Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees

BBC Legal

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

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29 episodes
Updated Aug 1, 2022

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Aug 1, 2022 · 26 min
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.
Aug 1, 2022 · 22 min
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.
Aug 1, 2022 · 31 min
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.
Aug 1, 2022 · 29 min
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.
Aug 1, 2022 · 30 min
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.
Feb 3, 2022 · 30 min
Pauline Campbell: Be strong in your resolve
Career Changers
Jan 27, 2022 · 24 min
Suzanne Hutton: Showcase your skills
Career Changers
Jan 20, 2022 · 22 min
Victoria Roper: The SQE explained (Re-release)
Career Changers
Jan 13, 2022 · 30 min
Rachael Bell: Harnessing experience
Career Changers
Jan 6, 2022 · 28 min
Mukhtiar Singh: Taking a risk with someone who’s different
Career Changers
Aug 3, 2021 · 40 min
Isaac Eloi: People need help and support
Isaac Eloi is starting out as a lawyer at ICE, a digital music licensing hub. He tells us how joining a specialist lawyer network helped him get this niche role and why he co-founded the Black Men in Law network to find out what was happening to black men in law firms and provide support. From brotherhood to Baroness Scotland, Isaac explains why you should always swipe right on dreams and opportunities. Groups that Isaac mentioned… Black Men in Law Network: @BMLnetwork Black Women in Law @BlackWomenLaw UK Black Music Lawyers Network The Law Collective @CollectiveLaw Urban Lawyers https://urbanlawyers.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2021 · 32 min
Rianna Powponne: Law firms do want to recruit normal people
Rianna Powponne of Rare Recruitment shares essential advice about CVs, applications and interviews - including what to put on your CV and what to leave out plus how to tell your story and deal with tough questions in interview. National Careers Service: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2021 · 29 min
Sonia Janday: Working with and for the business
Sonia Janday, Senior Legal Counsel at Aviva Investors, discusses the appeal of an in-house, city centre legal job – including the parking space and unexpected issues involving rats – and how you can use networks and other in-house lawyers to find in-house legal roles. LawWorks: https://www.lawworks.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2021 · 29 min
Ahmed Aydeed: The most important thing is listening
Multi award winning Ahmed Aydeed, Public Law Director at Duncan Lewis solicitors, talks passionately about the “huge rewards” of working on cases which change clients’ lives, government policy and the law. And he explains why empathy, passion and the ability to listen are key ingredients of a legal aid human rights lawyer. Young Legal Aid Lawyers: http://www.younglegalaidlawyers.org/ Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2021 · 28 min
Siobhan Taylor-Ward: How life-changing is that?
Siobhan Taylor-Ward, a solicitor at the Vauxhall Law Centre in Liverpool, talks about the challenges and rewards of working in a law centre embedded in the community and unlocking problems for people at the toughest moments in their lives. She explains how her work links to campaigning and the many ways you can get involved in a law centre near you. The Law Centres Network: https://www.lawcentres.org.uk/ Legal aid lawyers network: http://www.younglegalaidlawyers.org/ Justice First Fellowship: https://jff.thelegaleducationfoundation.org/ Support for lawyers https://www.claiming.space/ Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2021 · 29 min
Ceri Evans: All about legal apprenticeships
In our second episode about apprenticeships, we speak to Ceri Evans, National Programme Director for Apprenticeships at the University of Law and get the facts about legal apprenticeships, including which organisations offer them, how much you get paid and the importance of finding the right place for you. Information about apprenticeships: https://allaboutapprenticeships.co.uk/ https://www.ucas.com/understanding-apprenticeships Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2021 · 30 min
Maia Crockford and Teagan Williams: Apprentices earning while they learn
In the first of two invaluable episodes about apprenticeships, our very own legal apprentice and former apprentice, Georgie and Ella, speak to law firm apprentice Maia Crockford and in-house apprentice Teagan Williams. Maia (DAC Beachcroft LLP) and Teagan (Severn Trent Water) explain why they turned down university places to take up legal apprenticeships. And they share their experience 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.
Jul 8, 2021 · 27 min
Karlia Lykourgou: Why not you?
Karlia Lykourgou, of Doughty Street Chambers and founder of legal outfitter Ivy & Normanton, gives a fantastic insight into what life is like as a self-employed criminal barrister – the challenges of the work schedule, billing and building a practice – and why she loves the collegiality and seeing the human side in every case. She unpacks the years she spent building a CV to get into the Bar and explains why feeling and looking equal to male colleagues inspired her to create a clothing brand specialising in legal attire for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 6, 2021 · 22 min
Carley Green: Sometimes I have to pinch myself!
Criminal barrister Carley Green works at the Crown Prosecution Service and she’s just 24 years old! While studying she had to work a few part time jobs – including at a boot repair shop and at Leeds United football ground – but she think those experiences have made her an even better barrister now she’s qualified. Carley also explains the difference between the employed and self-employed bar, what being a prosecuting barrister at the CPS entails and why she doesn’t let her age stand in the way of her ambitions. Information on the government legal trainee scheme: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-legal-service-gls-legal-trainee-scheme-how-to-apply Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2021 · 22 min
Victoria Roper: The SQE explained
Dr Victoria Roper, Associate Professor at Northumbria University and Chair of the National Education and Training Committee of the Law Society, explains the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (or SQE) which is being rolled out 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.