Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees

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Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees

The BBC Legal team takes a fresh look at the legal profession and how you can become a lawyer. We meet some amazing people who we think will inspire you whether you’re considering a career in law, taking the first steps or working your way up and looking for guidance about what to do next. This is Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees… plus lots of other useful things we’ve found out about becoming a lawyer and the people that do. Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Bonus episode: Diversity is a way of thinking!

    01/08/2022

    Bonus episode: Diversity is a way of thinking!

    In this season 3 bonus, we re-release a popular episode from series 1: our check in with Vaibhav Adlakha - solicitor and diversity & inclusion trailblazer. Vaibhav tells us what he thinks makes a work place inclusive, why mental adjustments can be more important than physical ones and what’s ironic about his current role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  2. The SQE Explained

    01/08/2022

    The SQE Explained

    Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees series 3 episode 4 is a re-release of our discussion with Dr Victoria Roper, Associate Professor at Northumbria University and Chair of the National Education and Training Committee of the Law Society. Victoria clarifies the finer points of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (or SQE) which was introduced in September 2021 and will eventually replace the current Legal Practice Course (LPC). She also answers crucial questions like – How much will it cost? What happens if I fail an exam? And what to do if you’ve already started the LPC? More information about the SQE: https://www.sra.org.uk/students/sqe/ https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/law-schools/solicitors-qualifying-examination-sqe https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/solicitors-qualifying-examination-sqe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  3. Top tips for CVs, applications & interviews – with Rianna Powponne

    01/08/2022

    Top tips for CVs, applications & interviews – with Rianna Powponne

    The third instalment in our legal apprenticeships series re-visits the previous chat with Rianna Powponne of Rare Recruitment. Rianna shares essential advice about CVs, applications and interviews, including what to put in, what to leave out, how to tell your story and dealing with tough interview questions. National Careers Service: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  4. Legal apprenticeships: all you need to know – with Ceri Evans

    01/08/2022

    Legal apprenticeships: all you need to know – with Ceri Evans

    In this re-released episode, Georgie and Ella discuss legal apprenticeships with Ceri Evans, National Programme Director for Apprenticeships at the University of Law. Listen in to get the facts about legal apprenticeships - which organisations offer them, how much you get paid and the importance of finding the right place for you. Further info about apprenticeships:   https://allaboutapprenticeships.co.uk/ https://www.ucas.com/understanding-apprenticeships Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  5. Personal experience of legal apprenticeship – with Maia Crockford and Teagan Williams

    01/08/2022

    Personal experience of legal apprenticeship – with Maia Crockford and Teagan Williams

    The legal-apprenticeship-themed third series of Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees begins with BBC’s very own legal apprentice Georgie Yates and former apprentice Ella Lycett leading a lively and enlightening conversation with Maia Crockford and Teagan Williams. In this episode from the first series, Maia (DAC Beachcroft LLP) and Teagan (Severn Trent Water) explain why they turned down university places to take up legal apprenticeships. They share some of the challenges and rewards of starting work at 18, balancing work with studying and how their apprenticeships have grown their skills and confidence – as well as their bank balances! Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  6. Pauline Campbell: Be strong in your resolve

    03/02/2022

    Pauline Campbell: Be strong in your resolve

    Pauline Campbell is our final career changer in our mini series – she qualified as a lawyer at the age of 41 after a successful career as a housing benefits officer. She went on to work at Hackney Borough Council and now she’s a senior lawyer for the prosecution team at London Borough of Waltham Forest. She talks about how the Steven Lawrence case spurred her on to finally taking the leap into law and how she made it by building on the skills she’d gained along the way. Pauline has written a book about race, identity and belonging titled ‘Rice and Peas and Fish and Chips’.    Useful links: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/en/topics/in-house/working-in-house-local-government https://llg.org.uk/  (Lawyers in Local Government) https://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/ https://www.hmcts-trainee-legal-advisers.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  7. Suzanne Hutton: Showcase your skills

    27/01/2022

    Suzanne Hutton: Showcase your skills

    Suzanne Hutton offers practical advice to students on a daily basis in her role as careers manager for online students at The University of Law. Suzanne works with lots of mature students and people moving into law so in this episode our very own career changer Joanna Prior, trainee solicitor at BBC Legal, asks those key questions that every career changer needs the answers to. From practical tips about funding to finding your narrative, Suzanne is here to help anyone wanting to transition into law.    Useful links for career changers Fees and Funding: https://www.law.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course-fees-and-funding/ ULaw career change scholarships: https://www.law.ac.uk/study/scholarships-bursaries/ Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA): https://www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  8. Victoria Roper: The SQE explained (Re-release)

    20/01/2022

    Victoria Roper: The SQE explained (Re-release)

    We’re re-releasing this episode from series 1 to bump it up for all you career changers out there – here’s a really clear explanation of the SQE and how it might be able to help you. Dr Victoria Roper, Associate Professor at Northumbria University and Chair of the National Education and Training Committee of the Law Society, clarifies the finer points of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (or SQE) which was introduced in September 2021 and will eventually replace the current Legal Practice Course (LPC). She answers crucial questions like – How much will it cost? What happens if I fail an exam? And what to do if you’ve already started the LPC? Information about the SQE: https://www.sra.org.uk/students/sqe/ https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/law-schools/solicitors-qualifying-examination-sqe https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/solicitors-qualifying-examination-sqe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
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The BBC Legal team takes a fresh look at the legal profession and how you can become a lawyer. We meet some amazing people who we think will inspire you whether you’re considering a career in law, taking the first steps or working your way up and looking for guidance about what to do next. This is Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees… plus lots of other useful things we’ve found out about becoming a lawyer and the people that do. Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    BBC Legal
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2022
  • Épisodes
    29
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