand in the...

Dr Victoria Roper, Associate Professor at Northumbria University and Chair of the National Education and Training Committee of the Law Society, explains the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (or SQE) which is being rolled out in September 2021 and will eventually replace the current Legal Practice Course (LPC). She answers crucial questions like – How much will it cost? What happens if I fail an exam? And what to do if you’ve already started the LPC? Information about the...

The phenomenal Scott Halliday, family lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, talks about enjoying - and owning - the process of becoming a lawyer, why family law is so tough but being involved in shaping the law makes him resilient, and why he can’t fool anyone he grew up on Kensington High Street! Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aspiring solicitor Demi Rixon talks about her journey into the legal profession as a paralegal and how she is creating a disability disclosure strategy as she searches for a law firm which has the right culture and fit for her. Demi offers some priceless advice on disclosure, reasonable adjustments and “the biggest kept secret” - the government’s Access to Work scheme. Law Society’s Lawyers with Disabilities...

Solicitor, and diversity & inclusion trailblazer, Vaibhav Adlakha tells us what he thinks makes a law firm inclusive, why mental adjustments can be more important than physical ones and what’s ironic about his current role. Solicitors Regulation Authority - Legal jargon explained: https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/choosing/legal-jargon-explained/ Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A straight-talking interview with planning barrister and author, Hashi Mohamed, about why he chose the Bar, the challenges of building a practice when you’re starting out and the immense satisfaction of working in an area of law which can have a massive impact on people’s lives. Hashi Mohamed's audio book People Like Us is on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000nlkj Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.