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Ep.56: LittleLaw with Idin Sabahipour13 May 202400:27:51

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In today's episode, we're diving into the dynamic world of alternative legal careers with a spotlight on entrepreneurship in the legal realm. And who better to spill the beans with than the ingenious founder of LittleLaw, Idin Sabahipour!

LittleLaw isn't just your average newsletter; it's a powerhouse of commercial awareness, crafted by a former associate turned trailblazer. Idin's journey from law student to startup maven is a testament to the endless possibilities awaiting legal minds beyond the traditional path.

Join us as we unravel the mysteries of commercial awareness, explore how LittleLaw revolutionizes the landscape for aspiring lawyers, and uncover the symbiotic relationship between law and entrepreneurship. It's a conversation brimming with insight, inspiration, and, of course, plenty of legal tea to sip on.

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Ep. 55: Google with Clare Kelly19 Mar 202400:50:08

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This week we sit down with Claire Kelly, Competition Counsel  at Google. 

In the episode we discuss what competition law is and its intersectionality with other areas of law such as privacy law, the perception of Google and other BigTech companies as monopolies abusing their power and the new Digital Markets Act from the EU and what that means for BigTech.

Outside of Google, we talk about Claire’s own career journey, specifically her transition from private practice to in-house and the different rewarding experiences between the two.

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Ep. 46: Art & Cultural Heritage Law with Alexia Vassilika Ogden21 Mar 202300:46:56

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This week we're sitting down with Alexia Vassilika Ogden, an Associate at Canvas Art Law, a boutique law firm specializing in Art & Cultural Heritage Law. 

In the episode we discuss what Art & Cultural Heritage Law is, the transparency and regulation in the sector especially in an age of digital art, as well as the growing practice of moral restitution. 

Outside art, we discuss Alexia’s own career journey, specifically her experience taking the SQE, how it empowered her to take on a career in Art Law, and the skills necessary to break into the space.

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Ep. 45: Litigation Funding with Hugh Tait07 Mar 202300:35:12

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This week we’re sitting down with Hugh Tait, a Senior Investment Officer at Woodsford, an ESG/access to justice litigation finance business.

In the episode we discuss what litigation finance is, the recent rise of the industry in the UK, what makes a litigation claim an attractive asset to invest in, and finally the criteria used when assessing a claim to invest in. 

Outside of Litigation Funding, we discuss Hugh’s own journey, coming from down-under to the UK, from private practice to litigation funding, and all the lessons learned along the way. 

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Ep. 44: Paralympian-turned-Lawyer with Amy Marren28 Feb 202300:32:55

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Now typically in LegalTea we don’t tread on the same topic twice, but our next guest’s story was such a special one and gave us new insights into a topic we recently covered we decided to bend the rules again. 

You see this week we’re sitting down with Amy Marren, a Double Paralympian Swimmer and Solicitor Apprentice at BPP University.

While most of us were struggling to wake up for our 9AM classes, Amy was swimming laps around her competitors at the Rio Olympics, and upon donning her cap and goggles has decided to pursue the relatively new qualification path of solicitor apprenticeships. 

In the episode we discuss Amy’s life as a Solicitor Apprentice, the transferable skills her swimming career gave her to excel in the legal profession, and dispelling the  FOMO of university life when choosing the apprenticeship route instead. 

Outside of Apprenticeships, we discuss about Amy’s disability and disability within the legal profession more generally, specifically how people can support and better integrate those with disabilities into the legal profession.

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Ep. 43: Racing & Bloodstock Law with Charlotte Ebbutt14 Feb 202300:36:53

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This week we’re sitting down with Charlotte Ebutt, an Associate at RWK Goodman specialising in Racing & Bloodstock Law. In the episode we discuss what Racing & Bloodstock Law is, the impact of the Queen’s death on the industry, and the globalization of the sport. 

Outside of racing, we discuss Charlotte’s own journey into the legal profession, her choice to go to a regional firm over a city firm, and the importance of learning the lingo of the industry you’re working in. 

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Ep. 42: Legal Business Development with Scott Simmons07 Feb 202300:40:48

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This week we’re sitting down with the Rain Man himself - Scott Simmons. Certified in ‘turning lawyers into rainmakers’, Scott is a Business Development Coach for Lawyers. 

In the episode we discuss what Legal Business Development is, the importance of lawyers having business development skills, and what young professionals entering the profession can do to stand out. 

Outside Legal Business Development we discuss Scott’s own legal journey from Solicitor to Business Development Coach, the value in opting to train at a smaller firm, and how to make the most out of the journey.

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Ep. 41: Legal Design with Sarah Ouis24 Jan 202300:52:01

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This week we sit down with Sarah Ouis, Founder of LawButHow, a platform where she disseminates Design Thinking insights for the legal industry and creates training manuals and guides to assist others to do the same, all whilst she works as the Director of Commercial at ContractPod AI, a LegalTech company. 

In the episode we discuss what Legal Design is, the importance of empathy in the legal industry, and what role LegalTech plays in it. 

Outside of Legal Design, we talk about Sarah’s career journey from French Qualified in-house counsel to working  Legal Design and Legal Tech, we discuss the trials and tribulations in the process of pursuing what gives you joy, and the importance of determining what your value add is. 

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Ep. 40: Insurance Law with Rachel Farnworth17 Jan 202300:50:40

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This week we’re going to be focusing on the world of Insurance, sitting down with Rachel Farnworth, a Defendant Insurance Solicitor at Clyde & Co and former President of TFOIL - Tomorrow’s Forum of Insurance Lawyers. Rachel specializes in the defense of employers and public liability claims in the retail, leisure, transport and logistics sectors with regards to insurance. 

In the episode we deconstruct what Insurance Law is, the long-term impact COVID and technological innovation have had on the area, and the career opportunities and support offered by TFOIL to Insurance Lawyers. 

Outside Insurance, we discuss the importance of embracing the process in one’s career journey, the power of communication, and championing social mobility. 

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Ep. 39: Dance Music Law with Tiffany Law10 Jan 202301:13:36

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Happy New Year folks - 2023 has entered the chat - and whether you’ve just worn off from the holiday hangover/food fest or are well into your new-year-new-me mantra, I’m glad to have you back tuning into the show for another episode. 

This week’s episode has all to do with Dance Music Law. We sit down with Tiffany Law, a Legal & Business Affairs Manager at Involved Group, parent company of multiple record labels, a publishing arm, and an events arm, making it a full-service record label with ancillary service offerings

In the episode we deconstruct the perception of record labels as money-grabbers, how the music industry has handled the advent of streaming and blockchain, and the various areas of law involved in music. 

Outside music, we discuss Tiffany’s own career journey, from Canadian undergrad to pursuing a law career in the UK, from completing a TC in private practice to jumping to in-house, and the meaning of staying true to your values. 

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Ep. 38: Corporate Human Rights with Professor Nick Friedman13 Dec 202201:05:22

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Today’s episode focuses on corporations, but from a different angle than you’re used to. Typically you hear about corporations and human rights in the context of corporate exploitation and immoral behavior. But what about corporations themselves having human rights? Can they? Should they? WILL THEY? 

Well we at LegalTea decided to go to the expert Professor Nick Friedman to find out. Nick is a Fellow and Associate Lecturer in Public Law at the University of Cambridge. Prior to this, Nick was a Corporate Lawyer in New York as Cravath. Aside from teaching, Nick researches how the inter-relationship between corporate law and public law, combining his corporate experience with his public law passion and knowledge.

In the episode we discuss the origin and history of the corporation, their treatment in Criminal Law and the unintended consequences in Human Rights, and whether corporations can actually be a moral agent.  

This is a special episode to me because Nick was my professor back at Oxford and I credit the man for teaching me how to write essays properly which without I doubt I would have made it as far as I did in my career. I hope you enjoy the episode and get as much out of it as I did.

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Ep. 37: Solicitor Apprenticeships with Joanna Hughes02 Dec 202200:31:40

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Welcome back everybody! It’s been a minute - we’ve got quite the line-up this Season - from Academic to Private Practice, from Human Rights to Video Games, to today’s premiere episode. You might have seen more and more recently the term ‘Solicitor Apprenticeships’ appearing more on the news and in Law Firms’ offerings. But what are they exactly and how do they differ from a traditional training contract? 

Well we here at LegalTea decided to reach out to the champion of solicitor apprenticeships herself, Joanna Hughes, Director at Joanna Hughes Solicitor Apprenticeships. Joanna worked as a solicitor at A&O for 25 years and helped create the Solicitor Apprenticeship program for the firm before setting up her own shop promoting and facilitating the adoption of Solicitor Apprenticeships across other law firms and in-house firms alike.

In the episode we discuss what Solicitor Apprenticeships are, the exponential adoption by law firms and in-house departments, and how to navigate the decision between doing a traditional TC vs a Solicitor Apprenticeship. 

Outside of the talk of Apprenticeships, we discuss Joanna’s own journey, the value community in one’s career development, and the future. 

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Ep. 54: FIFA with Victor Rodrigo Zamora09 Jan 202400:34:35

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This week we sit down with Victor Rodrigo Zamora, Senior Legal Counsel at FIFA, the international governing body association of football, or simply that organisation that does the World Cup every 4 years and has its name on the videogame every football fan buys every year (well not anymore but that’s besides the point).. 

In the episode we discuss what FIFA is, what initiatives and reforms the organisation is implementing and the variety of legal work that’s involved.

Outside of FIFA, we talk about Victor’s own journey, from football player to football lawyer, the obstacles he has had to overcome to get to where he is today and the importance of having enthusiasm and passion as the secret ingredient to find professional success. 

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Ep. 36: SeedLegals with Flora Suen-Krujatz29 Mar 202200:22:29

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SEASON 2 FINALE - it's been a hell of a season at LegalTea and to finish it off we are focusing not so much on endings but about beginnings, the beginning of ideas and businesses - specifically Start-Ups. Funny how we think of the legal rights and obligations of businesses once they’re in a fully fledged form such as a multinational corporation, but rarely when it’s a mere start-up. 

This week we sit down with Flora Suen-Krujatz, Chief Legal Officer at SeedLegals, a one-stop online platform designed to address all the legal needs for start-ups to create and grow their business. 

In the episode we discuss the common legal issues faced by start-ups, why start-ups are underserved by existing legal service providers, and how the use of technology such as SeedLegals addresses this issue. 

Outside the platform we discuss Flora’s own journey from corporate into legaltech, whether lawyers need to know how to code, and the skills needed to get into the legaltech space.

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Ep. 35: Legal Recruitment with Tom Caplan22 Mar 202200:44:42

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According to the Law Society’s 2020 Annual Statistics Report of the average 23,000 people that held a law degree between 2011-2019, only 5,000 secured a training contract (AllAboutLaw). Whilst here at LegalTea we’ve discussed the plenty of other career paths law graduates take, it does show the competitiveness of obtaining a legal training contract.

So to help us explain the movements and the competitiveness of the legal market, we decided to call an expert in. This week we’ll be sitting down with Tom Caplan, Managing Director at Hatton Search, a legal recruitment agency procuring for positions across the entire legal market. In the episode we discuss the value of talking to a legal recruiter, debunking the transactional relationship to legal recruitment, and the state of the legal market in a post-COVID world. 

Outside the market, we discuss Tom’s personal career journey, transitioning out of private practice and into the recruitment game, the skills that make a good legal recruiter, and his highlight moment on the job. 

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Ep. 34: Financial Ombudsman Service with Tim Emerton15 Mar 202200:54:25

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Finances - with the cost of living rising be it through energy prices, inflation, student loans, or simply the price of your local pint - the costs are being felt and they’re being felt hard. 

This week we’ll be exploring financial disputes that everyday consumers have with credit providers, travel insurance, and more as we sit down with Tim Emerton, a Senior Investigator at the Financial Ombudsman Service. In the episode we talk about what the Financial Ombudsman Service does, the common disputes received and how COVID has impacted, as well as the recent rise in Buy-Now-Pay-Later schemes.

Outside of the Service, we talk about Tim’s own career journey, specifically feeling like drifting at the start of your career and demystifying the Russell Group 2.1 or bust philosophy to legal careers. 

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Ep. 33: Court of Protection Law with Laura Christodoulou08 Mar 202200:37:18

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Last year Britney Spears made headlines in her legal battle against her father for control of the conservatorship so that she can make her own decisions about her finances and wellbeing. 

This week's episode is all on the area of law underlying this legal battle: Court of Protection Law. 

We sit down with Laura Christodoulou, a Compensation Protection Unit Solicitor at Royds Withy King. In the episode we talk about what the Court of Protection is for, how the UK system differs from the US system, and how lawyers in this area determine what is in a client’s ‘best interests’. 

Outside of the Court, we talk about Laura’s own career journey, specifically taking your time after graduating uni to find the career for you and the importance of trying out alternative or niche career areas in law.

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Ep. 32: Disability Rights Law with Chris Fry01 Mar 202200:40:17

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Disability Rights is an area of law that is rarely, if at all, touched upon in law schools and yet one which affects a significant number of people. 

This week we sit down with Chris Fry, a Consultant Solicitor at Scott-Moncrieff & Associates, but also the Co-Founder of Disability Passport and Disability Rights TV. In the episode we discuss what Disability Rights Law is, the importance of educating the public and service providers and employers as to disability rights, and the lack of lawyers and law firms in the area. 

Outside of these topics, we discuss Chris’s career journey - particularly in suffering from chronic illness early on in his career  and how it motivated him to get into the practice area.

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Ep. 31: International Human Rights Law with Nora Mbagathi22 Feb 202200:44:43

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This week we’ll be sitting down with Nora Mbagathi, a Senior Associate Legal Officer at the Open Society Foundation. In the episode we discuss what the Open Society Foundation is, tackle the thematic topics of digital rights and statelessness, and how African jurisprudence is at the cutting edge of human rights issues and solutions. 

Outside of these topics, we discuss Nora’s career journey - particularly pursuing a law degree in the US as opposed to the UK, the obstacles in gaining work experience in Human Rights as a graduate, and the difference between an International Human Rights Lawyer and a Human Rights Litigator. 

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Ep. 30: Financial Crime Law with James Bewley15 Feb 202200:42:03

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All law students learn about Criminal Law as part of their degree, but few know about financial and white collar crimes.

This week we’ll be sitting down with James Bewely, a Director in the Financial Crime Business Oversight Compliance team at Barclays. In the episode we discuss what is Financial Crime Law, the factors that gave its accelerated rise to a prominent area of practice, and the role of technological development in it. 

Outside of Financial Crime, we discuss James’s career journey - starting off as a Criminal Barrister, transitioning to a Senior Associate at HSF, and finally life as an in-house lawyer and the career progression opportunities that come from it.

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Ep. 29: Legal Translation with Irene Corchado Resmella08 Feb 202200:43:22

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This week we’ll be sitting down with Irene Corchado Resmella, an independent Legal Translator specializing in English-Spanish translation for matters of Succession Law in Wales, Scotland, and England. 

In the episode we discuss what is Legal Translation, why Legal Translation services are still necessary given technologies like Google Translate, and the key challenges faced with Legal Translation. 

Outside of Legal Translation, we discuss Irene’s personal experience in penetrating the Legal Industry from a non-law background, the volatility and pressures of being freelance, as well as the importance of building genuine relationships with not only clients but all other stakeholders in the market.

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Ep. 28: Mindfulness with Luke Doherty01 Feb 202201:13:04

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Introducing the beginning of our special episode series, focusing on themes facing the Legal Industry in general. 

This week we’ll be sitting down with Luke Doherty, a Managing Director at Mindful Peak Performance, a non-profit dedicated to sharing a mindfulness-based approach to performance. Luke works with a variety of people, from high profile corporate executives to professional athletes to disadvantaged youths.  

In the episode we discuss what exactly Mindfulness is, the toxic effects of hustle culture and its centrality to identity particularly amongst men, and how to use Mindfulness not only to be more in touch with ourselves, but also how to get more in touch with doing what we love. 

Outside of the practice area, we discuss both Luke’s own professional journey, from playing rugby for England, becoming a Director for a Charity, becoming a Buddhist, and starting his own mindfulness company; but also Luke’s own personal journey in the background.

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Ep. 27: Criminal Litigation & Extradition Law with Chris Stevens25 Jan 202201:15:00

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Kicking off 2022 with an exciting episode exploring the world of extradition. 

We sit down with Chris Stevens, a Criminal Litigation and Extradition Solicitor and founder of his own Law Firm CJS Defense Ltd.

In the episode we discuss the resourceful and variable lifestyle of a lawyer working in this space, how Brexit and COVID have changed the practice area, as well as the sometimes skewed and politicized nature of Extradition. 

Outside of the practice area, we discuss Chris’s own personal career journey, from transitioning from the Barrister to the Solicitor route, starting up his own law firm, and the power of building relationships in one’s professional career.

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Ep. 53: Legal Branding with Daisy Doardo09 Oct 202300:28:44

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This week we sit down with Daisy Doardo, medical negligence paralegal and founder of Daisy Legal, a business providing social media management and branding services to law firms and legal consultants. 

In the episode, we discuss what Legal Branding is, the importance of branding for lawyers and law firms alike, and the power of LinkedIn. 

Outside of Legal Branding, we discuss Daisy’s unconventional career journey, the struggles of mental health and the importance of knowing how to pivot.

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Ep. 26: Climate Change & Environmental Law with Andy Raine07 Dec 202101:01:37

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This week we’ll be sitting down with Andy Raine, Head of the International Law Unit at UNEP (United Nations Environmental Programme). With over 20 years experience in environmental law and climate change, Andy sits down to talk to us about the triple planetary crisis, his experience in working  in both the private and public sector, the nuanced impact COVID has had on the climate change movement, and much more. 

Outside of the practice area, we discuss Andy’s own personal career journey such as the importance of having a compass to guide your career, the need to be open to new opportunities and find mentors to develop your professional experience, and lastly how Environmental Law was literally love at first sight for him. 


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Ep. 25: Blockchain Law & Governance with Nathan Vandy30 Nov 202101:11:25

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Confused about the Blockchain lingo? Feeling FOMO for not having invested in Bitcoin back in 2008? Curious as to the legal implications behind the technology?

This week to help us get on the train to Blockchain city, we sit down with Nathan Vandy, Head of Legal at WACEO. In the episode we discuss what is Blockchain, explore the Blockchain lingo of DAOs & NFTs, explore the history and criticisms behind Blockchain, and get into the vast amount of legal work and issues surrounding the technology. 

Outside blockchain, we discuss Nathan’s own career journey, creating your own career-path, the importance of having a wide yet comprehensive understanding of legal areas, and how to breathe through it and let it come to you.

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Ep. 24: Medical Negligence with Kimberley Nightingale23 Nov 202100:52:35

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What happens when doctors get it wrong? Is there any truth to the 'ambulance chaser' name given to lawyers? How has the pandemic affected life-saving diagnoses and treatments?

This week we explore the world of Medical Negligence with Kimberley Nightingale, a Medical Negligence Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell. 

In the episode we discuss what Medical Negligence is, deconstruct the ambulance chaser myth behind lawyers in this arena, and how COVID may cause a spike in Medical Negligence litigation in the long-term. 

Outside medicine, we discuss Kimberley’s own career journey in the practice area, starting out as a paralegal all the way to a solicitor, the benefits of working at a regional office, and the importance of people skills in an area where you deal with many different stakeholders. 

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Ep. 23: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) with Spela Berlizg16 Nov 202100:33:24

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Ever wonder who and what's behind the OECD? 

This week we sit down with Spela Berlizg, a Legal Consultant at the OECD. 

In the episode we discuss, what the OECD is, the vast undertaking of timely insights and reports it manages to produce, and the importance of objectivity in the profession. 

Outside of the OECD, we also take some time to discuss Spela’s atypical route into Law - doing a European and International Law degree as a Bachelors, studying at Queen Mary’s International Campus Branch in Paris, and the importance of being curious.

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Ep. 22: Social Welfare Law with Alexa Thompson09 Nov 202100:47:48

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In one of our most inspiring episodes yet, we take a look at the world of Social Welfare Law, the nuance behind the causes of getting into debt, and government regulation in the area.

Outside we take some time to discuss Alexa's personal reliance on Social Welfare, her mindset  in pursuing a legal career, and the importance of taking your time. 

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Ep. 21: Private Client with Joshua Ryan02 Nov 202100:52:13

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Much is covered on the commercial reality of companies, but what of private clients? How are they affected by globalisation, crypto-assets, and the greatest generational transfer of wealth in our lifetime?

This week we sit down with Joshua Ryan, Solicitor at RadcliffesLeBrasseur, to answer that question and more in the world of private client. Stay to the end for some insightful career tips!

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Ep. 20: E-Marketing & Data Protection Law with Jade Bartlett26 Oct 202100:38:52

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They say 'If you don't pay for the product, then you are the product', but to what end? Can the laws allegedly protecting our data keep up with the pace of technological developments?

We sit down with Jade Bartlett, Global Compliance Officer at the Financial Times to explore this topics and more in a fireside chat you won't want to miss. 

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Ep. 19: Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) with Jadesola Sodipo19 Oct 202100:58:43

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We're back! With a fresh brew this season, we kick off by spilling the tea on the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) with Jadesola Sodipo, a recently qualified barrister at the CPS.

In the episode we discuss what the CPS is and its mandate, the life of an employed barrister, and the struggles of the pupillage process.

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Ep. 18: Animal Protection Law with Edie Bowles27 Apr 202100:57:31

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For our season finale, we decided to focus on an area of topic close to home - the rights and protections on Man’s best friend - Animals. 

This week we sit down with Edie Bowles, Co-Founder of Advocates for Animals - the UK’s first Animal Protection Law Firm. In the episode we discuss what is Animal Protection Law, the professionalization of Animal Protection over recent years, and what it was like starting up your own law firm.

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Ep. 17: Cannabis Law with Robert Jappie20 Apr 202100:55:45

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The drug has been called by many names and suffered from a heavily-embedded pop-culture stereotype since the war on drugs. However Cannabis has been riding a wave of legalization across the world recently - be it recreational, CBD, or even medical use.

This week we sit down with Robert Jappie, Life Science & Cannibinoid Regulation Partner at Ince. In the episode we hash out the details on the broad spectrum of cannabis uses, the incoming tide of legalization across the world, and Robert’s experience heading the first Cannabis Law department in the UK.

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Ep. 52: Legal PR with Antonia Welch25 Sep 202300:20:56

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This week we sit down with Antonia Welch, a freelance Legal PR and communications consultant. 

In the episode, we discuss what Legal PR and how it differs from traditional PR, why it’s important for firms to have Legal PR especially in the context of a merger, and how young lawyers can start getting involved. 

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Ep. 16: Contentious Trusts & Disputes with Elle McDonald30 Mar 202101:42:09

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Loss is a sad part of life, but it also raises important legal questions: who gets what? Was the person of sound mind when they made these bequests? And why are celebrities so obsessed with leaving their fortunes to their pets? 

This week we sit down with Elle McDonald, Contentious Trusts and Disputes Solicitor at Bolt Burdon and Brighton Sociology and Criminology Graduate. In the episode we delve in the world of Contentious Trusts as well as discuss the power of adversity and resilience in one's professional development journey.

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Ep. 15: Prison Law with Shkar Kider23 Mar 202101:22:00

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We’re all familiar with the cornerstone legal principle ‘innocent until proven guilty’, but what protections, if any, do the guilty deserve?

Here to answer that question and more this week is Shkar Kider, Prison Law Solicitor at Kesar & Co and UCL Law Grad. In the episode we discuss History and Purpose of Prisons, Prison Law’s interaction with Human Rights Law, Public Law, and Criminal Law, and the various themes and trends in the Prison Law sphere, not least the underreported and devastating impact COVID-19 pandemic has had on prisoners.

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Ep. 14: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) with Carolina Hanssen16 Mar 202101:09:52

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The COVID Pandemic has brought in a new wave of innovation - from mass organizational adoption of new technologies to groundbreaking vaccine breakthroughs. However are the laws of Intellectual Property the protectors of innovation or the enemy of it? 

We sit down this week with Carolina Hanssen, Legal Officer in the Legislative and Policy Advice Section at World Intellectual Property Organization. In the episode we discuss life working at WIPO - specifically her work in creating and developing IP systems for developing countries, the centrality of a tailored IP system to economic growth and development, and debunking the myths surrounding patents and IP as being anti-innovation.

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Ep. 13: Legal Insurance with Sam Cornelius09 Mar 202100:41:08

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Looking for a risk-seeking career?  

This week we sit down with Sam Cornelius, BTE Underwriter at ARAG Legal Services and Canterbury Christ Church Law Grad. In the episode we sit down to discuss the world of Legal Insurance - specifically the risk-seeking lifestyle of an underwriter, the impact COVID has had on the insurance market, and why it’s the perfect time to enter the Insurance game. 

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Ep. 12: Sports Law with Rustam Sethna02 Mar 202100:50:39

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Everyone knows the rules to a game of football, but are you familiar with the laws regulating sports? 

This week we sit down with  Rustam Sethna, Sports Law Associate at Mills & Reeve and Warwick University Law Grad. In this episode we explore the developing field of Sports Law, evolving from a niche practice area into a body of substantive laws and principles, the multi-faceted role of a sports lawyer, and the importance of having a referee regulating the games taking place off the pitch as having one regulating games taking place on the pitch. 

Off the pitch, we discuss Rustam’s unconventional road into Sports Law and his top tips in penetrating this competitive industry with the 3Ps: Patience, Perseverance, and Preparedness. 

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Ep. 11: European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) with Leila Bezdrob23 Feb 202100:37:06

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We all know how important how Human Rights are, but have you ever considered the stakes of adjudicating Human Rights cases on the international level? 

This week we sit down with Leila Bezdrob, former trainee at the European Court of Human Rights and Nantes University French Law Grad & Cardiff University English Law Graduate. In this episode we discuss Leila’s experience in working for one of the highest courts of Europe, the mentorship relationship working for a judge, the agility of the ECHR in adapting to the pandemic, and the symbolic as well as legal role taken by the courts. 

Outside the ECHR,  we discuss the difficulty of penetrating the Human Rights legal careers market and the ways one can build a reputation within it, as well as Leila’s dual-degree background and the experience of not only learning two different legal systems, but also 2 different methods of learning. 

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Ep. 10: LegalTech with Shaz Aziz16 Feb 202100:37:52

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AI, Blockchain, Machine Learning - you've heard them all before, but have you heard about no-code?

This week we sit down with Shaz Aziz,  Director of Markets and Growth at Neota Logic, a LegalTech start-up dedicated towards productizing legal services and operations through its proprietary no-code platform. In this episode we discuss with Shaz how to navigate the vast array of LegalTech providers, the difference between point-based and platform-based solutions, and how no-code's accessibility threatens to revolutionize how we view software development and the provision of legal services today.

Outside of tech talk, we go over Shaz's decision to leave the Corporate Law life after qualifying at Herbert Smith Freehills and jumping into the exciting yet unknown world of LegalTech and the mindset and tips he recommends to people thinking of making a career change.

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Ep. 9: Regulatory Law with Matthew Cassells09 Feb 202100:48:38

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Remembering our key workers on the frontlines, this week we dedicate the episode to discovering about the rules and regulations that form a professional discipline - that help set the standard, discipline, and rigour that we come to expect of professionals.

This week we interview Matthew Cassells, Senior Lawyer at the Nursery and Midwifery Council, on life of a regulatory lawyer, the challenges and opportunities brought by the COVID pandemic, and how to leverage your non-law background into an asset in the face of a competitive and grueling application process.

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Ep. 8: Family Law with Scott Halliday02 Feb 202100:50:32

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Business and commercial matters aren't exclusive to the Corporate world - it's but one perspective of it.

This week we sit down with Irwin Mitchell Associate and University of York Law Grad Scott Halliday on all things Family Law - behind the personal and nuanced legal issues arising within it, the volatile and high pressure work environment, as well as the opportunity to feedback your practice into the theoretical.

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Ep. 7: Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) with Antoine Parry26 Jan 202100:40:28

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Brexit means Brexit, but have you ever thought about what really happens in the courts of the European Union?

This week we sit down with Antoine Parry,  Legal Assistant to the Court of Justice of the European Union and University fo Sheffield Law Graduate.

In this episode we discuss about life working in the highest court of Europe - the controversy surrounding the CJEU as a political actor, Antoine's experience as a common law student working with civil lawyers in determining EU legal matters, and the academic and cross-jurisdictional nature of the work he undertakes.

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Ep. 51: PocketLaw with Kira Unger11 Sep 202300:27:52

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This week we sit down with Kira Unger, Co-Founder and CEO of Pocket Law, an all-in-one legal platform servicing in-house teams and other businesses with their legal matters. 

In the episode what PocketLaw does, how to stand out in a crowded LegalTech marketplace and changing the paradigm of lawyers from cost-centres to drivers of value.

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Ep. 6: Mental Health Law with Steve Lawlor19 Jan 202100:37:14

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Ever heard of Mental Health Law? Neither did we before we sat down with Steve - a Panel Accredited Mental Health Law Solicitor and University of Wolverhampton Law Graduate.

Mental Health is something as a society we've become increasingly more aware of and look after, but rarely do we think of the laws and regulations surrounding it.

In this episode we discuss about life working in Mental Health Law - particularly the importance of being a people-person and knowing how to tailor your approach when dealing with vulnerable clients, the multi-faceted yet ultimately self-employed nature of the job, and the impact that the COVID pandemic has had on not only the way that Steve represents his clients but also the workload Steve has had.

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Ep. 5: United Nations with Jood W. Alharthi12 Jan 202101:13:05

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To cheer up people's spirits this week after the reintroduction of national lockdowns, I wanted to share with you perhaps one of my favorite conversations I’ve had on LegalTea thus far - not only for the impact and excitement in the practice area we’ll be discussing, but for its overall testament to the importance of resilience and proactivity with one’s career

This week we sit down with Jood W. Alharthi, UN Peacebuilding Associate and Swansea LLB/SOAS LLM Graduate. In the episode we discuss life working at the United Nations - the centrality of project management, working with a variety of governmental as well as local stakeholders in conflict zones, and adapting priorities and project goals in the wake of COVID. But we also talk about Jood’s unique career journey, from doing her LLB at Swansea University, to working in Corporate Law, to creating her own LegalTech start-up, to ending up working at the HQ UN office in New York. 

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Ep. 4: Gambling Law with Jessica Wilson05 Jan 202100:29:03

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In the spirit of the New Year, we kick off 2021 with the law regulating games of chance (and the chance any of us will stick to our New Years Resolutions). 

This week we sit down with Jessica Wilson, a Gambling Lawyer and University of Southampton Law Graduate. In the episode we discuss the parameters and functions of Gambling Law, the multi-faceted nature to the work of a Gambling Lawyer, as well as how sometimes taking a chance and venturing out into a completely new practice area can literally pay off.

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Ep. 3: Aviation Consultancy with Ali Agah15 Dec 202000:30:32

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When trying to take flight to your dream career, it's important to capitalize on your niche.

This week we interview Ali Agah - former Aviation Consulting Analyst at Helios and University of York Law Graduate - on the regulatory diversity and excitement behind the aviation industry in a pandemic world, the difference between the solicitor and consultant life, and the importance of capitalizing on your niche in order to stand out as a candidate.

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