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. 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 Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Lewis Silkin partner Paul Gillen talks about his journey from HR management to employment law partner, the employment rights landscape and the importance of emotional intelligence. 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/Employment-pensions-incentives Find out about training at Lewis Silkin LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Lewis-Silkin 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: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Ropes & Gray International LLP associate Emilio Fabrizi describes his journey into private equity law, his career highlight so far 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: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Ropes-Gray-International-LLP Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

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: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

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: ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/487671176;294822526;w

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.