Jon Gregson – Partner at Weightmans’ Employment practice and popular LinkedIn Legal Influencer.

A longtime partner and prolific LinkedIn poster, Jon spoke to us about demystifying the process of getting a training contract, how to know when you’ve found the right firm, and about the challenges, both personal and professional, that he faced throughout his career.

Asiyah Randera – Trainee at Staffordshire County Council and emerging LinkedIn influencer.

On the brink of qualification, Asiyah spoke to us about training at a council as opposed to a law firm, the importance of perseverance and self-belief on the long (and daunting!) road to getting a training contract, and her top tips for deciding what area of law you want to work in.

Walker Syachalinga – Associate at leading Human Rights and Environmental law firm Leigh Day.

Walker talks to us about growing up in Zambia and witnessing first-hand how the law can be a force for justice, why trying out different practice areas during your training contract is key to finding your best fit, and the importance of staying focused on your own path – and not falling into the comparison trap.

Thorrun Govind – dual-qualified pharmacist and solicitor at law firm Brabners.

In a wide-ranging and thought-provoking discussion, we cover how Thorrun’s healthcare background enhances her legal practice and advocacy, the myth that law is only for those with perfect grades or traditional backgrounds, and the importance of mentorship, staying adaptable in your career, and finding purpose through a passion for public service.

Maris Ologeh – Trainee solicitor at HSBC.

Maris shares her journey from growing up in Nigeria to starting her legal career in the UK. We discuss how working part-time jobs and doing extracurricular activities gave her a competitive edge when applying for training contracts, the realities of working in-house for one of the world’s biggest banks, and the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and getting an early start in building a successful legal career.

Isabel Lightbody – International Arbitration Associate at Freshfields.

We catch up with Isabel, an arbitration lawyer at magic circle firm Freshfields, as she shares her international journey into law, from studying abroad and working as a lawyer in Germany to qualifying in the UK through a unique cross-border training setup. Isabel reflects on finding confidence and balance in her professional life, developing self-assurance as a junior lawyer and the importance of maintaining interests outside of work to build a sustainable legal career. We go into detail about the specifics of her role as an arbitration associate, from drafting submissions and conducting cross-examinations to what it’s really like to manage long-running cross border disputes.

Chrissie Wolfe – legal influencer, content creator, and Partner at Nexa Law.

In this conversation, we explore the importance of building your network and broadening your horizons, how resilience can be developed through rejection and redirection, and what it’s really like working in medical negligence and cosmetic injury.

Trainee solicitor and lawfluencer Annabel Field came into the spotlight when she started posting videos of herself acting out case law on TikTok. Annabel spoke to us about the SQE, working as a paralegal before her training contract, and the unique challenges (and rewards) of working in a law firm which specialises in serious injury.