Shreya Srinivasan

Commerce Meets Law

Education EN ↓ 104 episodes

Hello listeners! This podcast is geared towards anyone who has in the interest in the world of commerce or the legal profession. The podcast will include advice from experts in the industry and young professionals who will share their experiences, as well as the lessons they have learnt along the way.

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Shreya Srinivasan

Episodes

Episode 28- Eva Burkhart: Experiencing academia across the world and the journey to becoming a future trainee solicitor! 09.10.2023 1:03:37

Hello CML listeners, I'm super excited to release this week's episode where I have the chance to speak to Eva Burkhart, a future trainee solicitor at Reed Smith LLP! Hope you enjoy! Eva's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-burkhart?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B1crhpIB6T6OGE0B3efvhsw%3D%3D

Episode 27- Andrew White: Exploring a journey from the Army into Law! 02.10.2023 1:15:21

Hello CML listeners, This is a wonderful conversation with Andrew White, a final year law student at the University of Exeter and a future trainee at CMS! Hope you enjoy! Andrew's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-white-59367420b?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BbJupY5ibRhybtMAD%2BJXdQg%3D%3D

Episode 26- Mathieu Pinto Cardoso: Vacation schemes from a graduate recruitment perpsective! 25.09.2023 1:12:34

Hello CML listeners, I am so excited to share my conversation with Mathieu Pinto Cardoso, Graduate Recruitment Manager at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. Hope you find this useful and enjoy the conversation! Skadden's vac scheme applications are now open: https://www.skadden.com/careers/attorneys/law-students-and-graduates/united-kingdom/vacation-schemes Mathieu&#3...

Episode 25- Imaadh Ahmed on gaining professional success right from the start of his university journey! 18.09.2023 55:21

Hello CML Listeners, This is a super exciting conversation with Imaadh Ahmed, a future trainee solicitor at Latham and Watkins and a final year law student at UCL. Hope you enjoy! Imaadh's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imaadh-ahmed?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BNLkYch8NRo6nYgU71nD%2F4g%3D%3D

Episode 24- A Conversation With Pippa Hogan Exploring The World Of Legal BD And Marketing! 11.09.2023 53:24

Hello CML listeners, If you have ever wondered what a career in the legal profession may look like if you don't wish to be a lawyer, this episode is for you! In today's episode, I chat to Pippa Hogan who is a Business Development Manager at Allen and Overy. Hope you enjoy! Pippa's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippa-hogan-international-business-development?lipi=urn%3Ali...

Episode 23- It's time for the SOLO episode discussing commercial awareness, my vacation scheme journey and lots more! 03.09.2023 1:17:36

Hello CML listeners, I am super excited to finally share this episode with you, where I dive into all things commercial awareness, CAC, my vacation scheme journey and all the tips and tricks I have learnt so far! I hope you enjoy and take something away from this episode! Here are the timestamps for each of the sections: 6:03- My journey into commercial law so far 16:46- Busting a few myths around...

Episode 22- Beatriz Queiroz Freire on her journey into City law! 28.08.2023 1:03:36

Hello CML listeners, This is a wonderful conversation with Beatriz Queiroz Freire, hope you enjoy! Beatriz's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriz-queiroz-freire-458568169?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BkYF96EHRTyCvGQnvH33ZSQ%3D%3D

Episode 21: Breaking down the nuts and bolts of a vacation scheme with Sami Rehman! 20.08.2023 1:04:55

Hello CML Listeners, This is a fantastic conversation with Sami Rehman, a future trainee solicitor at Ropes and Gray LLP and a first class law graduate from King's College London. Hope you enjoy! Sami's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sami-rehman-4279061bb?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Brz9%2FhYQQTi2IOz7I4VYOWA%3D%3D

Episode 20- In Conversation With Mayong Tabe: A Future Trainee Solicitor At Linklaters And VP Of The Mentors Collective 12.08.2023 1:03:58

Hello CML Listeners, This episode is a fantastic conversation with Mayong Tabe, hope you enjoy! Here is the Google form for any feedback or questions for the solo episode I will be recording very soon! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LCnLepTZhIJzyDC8nY2DtldQ48exEt4-DiXn-8hXaXA/edit Mayong's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayong-tabe1?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_v...

Episode 19- Discussing the life of a trainee solicitor with George Mushi Kajwenge! 06.08.2023 1:13:20

Hello CML Listeners, This is a conversation with George Mushi Kajwenge, a trainee solicitor at Travers Smith. Hope you enjoy! Here is the Google form for any feedback or questions for the solo episode I will be recording very soon! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LCnLepTZhIJzyDC8nY2DtldQ48exEt4-DiXn-8hXaXA/edit George's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mushi-kajwenge-0bb50...

BONUS Episode: Learning all about the Legal Lynk with Rukhsar Jahangir! 30.07.2023 32:19

Hello CML listeners, This is part 2 of my conversation with Rukshar Jahangir, solely dedicated to discussing the Legal Lynk so I hope you enjoy! Here is the Google form for any feedback or questions for the solo episode I will be recording very soon! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LCnLepTZhIJzyDC8nY2DtldQ48exEt4-DiXn-8hXaXA/edit Rukshar's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rukhsar...

Episode 18- From the Supreme Court to the Middle Temple: Rukhsar Jahangir on her journey as an aspiring barrister! 30.07.2023 1:12:22

Hello CML listeners, Welcome to part 1 of my conversation with Rukshar Jahangir, an aspiring barrister and founder of the Legal Lynk! This is an episode you do not want to miss, hope you enjoy! Here is the Google form for any feedback or questions for the solo episode I will be recording very soon! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LCnLepTZhIJzyDC8nY2DtldQ48exEt4-DiXn-8hXaXA/edit Rukshar's Link...

Episode 17- Andrique Johnson on poetry, dissertations and the world of commercial law! 22.07.2023 1:04:10

Hello CML listeners, This is a wonderful conversation with Andrique Johnson who is a future trainee solicitor at Freshfields and a first class law graduate at the University of Bristol. Hope you enjoy! Andrique's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrique-johnson?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BDNbN6jM3Q6mEDyviWE4EVg%3D%3D

Episode 16- Natasha Bellinger on her journey to the Bar and her immense success as a barrister and a lecturer! 17.07.2023 1:00:24

Hello CML listeners, Today's episode is with Natasha Bellinger who is a civil barrister and Joint Head of Chambers at Magdalen Chambers. This is for all those aspiring barristers out there, so please do give it a listen! Natasha's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-bellinger-81862a37?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BjZwx38dlThG1GhCyK...

Episode 15- Sabrina Daniel on the importance of being personable and authentic in the world of commercial law! 09.07.2023 1:00:30

Hello CML listeners, This is an amazing conversation with Sabrina Daniel, a future trainee solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills and a penultimate year law undergraduate at LSE! Hope you enjoy! Sabrina's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-daniel-97243719a?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BLd7U4p65Q3OUeJRjgVD%2FzQ%3D%3D

Episode 14- From Philosophy To The World Of Commercial Law With Jude Folorunso! 02.07.2023 1:12:47

Hello CML listeners, This is a fantastic conversation with Jude Folorunso filled with lots of knowledge and humour, so I hope you enjoy! Jude's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-folorunso-4824451a9?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BJPrn%2BZxCQ4C6rmImA%2Birjw%3D%3D Some of the sources mentioned: Finimize-https://business.finimize.com/channel...

Episode 13- Thanooshan Selvarajah on his journey with Aspiring Solicitors and how it has allowed him to advance his own legal career! 24.06.2023 1:04:45

Hello CML listeners, Today's episode features Thanooshan Selvarajah, who works with the Talent team at AS and is an aspiring solicitor himself. This episode also covers Thanooshan's journey of living with a rare disease and his advice on entering the legal profession so I hope you take away a lot of wisdom from this conversation! Thanooshan's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/...

Episode 12- From India to London: Abhay's journey into the UK legal profession! 18.06.2023 50:16

Hello CML listeners, Our guest today is Abhay B. Bhandari, who is a future trainee solicitor at Freshfields, having entered the UK legal profession after completing his law degree in India. We dive into his legal work experience, academic background and his various interests outside the law so I hope you enjoy the episode! Abhay's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhay-b-bhandari-...

Episode 11- Zoe Bushby on the importance of advocacy and what it takes to get to the Bar! 12.06.2023 1:11:48

Hello CML listeners, This episode is a wonderful conversation with Zoe Bushby, who has just completed the final year of her law degree at the University of Exeter and is also a future pupil barrister at Magdalen Chambers. Hope you enjoy the episode! Zoe's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zo%C3%AB-bushby-775287179?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details...

Episode 10- The importance of perseverance with Roy Kiruri 04.06.2023 1:13:19

Hello CML listeners, Today's episode is a conversation with Roy Kiruri who is a future trainee solicitor at Skadden and currently a funds paralegal at Simpson Thacher and Bartlett LLP. This is a journey of resilience amidst several obstacles so I really hope you feel super inspired and motivated to pursue your goals after listening to this episode! Hope you enjoy, and please do let me know wha...

Episode 9- Lewis Wilfred Dean on his inspirational journey to becoming a future pupil barrister! 27.05.2023 1:14:11

Hello CML listeners, Today we're exploring the route to becoming a barrister, for the first time on the podcast! Lewis's journey is so inspirational, so I really hope you give it a listen and leave the conversation feeling more motivated and committed to your goals! Hope you enjoy, and please do let me know what you think on commercemeetslaw@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @commercemeetsla...

Episode 8- Inês Pinheiro on her journey to becoming a trainee solictor whilst balancing resillence with mindfulness! 21.05.2023 1:06:19

Hi everyone, Today's episode is with Inês Pinheiro, a future trainee solicitor at DLA Piper. This is truly such an informative yet engaging conversation, so I really hope you enjoy! Links to resources mentioned in the episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/in%C3%AAs-pinheiro-415376163?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B0Kr1gt%2BSQfmFcyjUxUOsPQ%3D%3D https://ww...

Episode 7- From France to England: Emilia Tambwe Tshomba on finding her place in the UK legal profession 27.04.2023 1:02:32

Hello CML listeners! Today's episode is a wonderful conversation with Emilia Tambwe Tshomba, so I hope you come away from it feeling refreshed and inspired! Links to Emilia's LinkedIn and IFAL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilia-t-2b476b1bb/ https://ifaleaders.wixsite.com/ifal

Episode 6- Arthur Ddamulira on his immense success and what it took to get there! 15.04.2023 1:12:02

Hello CML listeners! This episode has been a long time coming, so I really hope you enjoy my conversation with Arthur Ddamulira! Arthur's LinkedIn and contact details: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-ddamulira?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BNjoO55EsTfC%2Bb0Y8KvThLg%3D%3D E-mail: damartur21@gmail.com

Episode 5- Tendo Lubega Sebuyira sharing an international student's perspective on the UK legal sector! 02.04.2023 1:15:03

Hello CML listeners, welcome back to another episode! Today's one is with one of my favourite guests, Tendo Lubega Sebuyira and it is packed with great tips and advice so I hope you enjoy! Tendo's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tendo-l-sebuyira?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BflM3iTZsQfaEud9ROCk5bA%3D%3D