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Meet a Pioneering Legal Talent Innovator

Below is an interview Robert Hanna had with Humans of Fuzia.  Robert Hanna is the founder and managing director of KC Partners, a leading legal talent solutions firm dedicated to transforming the careers of legal professionals. With a background in industrial design and a passion for innovation, Robert has established himself as a key player in the legal community, fostering collaboration and driving change through his ventures, including the top-ranked Legally Speaking Podcast. His commitment to building a kinder, more

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers – Ep 8 – Sailesh Mehta

What are the three qualities you’ll need to succeed in your path to pupillage?  In this episode, Sailesh Mehta, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, shared his top three attributes for pupillage candidates. He also touched on the importance of resilience, honesty, and self-belief.  He also spoke about the value of being well-read and informed.  Listen in for some invaluable advice from a leading criminal barrister.

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How AI and Legal Tech Make Advice More Accessible – Alexander Samuel Kardos Nyheim – S8 E38

  Can AI be trusted to provide complex legal advice? In this episode, your host, Rob Hanna, is joined by Alexander Samuel Kardos-Nyheim, the Founder & CEO of Safe Sign Technologies, to discuss AI’s role in making legal advice more accessible to the general population.   So why should you be listening in?   You can hear Rob and Alexander discussing:  Why Alexander founded Safe Sign Technologies   How AI can make legal advice more accessible   AI’s unreliability   Being acquired by Reuters   Advice

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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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