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LegalTeaEp.56: LittleLaw with Idin SabahipourSend us a textIn 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...
2024-05-1427 minLegalTeaEp. 55: Google with Clare KellySend us a textThis 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. ...
2024-03-1950 minLegalTeaEp. 54: FIFA with Victor Rodrigo ZamoraSend us a textThis 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...
2024-01-0934 minLegalTeaEp. 53: Legal Branding with Daisy DoardoSend us a textThis 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. Contact Daisy on LinkedIn
2023-10-1028 minLegalTeaEp. 52: Legal PR with Antonia WelchSend us a textThis 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. Contact Antonia on LinkedIn.
2023-09-2620 minLegalTeaEp. 51: PocketLaw with Kira UngerSend us a textThis 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. Contact Kira on LinkedIn,PocketLaw Website
2023-09-1227 minLegalTeaEp. 50: Legal Consultancy with Nigel ClarkSend us a textThis week we sit down with Nigel Clark, CEO of Nexa, a platform for consultant lawyers to offer an unparalleled service to their clients. In the episode we discuss the transition from a private practice fee earner to a consultant lawyer, the advantages of working as a consultant lawyer, and what role legal consultants have in the evolving landscape of the profession. Contact Nigel on LinkedIn,Nexa Website
2023-07-1145 minLegalTeaEp. 49: Metaverse & AI Law with Lily LiSend us a textNow if you’ve been using the internet for the last couple of years you’ll know that technological innovation has taken societyby storm, it felt like only yesterday society was obsessing over NFTs and the latest cryptocurrency to invest in, whilst today it’s all about the Metaverse and ChatGPT. So here to help us delve into the latest and greatest trends in technology is Lily Li, Founder of Metaverse Law, a legal practice focused exclusively on privacy, data protection, AI and cybersecurity. In the episode we discuss what the...
2023-07-0441 minLegalTeaEp. 48: Immigration & Asylum Law with Josh AsokanSend us a textI hope everybody’s enjoyed their Easter weekend - be it vacationing abroad or staycationing at home, devouring chocolate easter eggs or simply enjoying the extra 2 days of no work.Here at LegalTea, we’ve been brewing some important tea in response to an area of law that’s been making the headlines for several years now, but also very recently as well: Immigration & Asylum Law. Be it the political slogans of ‘taking back control’ or political plans to deport refugees to Rwanda, we wanted to bring on an expert on the area t...
2023-04-1246 minLegalTeaEp. 47: Law Commission with Beth PayneSend us a textThis week we’re sitting with Beth Payne, a Research Assistant at the Law Commission.In the episode we discuss what the Law Commission is, what are some common misconceptions about it, and the lifecycle of a Law Commission ProposalOutside LawCom, we discuss about Beth’s own career journey and her career plans as a Barrister. Follow LegalTea on Instagram: @legaltea.ukContact Beth on LinkedIn
2023-03-2829 minLegalTeaEp. 46: Art & Cultural Heritage Law with Alexia Vassilika OgdenSend us a textThis 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 nece...
2023-03-2146 minLegalTeaEp. 45: Litigation Funding with Hugh TaitSend us a textThis 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 lesso...
2023-03-0735 minLegalTeaEp. 44: Paralympian-turned-Lawyer with Amy MarrenSend us a textNow 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...
2023-02-2832 minLegalTeaEp. 43: Racing & Bloodstock Law with Charlotte EbbuttSend us a textThis 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. Follow LegalTea on Instagram: @legaltea.uk
2023-02-1436 minLegalTeaEp. 42: Legal Business Development with Scott SimmonsSend us a textThis 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 o...
2023-02-0740 minLegalTeaEp. 41: Legal Design with Sarah OuisSend us a textThis 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-h...
2023-01-2452 minLegalTeaEp. 40: Insurance Law with Rachel FarnworthSend us a textThis 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 Insur...
2023-01-1750 minLegalTeaEp. 39: Dance Music Law with Tiffany LawSend us a textHappy 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...
2023-01-101h 13LegalTeaEp. 38: Corporate Human Rights with Professor Nick FriedmanSend us a textToday’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...
2022-12-131h 05LegalTeaEp. 37: Solicitor Apprenticeships with Joanna HughesSend us a textWelcome 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...
2022-12-0231 minLegalTeaEp. 36: SeedLegals with Flora Suen-KrujatzSend us a textSEASON 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 l...
2022-03-2922 minLegalTeaEp. 35: Legal Recruitment with Tom CaplanSend us a textAccording 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 recrui...
2022-03-2244 minLegalTeaEp. 34: Financial Ombudsman Service with Tim EmertonSend us a textFinances - 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 we...
2022-03-1554 minLegalTeaEp. 33: Court of Protection Law with Laura ChristodoulouSend us a textLast 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...
2022-03-0837 minLegalTeaEp. 32: Disability Rights Law with Chris FrySend us a textDisability 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. Ou...
2022-03-0140 minLegalTeaEp. 31: International Human Rights Law with Nora MbagathiSend us a textThis 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 t...
2022-02-2244 minLegalTeaEp. 30: Financial Crime Law with James BewleySend us a textAll 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 Crimi...
2022-02-1542 minLegalTeaEp. 29: Legal Translation with Irene Corchado ResmellaSend us a textThis 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 bui...
2022-02-0843 minLegalTeaEp. 28: Mindfulness with Luke DohertySend us a textIntroducing 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 Mind...
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2022-01-301h 47LegalTeaEp. 27: Criminal Litigation & Extradition Law with Chris StevensSend us a textKicking 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 Barr...
2022-01-251h 15LegalTeaEp. 26: Climate Change & Environmental Law with Andy RaineSend us a textThis 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...
2021-12-071h 01LegalTeaEp. 25: Blockchain Law & Governance with Nathan VandySend us a textConfused 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...
2021-11-301h 11LegalTeaEp. 24: Medical Negligence with Kimberley NightingaleSend us a textWhat 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 care...
2021-11-2352 minLegalTeaEp. 23: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) with Spela BerlizgSend us a textEver 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 Pari...
2021-11-1633 minLegalTeaEp. 22: Social Welfare Law with Alexa ThompsonSend us a textIn 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. Follow LegalTea on Instagram: @legaltea.ukContact Alexa on LinkedIn
2021-11-0947 minLegalTeaEp. 21: Private Client with Joshua RyanSend us a textMuch 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! Follow LegalTea on Instagram: @legaltea.ukContact Josh on LinkedIn
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The ItalianpreneurBuilding A Startup While Studying At Oxford— with Max HerbergToday in this episode, I talked with Max Herberg, a young student from Oxford. We discussed the ups and downs of creating an app while studying as well as our opinions on the current startup culture where young students feel the need to build the "next Amazon".
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2021-11-0227 minLegalTeaEp. 20: E-Marketing & Data Protection Law with Jade BartlettSend us a textThey 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. Follow LegalTea on Instagram: @legaltea.ukContact Jade on LinkedIn
2021-10-2638 minLegalTeaEp. 19: Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) with Jadesola SodipoSend us a textWe'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. Follow LegalTea on Instagram: @legaltea.ukContact Jade on LinkedIn
2021-10-1958 minLegalTeaEp. 18: Animal Protection Law with Edie BowlesSend us a textFor 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. Follow LegalTea on Instagram: @legaltea.ukContact Edie on Li...
2021-04-2757 minLegalTeaEp. 17: Cannabis Law with Robert JappieSend us a textThe 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 th...
2021-04-2055 minLegalTeaEp. 16: Contentious Trusts & Disputes with Elle McDonaldSend us a textLoss 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. F...
2021-03-301h 42LegalTeaEp. 15: Prison Law with Shkar KiderSend us a textWe’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.
2021-03-231h 22LegalTeaEp. 14: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) with Carolina HanssenSend us a textThe 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 e...
2021-03-161h 09LegalTeaEp. 13: Legal Insurance with Sam CorneliusSend us a textLooking 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. Follow LegalTea on Instagram: @legaltea.ukContact Sam Cornelius on LinkedIn
2021-03-0941 minLegalTeaEp. 12: Sports Law with Rustam SethnaSend us a textEveryone 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...
2021-03-0250 minLegalTeaEp. 11: European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) with Leila BezdrobSend us a textWe 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...
2021-02-2337 minLegalTeaEp. 10: LegalTech with Shaz AzizSend us a textAI, 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. O...
2021-02-1637 minLegalTeaEp. 9: Regulatory Law with Matthew CassellsSend us a textRemembering 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.
2021-02-0948 minLegalTeaEp. 8: Family Law with Scott HallidaySend us a textBusiness 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. Check our website for a summary blog post in the coming days: www.legaltea.ukFollow LegalTea on...
2021-02-0250 minLegalTeaEp. 7: Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) with Antoine ParrySend us a textBrexit 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 a...
2021-01-2640 minLegalTeaEp. 6: Mental Health Law with Steve LawlorSend us a textEver 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...
2021-01-1937 minLegalTeaEp. 5: United Nations with Jood W. AlharthiSend us a textTo 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 careerThis 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...
2021-01-121h 13LegalTeaEp. 4: Gambling Law with Jessica WilsonSend us a textIn 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
2021-01-0529 minLegalTeaEp. 3: Aviation Consultancy with Ali AgahSend us a textWhen 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.Check our website for a summary blog post in the coming days: www.legaltea.uk
2020-12-1530 minLegalTeaEp. 2: Space Innovation with Bartu KaleagasiSend us a textFollowing from our first episode, you'd be surprised to learn just how far beyond Corporate Law you can go in your legal career. This week we interview Bartu Kaleagasi - Space Innovation Analyst and law graduate from UCL – on venturing out of the conventional legal space to the greater beyond and how your legal mind can excel in this field. Check our website for a summary blog post in the coming days: www.legaltea.ukFollow LegalTea on Instagram: @legaltea.ukContact Bartu Kaleagasi on Li...
2020-12-0834 minLegalTeaEp. 1: Public Law with Kir West-HunterSend us a textWe’re kicking off our new podcast on legal careers by taking a deep dive into public law.This week, we interview Kir West-Hunter – Paralegal at Simpson Millar and law graduate from St Anne’s College, University of Oxford – on some of the opportunities and challenges that working in the public law sector presents for new graduates.Check our website for a summary blog post in the coming days: www.legaltea.ukFollow LegalTea on Instagram: @legaltea.ukContact Kir West-Hunter on LinkedIn
2020-12-0138 minLegalTeaWhat is LegalTea?Send us a textA brief introduction to LegalTea and what to expect this upcoming season.
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