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In this sparkling second part of our conversation, Nneka Akudolu QC discusses support, from starting out as a single mother and young barrister to her application for Silk, how she thrives on adversity and how her definition of success changed as her career has progressed. She shares her words of wisdom to those interested in coming to the Criminal Bar. It's an invaluable episode, especially if you are interested in understanding how the profession can do better to help barristers of colour and (more generally) mothers succeed.
As the Criminal Bar prepares for another round of strikes to protest the woeful state of legal aid funding, we speak with Criminal barrister and sixth black female Queen's Counsel Nneka Akudolu QC about her unusual journey to the Criminal Bar and what wearing the barrister's wig and gown means to...
Published 07/01/22
In part two of our conversation, Rehana Azib QC and Inspirational Barrister of the Year talks about her definition of success, whether she does this job for approval or respect, what she would say to her younger self just starting pupillage and how her work in employment law has influenced her...
Published 03/25/22