Law Talks

Navigating International Human Rights and Gender Equality with Dr. Meghan CampbellJoin us for an insightful episode of Law Talks featuring Dr. Meghan Campbell, a prominent academic in international human rights law. Meghan shares her journey from Winnipeg, Manitoba, to becoming a reader at the University of Birmingham. We delve into her influential research on gender-based poverty, exploring the multifaceted contributors and the role of law in combating this inequalityThis episode is sponsored by LawPods, a podcast marketing agency that services some of the biggest brands in law.Enjoying Law Talks? Sign up for our Linked In Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok to receive all our latest news.Want to read the episode transcription? Sign up to receive our monthly episode transcriptions or visit our website. 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. Contact us.  Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo.

Join us on Law Talks as Ellie interviews Dominika, Ming Zee, and Riley, young legal professionals who share their diverse journeys into the legal profession, their passion for environmental law, and their involvement with 'Legal Voices for the Future.' They discuss the importance of their community, the innovative knowledge sessions they host, and how their unique experiences and insights contribute to addressing pressing climate issues within the legal framework.This episode is sponsored by LawPods, a podcast marketing agency that services some of the biggest brands in law.Enjoying Law Talks? Sign up for our Linked In Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok to receive all our latest news.Want to read the episode transcription? Sign up to receive our monthly episode transcriptions or visit our website. 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. Contact us.  Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo.

Navigating the Path to Becoming a Barrister: An Insider’s PerspectiveIn this episode of Law Talks, Ellie interviews Bertie, a recent law graduate currently on the Bar Vocation Studies course at City University before starting pupillage next year. The interview delves into Bertie’s experiences and reflections on the bar course, transitioning from undergraduate studies, the structure and content of the bar course, and the application process for pupillage. This episode explores the necessary skills, challenges, and preparation to secure pupillage, providing valuable insights into making successful applications, tackling interviews, and sustaining morale throughout the rigorous process.This episode is sponsored by LawPods, a podcast marketing agency that services some of the biggest brands in law.Enjoying Law Talks? Sign up for our Linked In Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok to receive all our latest news.Want to read the episode transcription? Sign up to receive our monthly episode transcriptions or visit our website. 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. Contact us.  Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo.

Join Ellie for this episode of Law Talks with current Bar student Gemma Creamer. Gemma is Chief Operations Officer of Lawyers Who Care, which fosters care-experienced talent in legal careers through a variety of different initiatives. Gemma discusses the importance of paid-work experience and mentoring that is facilitated by Lawyers Who Care. The following firms and chambers are mentor organisations of Lawyers Who Care: Dawson Cornwell, Wilson Solicitors LLP, Oliver Conway, 3VB, Blackstone Chambers, Garden Court Chambers, East Anglian Chambers, Spire Barristers, GT Stewart and One Crown Office Row.This episode is sponsored by LawPods, a podcast marketing agency that services some of the biggest brands in law.Enjoying Law Talks? Sign up for our Linked In Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok to receive all our latest news.Want to read the episode transcription? Sign up to receive our monthly episode transcriptions or visit our website. 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. Contact us.  Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo.

What is SEO? How can it benefit Law firms? Join me for this Law Talks episode with Travis Bliffen, who is CEO of Stellar SEO and leads an award-winning digital marketing agency. In this role, Travis works with law firms to ensure search engine optimisation, to provide them with greater publicity for clients. Travis explains the benefits that Stellar CEO can provide to law firms and what is required to be a successful SEO expert. View the transcription.Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experience with our listeners. Get in touch here. Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo.This episode was edited by Ammarah Ahmed.

Join Ellie for this Law Talks episode with Katie Davies. Katie is a Trainee Solicitor at Clifford Chance, who recently passed the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). She discusses her experience of the SQE, the challenges she faced and tips on how to prepare for the new exams.  Resources:Katie's LinkedInThe University of Law's SQE manualsReviseSQE revision guidesLink to transcription.This episode is sponsored by LawPods, a podcast marketing agency that services some of the biggest brands in law.Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experience with our listeners. Get in touch here. Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo.

What is the Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) graduate program at Oxford? How and when should you apply?Join me for this episode with Elena Meier who has just finished studying the BCL at the University of Oxford. The BCL is described by Oxford as a world-renowned taught graduate course in law, designed to serve outstanding law students from common law backgrounds. It is a popular route for aspiring barristers and those who already have a career in law.Elena discusses her experience of studying the course while living in Oxford, detailing the enjoyable and challenging parts of the 9-month course. Listen to the episode to determine if the BCL is right for you. Read the episode transcription. This episode is sponsored by LawPods, a podcast marketing agency that services some of the biggest brands in law.Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experience with our listeners. Get in touch here. Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo.

How is the law and podcasting industry linked? How can these different sectors benefit one another?Join me for this episode with Robert Ingalls, CEO of the podcast LawPods. Robert transitioned from working as an attorney, to running and hosting the hugely successful LawPods, a marketing podcast that services some of the biggest brands in law.Robert discusses how he realised his want for a career change and how he successfully transitioned from a career as an attorney to legal marketing, prior to the boom of the podcasting industry. This episode is sponsored by LawPods, a podcast marketing agency that services some of the biggest brands in law.Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experience with our listeners. Get in touch here. Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo.