Emerging legal talent and future trainee solicitor Debora Mosso shares her powerful journey into immigration law — shaped by lived experience, public policy insight, and a deep commitment to access and empathy in legal practice.A must-listen episode of The Lawyer Files.

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In this episode, I sit down with Debora Mosso — Immigration Paralegal at Lewis Silkin and incoming trainee solicitor — whose path into law has been shaped by early migration, cross-jurisdictional experience, and a belief that law should serve people, not just processes.From supporting asylum applicants at Phoenix Law, to contributing to legislative drafting with the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Debora’s journey reflects policy fluency, cultural sensitivity, and a strong belief in the power of legal storytelling.

We talk about:

✅ How her own migration from Portugal to Northern Ireland influenced her desire to work in immigration law

✅ What she learned supporting asylum seekers — and how that experience shaped her emotional connection to the law

✅ Her placement in the Northern Ireland Civil Service and how it deepened her understanding of policy, legislation, and precision in language

✅ Her reflections on balancing empathy with commercial awareness in business immigration

✅ Why fluency in Portuguese has helped her support both vulnerable individuals and high-profile clients

✅ How LawPod taught her storytelling, collaboration, and communication that now influence her work with clients

✅ Advice for aspiring solicitors on embracing diversity of experience, building cultural awareness, and shaping a legal career with purposeWhether you’re passionate about policy, curious about immigration law, or navigating your own journey into the profession — Debora’s story is full of clarity, insight, and grounded encouragement.

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