The Student Lawyer Podcast

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Adam Heppinstall QC of Henderson Chambers. During the episode Adam explains Henderson Chambers’ pupillage process and discusses some of his most memorable and noteworthy cases, which include the Nuclear Test Veterans Saga, Seroxat group litigation, and an ongoing dispute concerning Total Energies. Talking points include: 02:35 – Overview of Adam’s prac...

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Mark Robinson, criminal barrister at Great James Street Chambers. Mark has gained a reputation as being a maverick who fiercely defends clients at court. However, before his career in law, Mark was a BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter and professional DJ for over 20 years playing throughout the UK, USA, Canada, and Europe. He was a music producer, having releas...

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Alex Jay, Partner and Head of Insolvency and Asset Recovery at Stewarts, litigation specialists, ‘a law firm like no other’. During the episode, Alex and Stephanie discuss the collapse of the online fast fashion retailer, Missguided, from an insolvency point of view, and talk about the commercial challenges that the company faced in the lead up to its...

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by David Brear, CEO of 11:FS. During the episode, David and Stephanie discuss some of the most talked about FinTech apps, and the hottest banking and financial services trends. The first part of the episode David provides advice on how to win on the battlefield of banking and build billion-pound transformations by building stamina, resilience and learning...

In this episode, Stephanie Anais speaks to Josh Lewison, barrister at Radcliffe Chambers with an onshore and offshore practice who is also admitted to the state bar of California. Josh provides his advice on how to succeed during pupillage and when starting out at the Bar, talks about some of his most interesting cases and reveals what it’s like to be an offshore barrister (it’s not all about mone...

In this episode, Camilla Uppal speaks to Ayaz Saboor, qualified non-practising solicitor, mentor and investor. Ayaz provides insight into his recent experience as a trainee solicitor, providing advice and tips for student lawyers and aspiring lawyers. Ayaz provides details about the seats he completed, the tasks involves, and how to excel as a trainee! Ayaz also discusses The Commercial Law Pathwa...

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Thom Lumley, Partner, and Georgia Parish, Solicitor Apprentice, at Plexus Law. During the episode, Thom and Georgia both talk about their journeys into the legal profession and their exciting career histories and highlights. Stephanie, Thom and Georgia also have an in-depth discussion about the Plexus Apprenticeship Scheme and how it compares to a trad...

Camilla Uppal is joined by Professor Peter Crisp, Deputy Vice Chancellor at The University of Law, to discuss the benefits of studying the Legal Practice Course (LPC) in 2022. Peter explains what the LPC is, how the course is structured, taught and examined, in addition to outlining the benefits of studying LPC this year given that there are now two courses on offer. If you would like to find out...

Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here  to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq ) (Ad)   Camilla Uppal is joined by Rita Gupta, an award winning family lawyer, and co-founder and managing director of LGFL Ltd, a boutique family law practice.  In this episode, Rita explains what life is like as a family lawyer,...

Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here  to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq ) (Ad)   In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Charlene Gisele, a former high flying London lawyer, who, after a serious personal health scare and subsequent burnout, made a decision to step back from practice. Charlene is no...

Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here  to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq ) (Ad)   In this episode, Camilla Uppal speaks with Andy Waddell, tax lawyer and founder of Winslows Tax Law. Andy provides insight into his career journey, what drew him to a career in tax law, as well as explaining what a tax law...

Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here  to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq ) (Ad)   Are you an aspiring barrister looking for advice about how to secure pupillage? If so, this episode is for you!  In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Emilene Davis, a future pupil barrister who you may recognise fro...

Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here  to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq ) (Ad)   In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Akil Hunte, trainee solicitor at CMS and Chair of NRG Lawyers, a not for profit organisation that aims to pave the way for Non-Russell group students and graduates in their legal...

Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here  to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq ) (Ad)   In this episode, Camilla Uppal speaks with Amelia Platton, founder of The Neurodiverse Lawyer Project, winner of the Best Use of Social Media Legal Cheek Award (2022), first-class law graduate and future trainee solicitor....

Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here  to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq ) (Ad)   In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Denis Viskovich, a dual-qualified Australian and English lawyer with over twenty years of experience working for investment banks. During the episode, Denis talks about what a...

Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here  to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq ) (Ad)   In this episode, Camilla Uppal speaks with Evie Smith, manager of Intervene, about the current issues facing the prison system and prisoners’ access to  justice.  Intervene is a registered legal charity, established by Kes...

Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here  to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq ) (Ad) In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Jake Schogger, qualified lawyer, careers coach and founder and CEO of the City Career Series Handbooks and the Commercial Law Academy.  Jake provides detailed insight into each com...

Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here  to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq )(Ad) In this episode, Camilla Uppal speaks to Sibel Vurdu, trainee solicitor at Thackray Williams LLP, and founder of BeComAware, about her experiences so far as a trainee solicitor. Sibel provides insight into the types of work s...

(Advert) Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq )   In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Annabel Akintomide, an in-house lawyer specialising in financial services. Annabel completed her training contract and worked as an associate in a law firm before deciding to...

(Advert) Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq )   In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Jonathan Gilmour, Head of Derivatives & Structured Products and Partner in the Finance group at Travers Smith.  During the episode, Jonathan talks about the finance, and der...

(Advert) Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq )   In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Varsha Kanitkar, future trainee solicitor at Clifford Chance. Varsha secured two training contract offers from top firms Clifford Chance and Latham & Watkins in 2020, so we in...

(Advert) Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq )   In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Laura Murray, an associate at Burges Salmon. During the episode, Laura shares her career journey into law and what it is like to work in the industry having dyslexia. Laura...

(Advert) Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq )   In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Andrew White, partner at the international and commercial firm, Bird & Bird.  During the episode, Andrew talks about his career journey and explains why he chose to be i...

(Advert) Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click here to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq )   In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Roy Magara, Founder & Director of Magara Law. Roy provides a fascinating insight into the life of an employment lawyer, explaining why he decided to specialise in employment l...

(Advert) Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click  here  to view the courses on offer ( https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq )   In this episode, we are joined by Jill Howell-Williams, National Programme Director of the SQE at The University of Law.   Jill provides insight into what the SQE is and why it was introduced by the Solicitors Regulat...