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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers – Ep 7 – Nicholas Hall

Do you want to know how to reduce anxiety during your path to pupilage?  Nicholas Hall is a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, and he joined me to share his advice for pupilage candidates, including the importance of staying calm and relaxing before you interviews.  We also touched on the importance of enthusiasm throughout the conversation, as it’s a key attribute that most interviewers would look for.  Tune in now for some great insights from another leading barrister.

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You’re a Person First, Lawyer Second: Lessons From a Legal Life Coach – Emma Roche – S8 E37

Have you ever considered working with a life coach? Then you won’t want to miss this episode with Emma Roche, an Off-Counsel Lawyer in Commercial Real Estate at BDB Pitmans and a qualified Life Coach. She shared her insights on the state of lawyers’ mental health and what we can do to improve it.   So why should you be listening in?   You can hear Rob and Emma discussing:  Off-council roles  Some of Emma’s most memorable cases  The value of living

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers – Ep 6 – Alistair Fell

Researching the chambers you’re applying to will help you get ahead in your search for a pupillage position.  In this episode of the Pupillage Pathways miniseries, Rob Hanna was joined by Alistair Fell, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, to talk about the best ways for pupillage candidates to prepare for their applications and interviews.  Alistair also shared his own experience of gaining a pupillage position, sharing his advice for new lawyers who want to follow in his footsteps.  Tune

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Providing Legal Defence: How AI is Improving Accessibility in Law – Sarah Tuthill-Kveton – S8 E36

Meet Sarah Tuthill-Kveton, a Partner at Chock Barhoum LLP and the Chief Legal Officer of CaseMark. She joined your host, Rob Hanna, in this episode of The Legally Speaking Podcast to share her insights as a defence attorney on how AI is making legal support more accessible by reducing lawyers’ workloads.   So why should you be listening in?   You can hear Rob and Sarah discussing:  Insurance defence   Her transition from public to civil defence   CaseMark’s founding story   AI’s impact on

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers – Ep 5 – Alex Benn

Being yourself is one of the most important aspects of a pupillage interview.  In this episode, Alex Benn, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, joined your host, Rob Hanna, to talk about pupillage interviews. He shared his insights on the role of a panel’s preferences when it comes to choosing pupillage candidates.  Alex suggested that creating personal connections based on authentic communication is the key to attaining your goals in the path to pupillage.  Tune in now to learn more

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Life as a Managing Partner: Leading Your Firm to Future Success – Michael A. Gerstenzang – S8 E35

Have you ever wondered what the role of a Managing Partner is like? Then tune into this episode with Michael A. Gerstenzang, the Managing Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. Hosted by Rob Hanna, this conversation covers everything from Michael’s early career to the role of listening in a Managing Partner’s day-to-day activities.   So why should you be listening in?   You can hear Rob and Michael discussing:  The impact of clerkships on your career   Life as a Managing

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How to make the move from Paralegal to Solicitor

By Rob Dudley, Head of Employability & Engagement at BARBRI The introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) has streamlined the journey for anyone making the transition from paralegal to solicitor, but this move still requires a strategic approach. Although, for many, being a paralegal is their chosen career path, for others the allure of transitioning across to be a solicitor is appealing. I’ve seen a growing number of paralegals contemplating this transition with both enthusiasm and apprehension; here are

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers – Ep 4 – Rebecca Chalkley KC

Want to know the best qualities to cultivate during your path to pupillage?  Then listen in to this episode with Rebecca Chalkley, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers. She explains the importance of self-belief, resilience, and authenticity throughout interviews and applications.  We also touched on career growth and personal development in this engaging episode.  Don’t miss out on Rebecca’s insights! Tune in now.

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Creating Accessible Coaching: Leadership Insights From a Former Marine – Ben Williams – S8 E34

If you’re interested in taking your career (and life) to the next level, then tune in for the inspiring story of Ben Williams, the Founder & CEO of Loopin. A former Royal Marine, now turned author and entrepreneur, Ben’s life is full of valuable lessons and fascinating insights.   So why should you be listening in?   You can hear Rob and Ben discussing:  The impact of lived values in a company  The impact of a military mindset  Writing Commando Mindset  Ben’s

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers – Ep 3 – Genevieve Reed

If you’re looking for advice on pupillage interviews, this is the episode for you.  I spoke with Genevieve Reed, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, about her top tips for applicants, which included having three key takeaways for the hiring panel and practising mock interviews in advance.  We also discussed the importance of focus and preparation. To find out more, tune into our conversation here.

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