The Legal 500 Future Lawyers Podcast
Legal 500 Future Lawyers Podcast is all about information for aspiring solicitors and law students looking to train and study in the UK. Join Legal 500 Future Lawyers – a comprehensive guide to the UK solicitor training and legal education.
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Brief Encounters: Jon Gregson
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.
Brief Encounters: Asiyah Randera
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.