In this episode of Becoming a Lawyer, we’re joined by Ayaz Saboor—former solicitor, coach, and founder of The Commercial Law Pathway. From working part-time jobs at McDonald’s and supermarkets to qualifying at DWF, Ayaz’s journey is anything but conventional. He opens up about resilience, redefining success beyond titles, and building a platform to support aspiring lawyers through mentorship and resources he wished he had.🚀 Whether you’re facing training contract rejections, questioning your place in traditional practice, or seeking inspiration for a career built on purpose and impact—this episode is packed with insights on navigating setbacks, finding alignment, and supporting the next generation of legal talent.🔎 In this episode, we cover:✅ Ayaz’s early jobs and how they shaped his mindset in law✅ The training contract journey and lessons from rejection✅ Why he left practice to pursue mentorship and coaching✅ Building The Commercial Law Pathway and sharing free resources✅ Real talk advice for aspiring lawyers on applications, mindset & resilience✅ Redefining career success around values, purpose, and impact🎧 Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Season 2 Episode 601:35 – Introduction01:55 – Early Career: From Part-Time Jobs to Qualification06:15 – Dealing with Rejections11:41 – Implementing Positive Change22:19 - Life as a Trainee25:22 - Why Ayaz Left Practice?37:37 – Bonus Questions44:14 – Quick Fire Round💡 Key Takeaways for Aspiring Lawyers:🔹 Your path into law doesn’t have to be linear to be successful🔹 Rejections are part of the process—resilience is key🔹 Mentorship, mindset, and community can transform your journey🔹 Redefining success means building a career aligned with your values🎙️ Subscribe to Becoming a Lawyer for more conversations with pioneers reshaping the legal profession.💬 What does success in law mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments!👉 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & hit the 🔔 to stay updated on future episodes!