Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, we're diving into the dynamic world of alternative legal careers with a spotlight on entrepreneurship in the legal realm. And who better to spill the beans with than the ingenious founder of LittleLaw, Idin Sabahipour! LittleLaw isn't just your average newsletter; it's a powerhouse of commercial awareness…

Send us a Text Message. This week we sit down with Claire Kelly, Competition Counsel at Google. In the episode we discuss what competition law is and its intersectionality with other areas of law such as privacy law, the perception of Google and other BigTech companies as monopolies abusing their power and the new Digital Markets Act from the EU an…

Send us a Text Message. This week we sit down with Victor Rodrigo Zamora, Senior Legal Counsel at FIFA, the international governing body association of football, or simply that organisation that does the World Cup every 4 years and has its name on the videogame every football fan buys every year (well not anymore but that’s besides the point).. In …

Send us a Text Message. This week we sit down with Daisy Doardo, medical negligence paralegal and founder of Daisy Legal, a business providing social media management and branding services to law firms and legal consultants. In the episode, we discuss what Legal Branding is, the importance of branding for lawyers and law firms alike, and the power …

Send us a Text Message. This week we sit down with Antonia Welch, a freelance Legal PR and communications consultant. In the episode, we discuss what Legal PR and how it differs from traditional PR, why it’s important for firms to have Legal PR especially in the context of a merger, and how young lawyers can start getting involved. Contact Antonia …

Send us a Text Message. This week we sit down with Kira Unger, Co-Founder and CEO of Pocket Law, an all-in-one legal platform servicing in-house teams and other businesses with their legal matters. In the episode what PocketLaw does, how to stand out in a crowded LegalTech marketplace and changing the paradigm of lawyers from cost-centres to driver…

Send us a Text Message. This week we sit down with Nigel Clark, CEO of Nexa, a platform for consultant lawyers to offer an unparalleled service to their clients. In the episode we discuss the transition from a private practice fee earner to a consultant lawyer, the advantages of working as a consultant lawyer, and what role legal consultants have i…

Send us a Text Message. Now if you’ve been using the internet for the last couple of years you’ll know that technological innovation has taken societyby storm, it felt like only yesterday society was obsessing over NFTs and the latest cryptocurrency to invest in, whilst today it’s all about the Metaverse and ChatGPT. So here to help us delve into t…

Send us a Text Message. I hope everybody’s enjoyed their Easter weekend - be it vacationing abroad or staycationing at home, devouring chocolate easter eggs or simply enjoying the extra 2 days of no work. Here at LegalTea, we’ve been brewing some important tea in response to an area of law that’s been making the headlines for several years now, but…

Send us a Text Message. This week we’re sitting with Beth Payne, a Research Assistant at the Law Commission. In the episode we discuss what the Law Commission is, what are some common misconceptions about it, and the lifecycle of a Law Commission Proposal Outside LawCom, we discuss about Beth’s own career journey and her career plans as a Barrister…

Send us a Text Message. This week we're sitting down with Alexia Vassilika Ogden, an Associate at Canvas Art Law, a boutique law firm specializing in Art & Cultural Heritage Law. In the episode we discuss what Art & Cultural Heritage Law is, the transparency and regulation in the sector especially in an age of digital art, as well as the growing pr…

Send us a Text Message. This week we’re sitting down with Hugh Tait, a Senior Investment Officer at Woodsford, an ESG/access to justice litigation finance business. In the episode we discuss what litigation finance is, the recent rise of the industry in the UK, what makes a litigation claim an attractive asset to invest in, and finally the criteria…

Send us a Text Message. Now typically in LegalTea we don’t tread on the same topic twice, but our next guest’s story was such a special one and gave us new insights into a topic we recently covered we decided to bend the rules again. You see this week we’re sitting down with Amy Marren, a Double Paralympian Swimmer and Solicitor Apprentice at BPP U…

Send us a Text Message. This week we’re sitting down with Charlotte Ebutt, an Associate at RWK Goodman specialising in Racing & Bloodstock Law. In the episode we discuss what Racing & Bloodstock Law is, the impact of the Queen’s death on the industry, and the globalization of the sport. Outside of racing, we discuss Charlotte’s own journey into the…

Send us a Text Message. This week we’re sitting down with the Rain Man himself - Scott Simmons. Certified in ‘turning lawyers into rainmakers’, Scott is a Business Development Coach for Lawyers. In the episode we discuss what Legal Business Development is, the importance of lawyers having business development skills, and what young professionals en…

Send us a Text Message. This week we sit down with Sarah Ouis, Founder of LawButHow, a platform where she disseminates Design Thinking insights for the legal industry and creates training manuals and guides to assist others to do the same, all whilst she works as the Director of Commercial at ContractPod AI, a LegalTech company. In the episode we d…

Send us a Text Message. This week we’re going to be focusing on the world of Insurance, sitting down with Rachel Farnworth, a Defendant Insurance Solicitor at Clyde & Co and former President of TFOIL - Tomorrow’s Forum of Insurance Lawyers. Rachel specializes in the defense of employers and public liability claims in the retail, leisure, transport …

Send us a Text Message. Happy New Year folks - 2023 has entered the chat - and whether you’ve just worn off from the holiday hangover/food fest or are well into your new-year-new-me mantra, I’m glad to have you back tuning into the show for another episode. This week’s episode has all to do with Dance Music Law. We sit down with Tiffany Law, a Lega…

Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode focuses on corporations, but from a different angle than you’re used to. Typically you hear about corporations and human rights in the context of corporate exploitation and immoral behavior. But what about corporations themselves having human rights? Can they? Should they? WILL THEY? Well we at LegalTea decid…

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back everybody! It’s been a minute - we’ve got quite the line-up this Season - from Academic to Private Practice, from Human Rights to Video Games, to today’s premiere episode. You might have seen more and more recently the term ‘Solicitor Apprenticeships’ appearing more on the news and in Law Firms’ offerings. But w…

Send us a Text Message. SEASON 2 FINALE - it's been a hell of a season at LegalTea and to finish it off we are focusing not so much on endings but about beginnings, the beginning of ideas and businesses - specifically Start-Ups. Funny how we think of the legal rights and obligations of businesses once they’re in a fully fledged form such as a multi…

Send us a Text Message. According to the Law Society’s 2020 Annual Statistics Report of the average 23,000 people that held a law degree between 2011-2019, only 5,000 secured a training contract (AllAboutLaw). Whilst here at LegalTea we’ve discussed the plenty of other career paths law graduates take, it does show the competitiveness of obtaining a…

Send us a Text Message. Finances - with the cost of living rising be it through energy prices, inflation, student loans, or simply the price of your local pint - the costs are being felt and they’re being felt hard. This week we’ll be exploring financial disputes that everyday consumers have with credit providers, travel insurance, and more as we s…

Send us a Text Message. Last year Britney Spears made headlines in her legal battle against her father for control of the conservatorship so that she can make her own decisions about her finances and wellbeing. This week's episode is all on the area of law underlying this legal battle: Court of Protection Law. We sit down with Laura Christodoulou, …

Send us a Text Message. Disability Rights is an area of law that is rarely, if at all, touched upon in law schools and yet one which affects a significant number of people. This week we sit down with Chris Fry, a Consultant Solicitor at Scott-Moncrieff & Associates, but also the Co-Founder of Disability Passport and Disability Rights TV. In the epi…

Send us a Text Message. This week we’ll be sitting down with Nora Mbagathi, a Senior Associate Legal Officer at the Open Society Foundation. In the episode we discuss what the Open Society Foundation is, tackle the thematic topics of digital rights and statelessness, and how African jurisprudence is at the cutting edge of human rights issues and so…

Send us a Text Message. All law students learn about Criminal Law as part of their degree, but few know about financial and white collar crimes. This week we’ll be sitting down with James Bewely, a Director in the Financial Crime Business Oversight Compliance team at Barclays. In the episode we discuss what is Financial Crime Law, the factors that …

Send us a Text Message. This week we’ll be sitting down with Irene Corchado Resmella, an independent Legal Translator specializing in English-Spanish translation for matters of Succession Law in Wales, Scotland, and England. In the episode we discuss what is Legal Translation, why Legal Translation services are still necessary given technologies li…

Send us a Text Message. Introducing the beginning of our special episode series, focusing on themes facing the Legal Industry in general. This week we’ll be sitting down with Luke Doherty, a Managing Director at Mindful Peak Performance, a non-profit dedicated to sharing a mindfulness-based approach to performance. Luke works with a variety of peop…

Send us a Text Message. Kicking off 2022 with an exciting episode exploring the world of extradition. We sit down with Chris Stevens, a Criminal Litigation and Extradition Solicitor and founder of his own Law Firm CJS Defense Ltd. In the episode we discuss the resourceful and variable lifestyle of a lawyer working in this space, how Brexit and COVI…

Send us a Text Message. This week we’ll be sitting down with Andy Raine, Head of the International Law Unit at UNEP (United Nations Environmental Programme). With over 20 years experience in environmental law and climate change, Andy sits down to talk to us about the triple planetary crisis, his experience in working in both the private and public …

Send us a Text Message. Confused about the Blockchain lingo? Feeling FOMO for not having invested in Bitcoin back in 2008? Curious as to the legal implications behind the technology? This week to help us get on the train to Blockchain city, we sit down with Nathan Vandy, Head of Legal at WACEO. In the episode we discuss what is Blockchain, explore …

Send us a Text Message. What happens when doctors get it wrong? Is there any truth to the 'ambulance chaser' name given to lawyers? How has the pandemic affected life-saving diagnoses and treatments? This week we explore the world of Medical Negligence with Kimberley Nightingale, a Medical Negligence Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell. In the episode we d…

Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder who and what's behind the OECD? This week we sit down with Spela Berlizg, a Legal Consultant at the OECD. In the episode we discuss, what the OECD is, the vast undertaking of timely insights and reports it manages to produce, and the importance of objectivity in the profession. Outside of the OECD, we also take s…

Send us a Text Message. In one of our most inspiring episodes yet, we take a look at the world of Social Welfare Law, the nuance behind the causes of getting into debt, and government regulation in the area. Outside we take some time to discuss Alexa's personal reliance on Social Welfare, her mindset in pursuing a legal career, and the importance o…

Send us a Text Message. Much is covered on the commercial reality of companies, but what of private clients? How are they affected by globalisation, crypto-assets, and the greatest generational transfer of wealth in our lifetime? This week we sit down with Joshua Ryan, Solicitor at RadcliffesLeBrasseur, to answer that question and more in the world…

Send us a Text Message. They say 'If you don't pay for the product, then you are the product', but to what end? Can the laws allegedly protecting our data keep up with the pace of technological developments? We sit down with Jade Bartlett, Global Compliance Officer at the Financial Times to explore this topics and more in a fireside chat you won't …

Send us a Text Message. We're back! With a fresh brew this season, we kick off by spilling the tea on the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) with Jadesola Sodipo, a recently qualified barrister at the CPS. In the episode we discuss what the CPS is and its mandate, the life of an employed barrister, and the struggles of the pupillage process. Follow Le…

Send us a Text Message. For our season finale, we decided to focus on an area of topic close to home - the rights and protections on Man’s best friend - Animals. This week we sit down with Edie Bowles, Co-Founder of Advocates for Animals - the UK’s first Animal Protection Law Firm. In the episode we discuss what is Animal Protection Law, the profes…

Send us a Text Message. The drug has been called by many names and suffered from a heavily-embedded pop-culture stereotype since the war on drugs. However Cannabis has been riding a wave of legalization across the world recently - be it recreational, CBD, or even medical use. This week we sit down with Robert Jappie, Life Science & Cannibinoid Regu…

Send us a Text Message. Loss is a sad part of life, but it also raises important legal questions: who gets what? Was the person of sound mind when they made these bequests? And why are celebrities so obsessed with leaving their fortunes to their pets? This week we sit down with Elle McDonald, Contentious Trusts and Disputes Solicitor at Bolt Burdon…

Send us a Text Message. We’re all familiar with the cornerstone legal principle ‘innocent until proven guilty’, but what protections, if any, do the guilty deserve? Here to answer that question and more this week is Shkar Kider, Prison Law Solicitor at Kesar & Co and UCL Law Grad. In the episode we discuss History and Purpose of Prisons, Prison Law…

Send us a Text Message. The COVID Pandemic has brought in a new wave of innovation - from mass organizational adoption of new technologies to groundbreaking vaccine breakthroughs. However are the laws of Intellectual Property the protectors of innovation or the enemy of it? We sit down this week with Carolina Hanssen, Legal Officer in the Legislati…

Send us a Text Message. Looking for a risk-seeking career? This week we sit down with Sam Cornelius, BTE Underwriter at ARAG Legal Services and Canterbury Christ Church Law Grad. In the episode we sit down to discuss the world of Legal Insurance - specifically the risk-seeking lifestyle of an underwriter, the impact COVID has had on the insurance m…

Send us a Text Message. Everyone knows the rules to a game of football, but are you familiar with the laws regulating sports? This week we sit down with Rustam Sethna, Sports Law Associate at Mills & Reeve and Warwick University Law Grad. In this episode we explore the developing field of Sports Law, evolving from a niche practice area into a body …

Send us a Text Message. We all know how important how Human Rights are, but have you ever considered the stakes of adjudicating Human Rights cases on the international level? This week we sit down with Leila Bezdrob, former trainee at the European Court of Human Rights and Nantes University French Law Grad & Cardiff University English Law Graduate.…

Send us a Text Message. AI, Blockchain, Machine Learning - you've heard them all before, but have you heard about no-code? This week we sit down with Shaz Aziz, Director of Markets and Growth at Neota Logic, a LegalTech start-up dedicated towards productizing legal services and operations through its proprietary no-code platform. In this episode we…

Send us a Text Message. Remembering our key workers on the frontlines, this week we dedicate the episode to discovering about the rules and regulations that form a professional discipline - that help set the standard, discipline, and rigour that we come to expect of professionals. This week we interview Matthew Cassells, Senior Lawyer at the Nurser…

Send us a Text Message. Business and commercial matters aren't exclusive to the Corporate world - it's but one perspective of it. This week we sit down with Irwin Mitchell Associate and University of York Law Grad Scott Halliday on all things Family Law - behind the personal and nuanced legal issues arising within it, the volatile and high pressure…

Send us a Text Message. Brexit means Brexit, but have you ever thought about what really happens in the courts of the European Union? This week we sit down with Antoine Parry, Legal Assistant to the Court of Justice of the European Union and University fo Sheffield Law Graduate. In this episode we discuss about life working in the highest court of …