Emerging legal talent and aspiring solicitor Hadia Hussain shares her thoughtful journey into law — shaped by community values, quiet resilience, and a deep commitment to purpose-driven practice. A must-listen episode of The Lawyer Files. 🎙️
In this episode, I sit down with Hadia Hussain — LLB Law student and current Legal Intern at Chanel — whose route into the profession weaves together grassroots volunteering, self-discovery through setbacks, and a growing interest in in-house legal work.
From supporting social cohesion projects to stepping into the luxury legal space, Hadia’s journey challenges the idea that legal success is one-size-fits-all. With honesty and reflection, she shares how her upbringing, experiences, and perspective as a student have shaped the solicitor she’s becoming.
We talk about:
✅ How volunteering from a young age built her confidence, people skills, and commitment to public service
✅ What she learned from community-focused roles and how they shaped her approach to client care
✅ How rejection in the legal application process helped her reframe success and trust in timing
✅ Her internship at Chanel, and how it gave her insight into in-house legal work at a global fashion brand
✅ How she balances student life with professional ambition, and stays grounded through it all
✅ Her reflections on empathy, resilience, and why soft skills are just as important as academic ones
✅ Advice for other aspiring solicitors navigating their own path with purpose — especially those who feel uncertain or “behind”
Whether you’re navigating student life, curious about in-house legal careers, or finding your footing in the profession — Hadia’s story is filled with quiet power, thoughtful lessons, and the kind of encouragement that stays with you.
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