{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/643718facf22560011de0bef/6a4180e79fa27d16ae930eab?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Studying the SQE: Elizabeth Robson on Training Contracts, Vacation Schemes and Building Commercial Awareness","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/643718facf22560011de0bef/1782677615098-8d935b1a-9d0d-42be-8828-c6cf40dc9616.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Elizabeth Robson, an SQE student and future trainee solicitor at Winston Taylor, discusses her route into law after studying History at the University of Oxford, including completing a vacation scheme and then the PGDL and SQE.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>She shares what she found most challenging about the SQE, how she structured her study time, and the importance of maintaining balance and using a study approach that suits you. Elizabeth also reflects on applying for training contracts, preparing through targeted research and commercial awareness, and using a vacation scheme to learn about the firm and demonstrate curiosity and teachability. She outlines her next step of starting her training contract in the Cambridge office.</p><p><br></p><p>00:13 Career Path Overview</p><p>00:44 Why Law Without a Law Degree</p><p>02:37 SQE Reality Check</p><p>04:41 Weekly Study Routine</p><p>07:30 Top SQE Study Tips</p><p>09:35 Training Contract Applications</p><p>13:26 Niche Focus and Commercial Awareness</p><p>15:53 Experience That Stands Out</p><p>17:52 Vacation Scheme Lessons</p><p>22:36 Interview and Assessment Prep</p><p>27:47 Next Steps and Final Advice</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by<a href=\"https://lawpods.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> LawPods</a>, a podcast marketing agency that services some of the biggest brands in law.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoying Law Talks? Sign up for our<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7190825418638123010\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Linked In Newsletter</a>, and follow us on<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lawtalkspodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram</a> and<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@lawtalkspodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> TikTok</a> to receive all our latest news.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to read the episode transcription? <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawtalkspodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up</a> to receive our monthly episode transcriptions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experiences with our listeners.<a href=\"mailto:ellieandkatie@lawtalks.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Contact us</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and '<a href=\"https://soundcloud.com/prizedpixul-14/sprightly-remix\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sprightly Remix</a>' by Adamo.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ellie"}