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In this episode, host Sophie Campbell is joined by guest Naomi Pryde. Naomi shares stories from her own life and career, and discusses her experience of being a woman in the legal profession. Naomi speaks candidly about work-life balance, how to avoid burnout, and steps that junior lawyers can take to set boundaries. Naomi also
discusses the Mindful Business Charter and how the pandemic has changed attitudes in the profession to flexible ways of working.  


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In this podcast episode, host Aman Uppal is joined by guest Janeen Carruthers to discuss the process of writing a private law dissertation. Janeen explores how to tackle writing a private law dissertation and what contributes to a well written dissertation in this area, whilst also giving practical writing advice to students embarking on their dissertations. 

In this podcast episode, host Aman Uppal is joined by guest Professor Alison Britton to discuss the process of writing a public law dissertation. Professor Britton explores how best to navigate this writing process and the things to try and avoid when doing so, whilst giving helpful and practical advice for students who are or will be writing a dissertation in this area of law. 



This is part two of our four-part series on writing a dissertation, so be sure to tune into the third instalment where we discuss writing a private law dissertation.

In this podcast episode, host Aman Uppal is joined by guest Dr Nick McKerrell to discuss some general hints and tips for writing a legal dissertation. Dr McKerrell explores the common issues students find themselves facing when writing a dissertation and gives helpful advice on how to avoid the pitfalls during the writing process. 



This is just part one of our four-part series on writing a dissertation, so be sure to tune into part 2 where we hone in on the specific area of public law and  the process of writing a dissertation in that area. 

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In this episode, Amina and Brianella dive into Part 2 of SYLA's Men's Mental Health series, joined by the insightful James McFarlane. Together, they explore the significance of embracing failure, fostering accountability in mental health, and navigating the pitfalls of toxic productivity.

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For those interested in joining James's men's well-being group, please reach out to legalmenswellbeing@outlook.com.

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In line with Mental Health Awareness Month, hosts Brianella and Amina are joined by guest James McFarlane to discuss a topic that is often overlooked in the legal profession: Men's Mental Health.



In this episode, we will explore the challenges facing men in the legal profession when it comes to mental health, including the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and the importance of creating a supportive workplace culture that prioritises mental health.



This is just part 1 of our two part series on men's mental health in the legal profession, so be sure to tune in to part 2 where we'll delve deeper into this important topic.



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