Best Trainee Solicitor Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 10: Building Global Franchises Niri Patel's Journey with BNI and fit20 56:54

2h ago56:54

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In episode 10 of The Business Compass we chat with Niri Patel who owns multiple franchises including BNI Yorkshire, BNI India and Fit20 UK. Niri talks to us about all things franchising and networking, setting up his first business as a window cleaner and "accidentally" getting into nutrition consulting.…

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E83 The Fifth Court - Big Problems with Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) - David Byrnes BL and solicitor Flor McCarthy, Founder Director of Solicitors Growth 40:11

15h ago40:11

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E83 The Fifth Court Problems have emerged around new legislation around enduring powers of attorney (EPA). On this episode hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL discuss these issues, and some solutions, with David Byrnes BL and solicitor Flor McCarthy, Founder Director of Solicitors Growth, Ireland’s largest independent community of mutual s…

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E82 The Fifth Court - Kevin O'Higgins, solicitor and scion of one of the country's best known legal families 34:54

4d ago34:54

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E82 The Fifth Court Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL talk to Kevin O'Higgins, solicitor, about his life and times. As he says himself, 'After 40+ years of practising law, I’ve learned a few things along the way!' and he shares some of that knowledge at https://ohigginssolicitors.ie/blog BTW, when he started in law a fax machine was seen as ne…

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An Interview with Alisa Grafton, Notarial Practice Lead & Scrivener Notary 38:13

4d ago38:13

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For this episode of the Legal Navigator Podcast, Rebecca Ogunmayun was joined by Alisa Grafton, Notarial Practice Lead at UCL and Consultant Scrivener Notary at Notable Notaries to discuss all things notary! With over 22 years of experience in the field and as the first Russian national to qualify as a Scrivener Notary Public, Alisa had lots to sha…

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Episode 9: Gary King's Journey: From Entrepreneur to Chief Freedom Fighter 1:05:49

8d ago1:05:49

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In episode 9 of our popular podcast, we chat to Gary King, owner of Tendo. Gary provides support to businesses to help them grow into successful organisations, developing business plans, improving marketing and advising how to manage client relationships for long-term success.By Ison Harrison Solicitors

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E81 The Fifth Court - Arko Ganguli - co-founder Legitify, simplifying cross-border transactions, digitalizing notarization 37:44

10d ago37:44

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E81 The Fifth Court Supported by Clio Legal Software Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL spoke to Arko Ganguli, co-founder of Letigify, an AI powered solution using audio-video authentication that allows clients to notarize documents online remotely from anywhere, without the hassle of visiting a notary public in person. Arko is a trained …

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E80 The Fifth Court - Dr Leif-Nissen Lundbæk, FORBES 30 Under30 Listmaker - legal AI in action 40:55

18d ago40:55

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E80 of The Fifth Court was recorded at the Dublin Tech Summit AI not a concept, but a reality now in law. This is a must listen-to episode if you want to know what's about to happen to your legal practice. Dr Leif-Nissen Lundbæk is FORBES 30-Under-30 Listmaker. He's also co-founder and CEO of the AI company Xayn. His company is working with CMS, an…

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E79 The Fifth Court - Mema Byrne BL - Landlord and Tenant Law (Commercial Sector) expert author 40:05

25d ago40:05

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E79 The Fifth Court Hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL are joined by barrister Mema Byrne BL, to talk about the 2nd edition of her book, Landlord and Tenant, (Commercial Sector). The three discuss many issues around this area of law in which she works and lectures - but also the road that brought her to law. She worked in banking which sh…

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From Firm to In-House: Legal Career Transitions with Jennifer O'Sullivan 41:44

1M ago41:44

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Ep 4: From Firm to In-House: Legal Career Transitions with Jennifer O'Sullivan In this episode, we'll delve into Jen's career path, her decision to move in-house, and what that transition entailed. She'll share insights on job applications, the nature of her current role, and how it compares to her previous experience in a law firm. We'll also disc…

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E78 The Fifth Court - The Bloomsday Episode - Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL on Ulysses and the obscenity laws 30:47

1M ago30:47

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E78 The Fifth Court DSBA Legal Podcast of the Year With thanks to Clio Legal Software. Bloomsday is a celebration of James Joyce's Ulysses, taking place annually on June 16th. The date commemorates the events of the novel, which are set on June 16, 1904. This day is significant because it marks Joyce's first outing with his future wife, Nora Barnac…

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E77 The Fifth Court - Krystian Boino, trained Polish judge who runs his solicitor's practice in Ireland 36:13

1M ago36:13

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E77 The Fifth Court - with @Mark Tottenham BL and @Peter Leonard BL With thanks to Clio Legal Software Something you may not have considered. The Polish community, numbering above 100,000, is one of Ireland's largest non-Irish communities. Naturally, they need legal representation and advice. So who do they go to? Krystian Boino obtained his master…

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E76 The Fifth Court - Senator Barry Ward BL on the powers of local authorities and elected councillors 39:08

2M ago39:08

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E76 The Fifth Court DSBA 'Podcast of the Year' With thanks to Clio Legal Software Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL interrogate Senator (and former councillor) Barry Ward BL about the powers that local authorities have and the claimed powers of local councillors (especially in the light of claims made in election literature).He discusses…

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Training Leaders: Personality vs. Skills with Anna Masheter 58:00

2M ago58:00

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In this episode, we chat to Anna Masheter, a People Development expert. Anna discusses her experience and business journey into learning and development, giving insights and tips into the key leadership skills needed to become a good leader.By Ison Harrison Solicitors

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E75 The Fifth Court - Joe Brolly, life, times and law. 46:08

2M ago46:08

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E75 The Fifth Court - recorded at the Solicitor's Growth Summit Our hosts, Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL are joined by barrister Joe Brolly BL, the well know GAA football analyst who played at senior level for Derry and was a member of that county's only All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winning side in 1993. An entertaining romp th…

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E74 The Fifth Court - Cynthia Ní Mhurchú BL - Europe, Eurovision and legal life after RTE 39:45

2M ago39:45

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E74 The Fifth Court with Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL From Riverdance to the Four Courts, a life after RTE for TV personality turned barrister Cynthia Ni Mhurchú who is hoping for another career pivot as she stands for election for the EU Parliament. Obviously there was discussion with our two hosts about the iconic Eurovision Song Contes…

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Building Blocks of Success: Strategies for a Thriving Property Portfolio with Marco Sarussi 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

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In this episode, we chat to Marco Sarussi, owner of MS7 Properties LTD. Marco will discuss his entrepreneurial journey and the skills he has acquired after venturing into property development. He also discusses his podcast 'The Property Pilot'.By Ison Harrison Solicitors

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E73 - Pt. 2 'A Century of Irish Courts' - Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan, Supreme Court & Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter, UCD 27:05

2M ago27:05

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E73 The Fifth Court with @Mark Tottenham BL and @Peter Leonard BL were invited to attend a conference in Dublin Castle celebrating 100 years of Irish courts Part 2. Our hosts interviewed Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan and Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter of UCD discussing the founding of the Irish courts system post British rule, the effect of an increase of the …

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E72 - Pt. 1 'A Century of Irish Courts' - Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan, Supreme Court & Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter, UCD 40:38

2M ago40:38

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E72 The Fifth Court with @Mark Tottenham BL and @Peter Leonard BL were invited to attend a conference in Dublin Castle celebrating 100 years of Irish courts Part 1. Our hosts interviewed Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan and Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter of UCD discussing the founding of the Irish courts system post British rule, how politicians had to 'tread sof…

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In the Thick of It: An Inside Look at Trainee Life with Emma O'Hara 44:55

3M ago44:55

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Ep 3: In the Thick of It: An Inside Look at Trainee Life with Emma O'Hara Join us in this episode of That Very Bad Law Podcast as we delve into the world of trainee solicitors with our guest, Emma O'Hara. Emma, a trainee solicitor at a top 10 Irish law firm, shares her journey from academia to the legal profession, offering invaluable insights into…

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E71 The Fifth Court - DSBA 'Legal Podcast of the Year' - Dr. Charles Garavan, UCD Business - The 'Apple Case'. 38:14

3M ago38:14

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Episode 71 The Fifth Court with Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL The Apple Tax Case Will they, won't they? Should they, would they? Questions, questions, questions about the now infamous 'Apple tax case' whereby some groups are hoping to make the Irish State accept more than €13bn in taxes they say are owed by the global iPhone maker. Meanwhi…

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E70 The Fifth Court, Des Geraghty, former SIPTU President and MEP, on the Sinn Fein Funds cases of the 1940s. 37:47

3M ago37:47

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E70 The Fifth Court Hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL entertain a most entertaining guest on this episode. Des Geraghty, a national figure for his work in the trade union movement, former president of SIPTU, one time MEP, a writer, musician and so much more (as you'll hear) joins our two interlocutors to discuss the most interesting case…

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Harnessing Data Protection: Exploring Privacy & GDPR in the Digital Age 28:55

3M ago28:55

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In this episode, we dive into everything you need to know about data protection with expert Ben Martin, Director of Privacy at Trustpilot and author of 'GDPR for Startups and Scale-ups' and Host, Sarah Williamson, Partner and Head of Commercial Technology at Boyes Turner. Ben Martin shares his unique journey from environmental to data protection la…

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First Strides in Law: Mastering Firm Applications with Sophie Ward 40:17

3M ago40:17

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EP 2: First Strides in Law: Mastering Firm Applications with Sophie Ward, Early Careers Lead for Mason Hayes & Curran In this episode of That Very Bad Law Podcast, we dive into the world of internship and training contract applications with Sophie Ward, Early Careers Lead at Mason Hayes & Curran. Building on our previous discussion about pursuing a…

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E69 The Fifth Court - Liam Herrick, Exec. Director ICCL on Hate Speech legislation plus his work as adviser to Uachtarán na hÉireann (very, very interesting) 41:41

3M ago41:41

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E69 The Fifth Court with Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council of Civil Liberties talks about the so-called 'Hate Speech' legislation and how difficult it can be to prosecute and enforce such laws. It's a very timely interview about some of the many complexities that could arise from such legis…

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E68 The Fifth Court - Paul Egan, Partner Mason Hayes & Curran, discusses some of the best known corporate law cases 36:44

4M ago36:44

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E68 The Fifth Court Winner Dublin Solicitors' Bar Association Legal Podcast of the Year Hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL discuss some of the biggest and best known Irish corporate law cases with one of the Big Beasts in corporate law in Ireland, solicitor and Senior Counsel Paul Egan, who has the most fascinating background in theatre, …

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Charting the Course: Navigating Your Law Degree with Dr Cliona Kelly 54:18

4M ago54:18

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Ep 1: Charting the Course: Navigating Your Law Degree with Dr Cliona Kelly, Associate Dean UCD Sutherland School of Law In Episode One of That Very Bad Law Podcast, join Sophie McDermott (That Very Bad Law Student) for an illuminating conversation featuring Dr. Cliona Kelly, the Associate Dean of UCD Law School. Delve into the myriad ways to pursue…

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Introduction to That Very Bad Law Podcast 0:43

4M ago0:43

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About The Host: Sophie McDermott completed her undergraduate degree in History and Politics at Newcastle University in 2018, after which the embarked on a somewhat diverse early career path. From serving as a Sabbatical Officer at Newcastle University, to joining a graduate program at a design engineering firm in London in 2019, Sophie's experience…

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E67 The Fifth Court - Michael Daly, BL, author 39:28

4M ago39:28

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E67 The Fifth Court with Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL On this episode, former Garda sergeant now barrister, Michael Daly BL, author of a new book on drink and drug driving in Ireland discusses some of the many legal issues involved in this most contentious area of law. The book a meticulously compiled guide, unravels all the dimensions of…

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Short Marriages & Divorce 19:27

4M ago19:27

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Join Stephen Nolan and Sadie Glover for our latest #AskMachins podcast discussing Divorce and Short Marriages. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with our Family Team then they’d to love to hear from you on 01582 514000By askmachins

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What happens when there is no Will? - Intestacy rules 30:32

4M ago30:32

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Join Stephen Nolan, Nigel Gibson-Birch and Benedict Smith for the latest #AskMachins podcast discussing the rules of intestacy. (What happens when someone dies with no will in place)By askmachins

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The Business Start-up Journey (Featuring Russell Smith) 1:00:37

4M ago1:00:37

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In this episode, we chat to Russell Smith, managing director of RS Accountancy. Russell is also a best-selling author of I Can Start Your Business, a book advising small businesses on the trials and tribulations of being a business start-up. We discuss some top tips for businesses including common pitfalls for new business start-ups.…

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E66 The Fifth Court - Retired District Justice Olann Kelleher talks to hosts Peter Leonard and Mark Tottenham about Cork, Cocaine and Criminals 39:12

4M ago39:12

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E66 The Fifth Court Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL have a most entertaining discussion with retired District Justice, Olann Kelleher, about his fourteen years on the bench in Cork (as well as being on the bench for the historic Munster V All-Blacks match in 1978 - including a classic one-liner from legend Moss Keane). The former judge…

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E65 The Fifth Court - 'Irish Prisons at 107% capacity', '9/10 employers happy to employ ex-prisoners' - Saoirse Brady, Irish Penal Reform Trust 40:01

4M ago40:01

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E65 The Fifth Court Saoirse Brady, Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, joins Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, to talk all things prisons related (including the problems caused by mental health issues in jails - a very, very big problem according to Saoirse). Interestingly, research from Maynooth University is showing that a b…

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E64 The Fifth Court - The Legal Final Frontier? Outer Space Law. Zeldine O’Brien BL 34:54

5M ago34:54

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E64 The Fifth Court, boldly going where no legal podcast has gone before. Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL talk to Zeldine O'Brien BL, a recognised expert in international space law who knows who 'owns' the Moon? What laws do you have to observe if you venture into outer space? Can you sell property on other planets? This is just brilli…

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E63 The Fifth Court - two top academics discuss two upcoming referendums - Deirdre McGowan, TUD and Maebh Harding, UCD 46:05

5M ago46:05

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E63 The Fifth Court With two referendums (*see note below) looming, hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL invited two top law academics to studio to discuss the issues involved. Deirdre McGowan of TU Dublin and Maebh Harding of UCD are two of the authors of a book, 'Family Law in Context', a textbook for those wishing to study the latest dev…

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E62 The Fifth Court - Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act. Solicitor Darragh Mackin, "You wouldn't see the likes of it in Russia" 36:26

5M ago36:26

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Episode 62, hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, discuss the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act 2023 - an extremely controversial piece of legislation with well-known solicitor Darragh Mackin. "You wouldn't see the like of it in Russia." Darragh Mackin of Belfast based Phoenix Law, has been described as ‘a rising star on the internationa…

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E61 The Fifth Court, Helen Dixon, 'Billions of Euro of fines not yet collected', outgoing Data Protection Commissioner 35:21

5M ago35:21

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E61 The Fifth Court Hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL have a wide ranging discussion with outgoing Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon, about all things data protection, including the newest redress arising out of the 2018 GDPR Act, that allows for 'non material damage'. Amongst many insights she gives she says that there is excess…

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E60 The Fifth Court - Ian Drennan, Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Enforcement Authority 35:40

6M ago35:40

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E60 The Fifth Court Interlocutors, Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, put the CEO of the Corporate Enforcement Authority, Ian Drennan, under the spotlight. An accountant, Ian worked on the infamous DIRT inquiry during his time with the Comptroller and Auditor General's office and he discusses those times. In 2002 he moved to the nascent Office…

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An Interview with Emma Taylor, Partner and Head of Family Department at GoodLaw Solicitors LLP 41:10

6M ago41:10

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Welcome to the Law Training Centre Legal Navigator Podcast with your host Rebecca Ogunmayun. This week, Rebecca spoke with Emma Taylor, Partner and Head of the Family Department at GoodLaw Solicitors LLP. Having turned down a position at the Bar, Emma had some interesting insights about alternative routes to qualification and pursuing the right car…

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E59 The Fifth Court - The Future of Legal Practice Summit, Part II, The Law Society of Ireland, Sonia McEntee & David Peters 42:40

6M ago42:40

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E59 The Fifth Court The Future of Legal Practice Summit, Part 2, at The Law Society of Ireland Our award winning podcasters, Peter Leonard, BL and Mark Tottenham BL, are joined by solicitors Sonia McEntee (Cavan based) and David Peters (based in Nenagh, Tipperary) to discuss the very real threat to the legal profession in rural Ireland. In this sec…

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Probate - Proprietary Estoppel 8:30

6M ago8:30

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Joing Stephen Nolan and Benedict Smith discussing Proprietary EstoppelBy askmachins

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Trainee Talks - All Things Training Contract 36:26

6M ago36:26

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Join Zarenna Porter (one of our current Trainees) chatting through all things training contract with some of our recently qualified Solicitors who trained with us - Thomas Palmer and Stephen Nolan.By askmachins

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Trainee Talks - The Solicitor Skillset! 33:41

6M ago33:41

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Join Zarenna Porter (one of our current Trainees) discussing what other skillsets Solicitors need other than knowing about the Law! with some of our collegaues here at Machins, Radha Chauhan and Sarah Liddiard.By askmachins

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How I Attracted Global Sports Brands To My Marketing Agency (Featuring Ben Pollard) 50:06

6M ago50:06

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Ison Harrison's Richard Coulthard interviews Ben Pollard as he discusses his business journey and the creative aspects of running a successful marketing agency. Ben will discuss: His business journey from being a start up and the challenges he faced Moving from employment to business owner, what that was like and the lessons he has learned How he h…

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E58 The Fifth Court - The Future of Legal Practice Summit, Part I, The Law Society of Ireland, Sonia McEntee & David Peters 39:24

6M ago39:24

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E58 The Fifth Court The Future of Legal Practice Summit, Part 1, at The Law Society of Ireland Our award winning podcasters, Peter Leonard, BL and Mark Tottenham BL, are joined by solicitors Sonia McEntee (qualified 1998, now Cavan based) and David Peters (based in Nenagh, Tipperary) to discuss the very real threat to the legal profession in rural …

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E57 The Fifth Court - The curious case of Griffith V Griffith (1944) 35:39

6M ago35:39

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In a change to the regular podcast format our two co-presenters, Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL, discuss a case that has fascinated Mark for years. It's Griffith V Griffith, a case from 1944, that demonstrates the massive shifts in Irish life since that time. It's a case that involves a weekend away in Howth, sex outside marriage, a pregnan…

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Learner Experience: SQE - Start Your Legal Career Now 46:36

6M ago46:36

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Welcome to the Law Training Centre Legal Navigator Podcast with your host Rebecca Ogunmayun. In this week’s episode, we’re delving into the new SQE route to qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales, and what this means for aspiring solicitors. The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is a single, national licensing examination that allo…

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E56 The Fifth Court - Martin Bradley, BL on the law around antiquities like the Elgin Marbles case 37:42

6M ago37:42

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On Episode 56 Martin Bradley, an archivist and recently qualified barrister, talks about cultural heritage and the repatriation of cultural artefacts. But first our hosts, Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, asked Martin what made him turn his back on the GLAM sector. The GLAM sector? Listen to find out all about it as well as what the rights a…

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E55 The Fifth Court - Mark Garrett, Director General, Law Society of Ireland 40:33

7M ago40:33

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Episode 55 The Fifth Court - Ireland's legal podcast On this episode hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL talk to Mark Garrett, two years into his role as Director General of the Law Society of Ireland. This is a fantastic insight into what the challenges for the solicitor's profession may be in the coming years, and what the Law Society is…

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The Skills Needed To Develop A Property Portfolio (Featuring Ben Jacobs) 57:51

7M ago57:51

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Richard Coulthard talks with Ben Jacobs about his journey into property with a focus on advice for property investors. Some key themes discussed are: Why did Ben want to get into property How Ben got started in property at a young age Running an estate agency – things Ben has learned What sophisticated investors are looking for in investment proper…

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