Law Talks

A career in law can seem daunting and arduous when first starting out. Join aspiring lawyer Ellie as she discusses the extensive world of law with legal professionals. With one clear mission - to inspire, educate, and empower - Law Talks strives to bridge the gap for those who may lack direct access to professional connections. Our monthly episodes delve into enlightening conversations with professionals in the legal field, aiming to demystify the complexities of law and provide valuable insights to help listeners understand what it takes to thrive in this field. Law Talks is a podcast for aspiring lawyers, by aspiring lawyers. Whether you’re just starting to consider a career in law or you’re well on your way, listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Law Talks is a education podcast hosted by Ellie, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ellie hosts Law Talks, a education show with 68 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Oxford Senior Status Law: Joshua Cobler on LNAT, Interviews, International Considerations and Career Planning

  Jul 27, 202639 minS6

  Oxford Senior Status Law: Joshua Cobler on LNAT, Interviews, International Considerations and Career Planning Joshua Cobler describes his roundabout route into law from the US, studying anthropology and then a master’s in European politics before completing Oxford’s senior status law degree at Harris Manchester College. He explains the UCAS application process, differences between UK and US personal statements, and the pressure of preparing for the LNAT.  Joshua shares interview experiences, stressing the importance of talking through reasoning and considering both sides of an argument. He reflects on being thrown into tort and contract at the start of senior status and advises building interest, reading quality news like the Financial Times, and maintaining balance. He discusses overseas-student issues including degree length for US qualification, visas, and missing UK political context. Joshua outlines his new role in risk and compliance at Fox Williams, covering AML/KYC onboarding and complaint investigations, and advises aspiring lawyers to treat law as a business and engage earlier with careers planning. 00:00 Career Journey Into Law 01:54 Applying For Senior Status 04:12 LNAT Stress And Prep 06:00 Personal Statement Advice 07:58 Oxford Interview Breakdown 15:17 Starting The Degree 18:22 Preparing Before October 22:04 International Student Considerations 32:54 Advice For Aspiring Lawyers This episode is sponsored by LawPods , a podcast marketing agency that services some of the biggest brands in law. Enjoying Law Talks? Sign up for our Linked In Newsletter , and follow us on Instagram and TikTok to receive all our latest news. Want to read the episode transcription? Sign up to receive our monthly episode transcriptions.   Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experiences with our listeners. Contact us .    Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and ' Sprightly Remix ' by Adamo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #6

  Studying the SQE: Elizabeth Robson on Training Contracts, Vacation Schemes and Building Commercial Awareness

  Jun 29, 202632 minS6

  Elizabeth Robson, an SQE student and future trainee solicitor at Winston Taylor, discusses her route into law after studying History at the University of Oxford, including completing a vacation scheme and then the PGDL and SQE.  She shares what she found most challenging about the SQE, how she structured her study time, and the importance of maintaining balance and using a study approach that suits you. Elizabeth also reflects on applying for training contracts, preparing through targeted research and commercial awareness, and using a vacation scheme to learn about the firm and demonstrate curiosity and teachability. She outlines her next step of starting her training contract in the Cambridge office. 00:13 Career Path Overview 00:44 Why Law Without a Law Degree 02:37 SQE Reality Check 04:41 Weekly Study Routine 07:30 Top SQE Study Tips 09:35 Training Contract Applications 13:26 Niche Focus and Commercial Awareness 15:53 Experience That Stands Out 17:52 Vacation Scheme Lessons 22:36 Interview and Assessment Prep 27:47 Next Steps and Final Advice This episode is sponsored by LawPods , a podcast marketing agency that services some of the biggest brands in law. Enjoying Law Talks? Sign up for our Linked In Newsletter , and follow us on Instagram and TikTok to receive all our latest news. Want to read the episode transcription? Sign up to receive our monthly episode transcriptions.   Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experiences with our listeners. Contact us .    Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and ' Sprightly Remix ' by Adamo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #5

  Callum Reid-Hutchings on Building a Career as a Barrister: Work Experience, Pupillage Applications, and Life at Gatehouse Chambers

  May 25, 202637 minS6

  <p>Join us for this episode of Law Talks, with Callum Reid-Hutchings, who is a Barrister at Gatehouse Chambers, working in commercial litigation, insolvency and company law, construction disputes, employment law, and defamation matters. Callum describes a varied career path from early non-legal jobs to university, the bar course, commercial litigation paralegal work and a judicial assistant role, until ultimately securing pupillage and tenancy at Gatehouse Chambers. </p><br><p>He explains discovering the Bar later, preferring courtroom advocacy and self-employment over becoming a solicitor, and focusing on commercial work after exploring other practice areas. Callum outlines what he learned f...

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  Episode #4

  Inside the Role of a Barrister’s Clerk with Priya Greig

  Apr 27, 202626 minS6

  <p>In this episode of Law Talks, Priya Greig, a practice manager and barrister’s clerk at Twenty Essex Chambers, describes her career path from paralegal to junior clerk and progression through assistant practice manager roles. </p><br><p>She explains the clerking recruitment process, typical duties such as fee negotiation, diary management, court listings, and business development, and highlights the job’s variety and strong focus on networking, including hosting and attending events. Priya discusses how chamber structures vary, the importance of building personal working relationships with barristers to tailor workloads, and notes that clerking remains largely paper-based. </p><br><p>...

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  Episode #3

  Elizabeth Huang on Competition Law, Digital Regulation, and Applying to Slaughter and May

  Mar 30, 202637 minS6

  <p>Join me for this episode with Elizabeth Huang, an associate in Slaughter and May’s Competition and Regulatory team, who discusses her path from studying law and completing the BCL (focused on law, technology, and society) to joining the firm as a trainee in 2021 and qualifying into the Competition group in 2023. </p><p> </p><p>She shares advice for vacation schemes and training contract applicants, emphasising seeking university careers support, prioritising quality over quantity, tailoring applications, and giving personal, genuine reasons for “why law” and “why this firm.” Elizabeth explains Slaughter and May’s multi-specialist approach, her varied training contract seats...

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