Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
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The BBC Legal team takes a fresh look at the legal profession and how you can become a lawyer. We meet some amazing people who we think will inspire you whether you’re considering a career in law, taking the first steps or working your way up and looking for guidance about what to do next. This is Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees... plus lots of other useful things we’ve found out about becoming a lawyer and the people that do. Find us on Instagram @notalllawyerspod
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Yagmur Ekici: It’s not rocket science!
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
06/08/21 • 28 min
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Mohsin Zaidi: Let’s be honest about lawyers
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
06/01/21 • 40 min
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Welcome to… Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
05/28/21 • 7 min
Are you thinking about becoming a lawyer? Maybe you’ve just graduated or you’re in a job and want inspiration on what to do next?
This is Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees from the BBC Legal team, the podcast where we explore how you become a lawyer and meet some incredible legal people who share their experiences and what they’ve learnt along the way.
Here’s a taster of what’s in store brought to you by Brigit, a data protection and FOI lawyer and Georgie, a legal apprentice.
Subscribe now so you don’t miss out on this brand new podcast from BBC Legal.
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The SQE Explained
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
08/01/22 • 22 min
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees series 3 episode 4 is a re-release of our discussion with Dr Victoria Roper, Associate Professor at Northumbria University and Chair of the National Education and Training Committee of the Law Society. Victoria clarifies the finer points of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (or SQE) which was introduced in September 2021 and will eventually replace the current Legal Practice Course (LPC). She also answers crucial questions like – How much will it cost? What happens if I fail an exam? And what to do if you’ve already started the LPC?
More information about the SQE:
https://www.sra.org.uk/students/sqe/
https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/law-schools/solicitors-qualifying-examination-sqe
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Legal apprenticeships: all you need to know – with Ceri Evans
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
08/01/22 • 29 min
In this re-released episode, Georgie and Ella discuss legal apprenticeships with Ceri Evans, National Programme Director for Apprenticeships at the University of Law. Listen in to get the facts about legal apprenticeships - which organisations offer them, how much you get paid and the importance of finding the right place for you.
Further info about apprenticeships:
https://allaboutapprenticeships.co.uk/
https://www.ucas.com/understanding-apprenticeships
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Personal experience of legal apprenticeship – with Maia Crockford and Teagan Williams
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
08/01/22 • 30 min
The legal-apprenticeship-themed third series of Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees begins with BBC’s very own legal apprentice Georgie Yates and former apprentice Ella Lycett leading a lively and enlightening conversation with Maia Crockford and Teagan Williams. In this episode from the first series, Maia (DAC Beachcroft LLP) and Teagan (Severn Trent Water) explain why they turned down university places to take up legal apprenticeships. They share some of the challenges and rewards of starting work at 18, balancing work with studying and how their apprenticeships have grown their skills and confidence – as well as their bank balances!
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Mukhtiar Singh: Taking a risk with someone who’s different
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
01/06/22 • 28 min
In the first of our mini-series on career changers we hear from former police detective Mukhtiar Singh, an employment and commercial barrister and social mobility campaigner at Garden Court Chambers about joining the Bar at 40, what it takes to start later in the law and the rewards you can reap if you make it.
Information on changing careers in to the law:
https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/30032021-Becoming-a-lawyer-as-a-career-changer
Mukhtiar’s Scholarship Scheme:
https://singhbarrister.co.uk/social-responsibility
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Isaac Eloi: People need help and support
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
08/03/21 • 40 min
Isaac Eloi is starting out as a lawyer at ICE, a digital music licensing hub. He tells us how joining a specialist lawyer network helped him get this niche role and why he co-founded the Black Men in Law network to find out what was happening to black men in law firms and provide support. From brotherhood to Baroness Scotland, Isaac explains why you should always swipe right on dreams and opportunities.
Groups that Isaac mentioned...
Black Men in Law Network: @BMLnetwork
Black Women in Law @BlackWomenLaw
UK Black Music Lawyers Network
The Law Collective @CollectiveLaw
Urban Lawyers https://urbanlawyers.co.uk/
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Rianna Powponne: Law firms do want to recruit normal people
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
07/29/21 • 32 min
Rianna Powponne of Rare Recruitment shares essential advice about CVs, applications and interviews - including what to put on your CV and what to leave out plus how to tell your story and deal with tough questions in interview.
National Careers Service:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
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Bonus episode: Diversity is a way of thinking!
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees
08/01/22 • 26 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees have?
Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees cover?
The podcast is about Lawyer, Law, Legal, How To, Podcasts, Education, Business, Careers and Criminal Law.
What is the most popular episode on Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees?
The episode title 'The SQE Explained' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees?
The average episode length on Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees released?
Episodes of Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees?
The first episode of Not All Lawyers Have Law Degrees was released on May 28, 2021.
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