In this Practice Area Profile episode, Ropes & Gray International LLP associate Michael Asprou describes his journey into private equity law and how he sees the legal industry developing in the future. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Private-equity Find out about training at Ropes & Gray International LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Rope…ternational-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com
In this episode, LawCareers.Net’s Dimitar Dimitrov speaks with Ian Teoh, a recent UCL law graduate and international student from Malaysia, who has secured a training contract at a leading law firm. Ian shares his journey of adapting to life and legal education in the UK, overcoming imposter syndrome, building community, and gaining legal experience both locally and abroad. He also offers practical advice for international law students on how to use their unique backgrounds to stand out in the legal recruitment process. Read 'Becoming a lawyer in the UK: an international student’s guide': https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/20052025-Becoming-a-lawyer-in-the-UK-an-international-students-guide Find out more about The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/530221062;338120834;o
Join us as we chat with Aminah Omoteso, law graduate and editorial assistant at LawCareers.Net, about her journey to the Bar, overcoming self-doubt and the power of advocacy. Packed with practical advice and honest reflections, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring barristers! Discover everything you need to know about becoming a barrister by visiting LawCareers.Net's Barrister hub: https://www.lawcareers.net/Barristers Find out more about The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/530221062;338120834;o
In the latest episode of COMMERCIAL CONNECT, Ellie and Dimitar from LawCareers.Net discuss some recent business and commercial news stories, including Gatwick Airport's second runway project, DBS Bank's plans to cut 4,000 temporary roles due to AI integration, Instagram potentially launching Reels as a standalone app and Sky's accusation of Amazon's failure to prevent piracy on its Fire TV Sticks. Listen for a bitesize boost of commercial awareness! LawCareers.Net's Commercial awareness hub: www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness The commercial news round-ups are posted every Thursday on our News section: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/News Trending commercial issues to know about in 2025: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/18022025-Trending-commercial-issues-to-know-about-in-2025 Wrestle with PESTLE: impact of AI on the legal field: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/Wrestle-with-PESTLE-impact-of-AI-on-the-legal-field Find out more about studying at The University of Law: link.lawcareers.net/ULawPodcast
In this Practice Area Profile episode, we speak to partner Francis Ho about his career in construction and engineering law at Charles Russell Speechlys and how this has evolved over the years. He talks about how his skills are applicable worldwide, his role in advising on contractual positions and how technology and changes in building regulations have transformed the construction industry. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Construction-engineering Find out more about training at Charles Russell Speechlys with the firm's LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Charles-Russell-Speechlys-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com
In this Practice Area Profile episode, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP associate Millie Parrott shares her journey into private client law, highlighting the variety of work and client interactions that come with this practice area. Millie also discusses some of the interesting cases she’s worked on, including one involving an ultra-high net-worth individual. Plus, she offers valuable advice for aspiring lawyers on choosing a career path. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Private-client Find out about training at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Charles-Russell-Speechlys-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com
In this Practice Area Profile episode, Walker Morris LLP senior associate Ryan Doodson describes his journey into commercial and technology law, his advice for aspiring lawyers and his thoughts on how AI is affecting the profession. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. Find out about training at Walker Morris LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Walker-Morris You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Company-commercial Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com
In this episode we speak to Dana Denis-Smith, CEO of Obelisk Support and founder of the First 100 Years, about her journey from journalist to lawyer. We chat about why Dana launched the First 100 Years, the mission behind Obelisk Support, the future of the legal profession for women and the new scholarship campaign – Paving the Way. Find out more about the Paving the Way scholarship campaign: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/News/Next-100-Years-launches-new-scholarship-campaign-20032024 Read Dana's thoughts on the values of the next generation of lawyers and whether law firms will rise to the challenge to meet these needs: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/Next-generation-want-employers-that-match-their-values-will-law-firms-rise-to Plus, we take a look at three women who've changed the legal industry in this Feature, including Dana: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/The-women-who-changed-the-legal-industry Find out more about studying at The University of Law: https://link.lawcareers.net/ULawPodcast
In the latest episode of COMMERCIAL CONNECT, Ellie and Dimitar from LawCareers.Net discuss some recent business and commercial news stories, including King Charles's speech on the new Labour government’s legislative plans, wages in the UK, the 'Taylor Swift effect' on inflation and an update on Amazon workers at the Coventry warehouse. Listen for a bitesize boost of commercial awareness! LawCareers.Net's Commercial awareness hub: www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness The commercial news round-ups are posted every Thursday on our News section: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/News The present and future of legal tech: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/The-present-and-future-of-legal-tech The impact LawCareersNetLIVE has had on my legal career – and how it can positively influence yours: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/The-impact-LawCareersNetLIVE-has-had-on-my-legal-career-and-how-it-can Find out more about studying at The University of Law: https://link.lawcareers.net/ULawPodcast
In the latest episode of COMMERCIAL CONNECT, Bethany and Ellie from LawCareers.Net discuss some recent business and commercial news stories, including Natwest's purchase of Sainsbury's Bank, recent Just Stop Oil protests and Amazon's Coventry warehouse making steps to unionising. Listen for a bitesize boost of commercial awareness! LawCareers.Net's Commercial awareness hub: www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness The commercial news round-ups are posted every Thursday on our News section: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/News Commercial Questions: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/CommercialQuestion Wrestle with PESTLE: Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/Wrestle-with-PESTLE-Taylor-Swift-The-Eras-Tour Find out more about studying at The University of Law: https://link.lawcareers.net/ULawPodcast
In the latest episode of COMMERCIAL CONNECT, Bethany and Ellie from LawCareers.Net sit down to discuss some recent business and commercial news stories, including interest rates, competing streaming services and TikTok. Listen for a bitesize boost of your commercial awareness! LawCareers.Net's Commercial awareness hub: https://www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness The commercial news round-ups are posted every Thursday on our News section: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/News Commercial Questions: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/CommercialQuestion Wrestle with PESTLE: https://www.lawcareers.net/Search?qs=wrestle+with+pestle Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w
In this episode we speak to legal professional Bunmi Jenfa about imposter syndrome, Shein lawsuits, career pivots and the importance of finding your 'why' when pursuing a legal career. Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w Sign up to LawCareers.Net here: lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register
In this episode we speak to John Watkins, director of employability at The University of Law, about qualifying work experience (QWE). John explains what QWE is, how it prepares aspiring solicitors for practising law, where you can complete it, as well as how you can get QWE accredited. Find out more about qualifying work experience: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/19122023-The-Solicitors-Qualifying-Exam-SQE-everything-you-need-to-know#QWE Find out more about the University of Law: https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/530221062;338120834;o Sign up to LawCareers.Net here: http://lawcareers.net/MyLCN/Register
In this fifth episode of our commercial news series, COMMERCIAL CONNECT, LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray discusses the Barbie movie and the sales Mattel has seen as a result, the conflict between Israel and Palestine, OfCom's concerns over Amazon and Microsoft and Katy Perry's recent music sale.
In this Practice Area Profile episode, Osborne Clarke LLP associate Arthur Hopkinson discusses his life as an environmental lawyer, how he came to the practice area, his transition from trainee to associate and the challenges both his practice area and the wider legal sector are facing right now. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Environment Find out about training at Osborne Clarke with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Osborne-Clarke-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com
In this Practice Area Profile episode, Louise Woods, partner and head of international disputes at US firm Vinson & Elkins RLLP, offers a brilliant insight into her practice area. She tells us what her work entails, the things she most enjoys about her career, and what factors she thinks will most impact the legal profession in the next five years. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/International-arbitration Find out about training at Vinson & Elkins with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Vinson-Elkins-RLLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com
In this Practice Area Profile episode, Yetunde Dania, partner and head of Trowers & Hamlins’ Birmingham office, speaks about her 20 years’ experience of working with landlords and the social housing sector. She also discusses her passion for diversity and inclusion, and what that means for the legal profession today. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Housinglandlord-tenant Find out about training at Trowers & Hamlins LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Trowers-Hamlins-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com
In this fourth episode of our commercial news series, COMMERCIAL CONNECT, LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray talks us through recent events that have caught our eye. From pardoning previously criminalised acts of homosexuality, to interest rates, to students graduating with blank pieces of paper, Niamh covers the stories everyone's talking about this summer. If you want to explore other commercial issues check out our explanation of the PESTLE method: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays…STLE-what-is-it You can keep building your commercial awareness by using our Commercial awareness hub, and by signing up to LawCareers.Net to get commercial updates straight to your inbox. Visit the Commercial awareness hub: www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w
In this Practice Area Profile episode, newly qualified associate Eric Burke-Arevalo discusses his career so far, including his training contract at the firm, secondment to the Paris office, day-to-day work as an associate, and what he wishes he’d known before embarking on this career. Eric also explains about what working in projects/project finance is really like. Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career. You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Projectsproject-finance Find out about training at White & Case LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/White-Case-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com
In the third episode of our COMMERCIAL CONNECT series LawCareers.Net’s Niamh Gray analyses the likely impacts of Skipton Building Society's new no deposit mortgage initiative. They discuss what the political, economic, social, legal and environmental factors are, and why it all matters when it comes to being commercially aware. If you want to explore these factors on other issues check out our explanation of the PESTLE method: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays…STLE-what-is-it You can keep building your commercial awareness by using our Commercial awareness hub, and by signing up to LawCareers.Net to get commercial updates straight to your inbox. Visit the Commercial awareness hub: www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness Find out more about studying at The University of Law: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w