Reimagine Law

Communication is the basis of many aspects of legal practice.  This episode looks at the science behind what we say and how we can use this to improve our communication for best effect.  Full description / show notes including links etc Matt works with the Verbal Behavioural Intelligence system to help people look at the science behind what they say.  In short, all conversation content can be divi...

In this special episode we are joined by Simon Reichwald, Rohan Kingwall and Seamus Nangle – who share perspectives on the increasing use of AI in the recruitment market, considering both the recruiter (employer) and student (applicant) perspective.  The guests discuss a range of topics relating to the use of AI as part of the job-seeking and hiring process.  How are employers using AI to screen a...

In this special episode we are joined by Andrew White – who shares his learning of how to be “client-focused” from more than 20 years as a partner at a City law firm – with many years of experience spent delivering client advisory projects, and also client-facing learning programmes.  Andrew discusses what are the “perennial truths” of client service, things which have not changed, and also the “n...

In this special episode we are joined by Anne Chitan and Dan Tench, Partners at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, and experts in the legal issues related to the fast-developing area of Quantum Technologies.  The team discuss what “Quantum Technologies” are, and why they are becoming increasingly important to lawyers and their clients now.   In this special episode we are joined by Anne Chit...

 In Part 2 of this special episode we are joined by Louise Carreras, Simon Reichwald, and Nigel Spencer, talent development experts in the legal sector.  The guests share their insights on how students and early career lawyers can best develop – and demonstrate – “commercial awareness”.  The team discuss what “commercial awareness” means in 2025, what employers are now looking for when you apply f...

 In Part 1 of this special episode we are joined by Louise Carreras, Simon Reichwald, and Nigel Spencer, talent development experts in the legal sector.  The guests share their insights on how students and early career lawyers can best develop – and demonstrate – “commercial awareness”.  The team discuss what “commercial awareness” means in 2025, what employers are now looking for when you apply f...

 In this special episode we are joined by Adam Allegri and Flavio Cultrera Muñoz, Legal Counsel in the In-House legal team at Gensler, a global architecture, design, and planning firm.  The guests share their insights on how students can succeed best in their first workplace experiences.  We discuss how best to prepare, and then succeed in a first work role: questions you can ask, and the great da...

Law students and trainee solicitors need to understand how AI interacts with legal practice.  This includes how it works, which tools are best for which tasks and the ethical implications. This episode explores all these issues and more! Law students and trainees will need to be able to use different AI tools ethically, efficiently and competently.   Learning how to do this should start in Law Sch...

This episode welcomes Karen Watton (QMUL) and Prof. Emily Allbon (City St Georges University) to talk us through what is meant by legal design and how it can benefit both law students and the public. The law is for everyone but structures can make it hard for everyone to access the legal system. Legal design is an increasingly popular methodology, helping to improve the mindset and output that law...

In this episode of ReImagine Law , we sit down with Peter Walsh and Pravina Pathmanathan from CMS to explore how one of the UK’s leading law firms is redefining the future of legal services through innovation and legal technology . Peter and Pravina bring fresh perspectives from outside the legal sector and share how their roles are reshaping a traditionally conservative industry—one idea, prototy...

In Part 2 of this special episode we are joined by Dr Georgina Tsagas, a UK Accredited Mediator and Consultant Solicitor in England & Wales, expert in company law and sustainability, based in London and working across Europe.  Dr Tsagas gives a fascinating insight into the use of “mediation” as an alternative legal route to settling disputes.  We discuss what mediation is (and isn’t), why clie...

In this special 2 part episode, we are joined by Dr Georgina Tsagas, a UK Accredited Mediator and Consultant Solicitor in England & Wales, expert in company law and sustainability, based in London and working across Europe.  Dr Tsagas gives a fascinating insight into the use of “mediation” as an alternative legal route to settling disputes.  We discuss what mediation is (and isn’t), why client...

This episode welcomes Linden Thomas (University of Birmingham) and John Lunney (Law Society of Ireland) to talk us through Public Legal Education and how lawyers can have a big impact in helping the public to improve their legal literacy.   The public are all bound by the law but many individuals and groups do not know how the law impacts them and interacts with their every day life.  Public Legal...

In this special episode we are joined Savvas Skordellis, Trainee Solicitor at Deloitte Legal, who talks about how he developed in interests for technology and its application in legal practice.  Savvas speaks about how he sought out a degree and Masters course which would allow him to specialise in this area, and also the importance of finding opportunities to apply one’s learning in practice, bot...

In this special episode we are joined by Dr Angela Sherwood and Monika Sobiecki to talk about the role lawyers can play in achieving “Climate Justice”.  We talk about what “Climate Justice” means, how both guests became so committed to working in this area, and the urgent need for all lawyers to consider the environmental impact of their work.  Also, we discuss Angela’s new (and unique) undergradu...

 In this special episode we are joined by two final year QMUL Law students, Simran Patel and William Green, who took up the option of embedding a year of paid work experience into their law studies.  We talk about how the opportunity to apply one’s academic learning in the workplace is powerful, the skills they built, the different private practice and in-house work environments, and the career in...

In this podcast we hear from the CEO of Clarilis, a market leading technology platform in the sector, who shares insights into: The different ways technology and Generative AI are impacting the sector, including how technology is making the most of the best legal minds  The different elements of legal technology and how for example, large language models are being used The pace of change & wha...

This episode encourages, and guides, students on the nuts and bolts of how to go to court and watch a court case from the public gallery.  Most courts in the country have public galleries where members of the public over the age of 14 can attend and watch hearings.    Watching a court case whether a trial, hearing or an appeal is a wonderful way to learn more about the legal profession.  This epis...

This special episode records a live stream panel event with criminal lawyers discussing their work and views.  The episode has audience contributions from aspiring lawyers.    In this special episode Fran welcomes three criminal lawyers to join her on a panel discussing the nuts and bolts of working in criminal practice.  Barristers Beth Crocker and Sonal Dishani and solicitor Harun Matin get stuc...

This podcast is packed with useful advice from Clare Grant, BPP’s Commercial Director of Legal Apprenticeships.  Kerry Jarred and Clare discuss the increasing adoption and impact of apprenticeship programs in the legal sector, particularly solicitor apprenticeships.  If you want to understand how apprenticeships differ from the traditional training contract route, how they are structured and what...

 If you want to learn about the world of Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture Capital – then this is the show for you!  Kerry Jarred speaks with Sam Smith and Raghav Vohora of CMS to explore the current corporate market activity and its drivers, what investors look for when making investment decisions, and how corporate lawyers support their clients in this sector.  It is PACKED fu...

 In this special episode we are joined by Tamara Box.  Tamara is a partner, and Head of Structured Finance at global law firm Reed Smith and, in the immediate past, was the firm’s Managing Partner for Europe and the Middle East.  We “horizon scan” with Tamara on how she sees the legal services sector changing in the coming years, and what that means for the careers, skills and opportunities for th...

Ever wondered what a career in Real Estate Law, and in particular affordable housing entails?  This podcast will give you real insight into how law firms like Trowers and Hamlin provide services within this sector.  Kerry Jarred is joined by Rob Beiley, Emma Kirby and Nikita Asher from Trowers and Hamlin, one of our sponsors here at ReImagine Law.  The show is packed with advice and guidance, one...

This podcast addresses whether the SQE syllabus delivers what is needed to be able to be effective in role as a newly qualified solicitor.  Kerry Jarred is once again joined by Jonny Hurst of BPP and also, by Chloe Hayes who has recently passed her SQE 2 exams and is currently working towards to fulfilling her QWE requirements.    We cover the differences between the LPC and SQE course content, Ho...

Growing the next generation of social justice lawyers is vital for a well-rounded legal system.  This episode explores the brilliant Justice First Fellowship programme which provides training opportunities within a range of charities and social justice law firms to create graduate roles to qualification.   In this episode Fran welcomes Deborah Acquaah (who manages the Justice First Fellowship with...