Understanding Mental Health Law in 2021 – Steve Lawlor – S4E2
In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna speaks to Steve Lawlor. Steve runs Lawlor’s Law Limited, a legal consultancy firm specialising in mental health law. As well as advising law firms, the consultancy trains medical professionals to help them better understand the issues, especially in relation to the Mental Health […]
A University Year Abroad During a Pandemic
Second Year of University Plans So, where to begin? During my second year (late November 2019) at university, a deadline was set for students to submit their year abroad travel plans. Study or work. The choice was simple. The coronavirus, although wildly reported on the news, was something of a distant worry for those living […]
Boundaries are Self Care
By Anna Polito I get an email at 7:00pm on a Friday night about making a study group for an upcoming Land Law exam. One of the societies has scheduled a mandatory committee meeting Sunday at 3pm. My phone is constantly ringing from notifications from one of the groups WhatsApp chats about school. In this […]
Trial Lawyer and Digital Marketing Expert – Mitch Jackson – S4E1
In this episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, and our Season 4 opener, host Robert Hanna is joined by Mitch Jackson. Mitch is a top lawyer, entrepreneur and author based in California. By day, he’s an award winning trial lawyer and equity partner at Jackson & Wilson, which specialises in personal injury disputes and business litigation. Partly […]
How to Stand Out Being a Woman in the Law, a Male Dominated Field
By Anna Polito The legal field is competitive, and from the moment we enter law school, the competition begins. We make friends, we join societies, and we are told that although these are our classmates, it is every person for themselves. You compete for grades, mooting tournaments, and most importantly, you compete for jobs. This […]
Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries – Making Partner
In the final episode of our ‘Life at the Magic Circle’ miniseries, Allen & Overy Partner, Paul Sampson, tells Robert Hanna about his experiences as a partner. Currently a Funds & Asset Management Partner at Allen & Overy, Paul has spent time working at all levels of the law, and shares his experiences and advice […]
Bonus Episode: Working Mothers in the Law
In this week’s bonus episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast, we celebrate International Women’s Day by sharing some of the highlights of our interviews with high-performing working mothers and female entrepreneurs in the sector. Our first feature is Mandeep Kaur Virdee, Managing Partner of Kaur Maxwell. She managed to set up her successful firm whilst […]
Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries – Stepping Up as a Senior Associate
In the third and penultimate episode of our ‘Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries’, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Paul Sampson back on the show. Currently a Funds & Asset Management Partner at Allen & Overy, Paul has spent time working at all levels of the law, and shares his experiences and advice in this […]
Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries – Becoming a Successful Associate
In the second episode of our ‘Life at the Magic Circle’ miniseries, our host Robert Hanna is once again joined by Paul Sampson, as Paul describes life as an associate. Currently a Funds and Asset Management Partner at Allen & Overy, Paul has spent time working at all levels of the law, and shares his […]
Sports Law Special: A Rugby Union – S3E30
For the Season 3 Finale of the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna spoke to Ben Cisneros and Daniel Leo. Daniel is a former professional rugby player. In the past, he’s played for London Wasps and his home country, the Pacific island nation of Manu Samoa. He’s currently the CEO of Pacific Rugby Players […]