In the second episode of WDYD? I speak to a lawyer who is currently 2 years PQE (i.e 2 years since qualification having spent 2 years training) about his years in the profession, and what the future might hold.
Amongst juicy tales of getting through a training contract and facing off to tough bosses, our solicitor friend tells us about the somewhat jubilant highs, and sometimes crushing lows of daily life in the world of justice. We hear some very honest advice about how to get into the profession, the intricacies of Britain's legal structures (what’s the difference between a barrister, a solicitor, a paralegal? Is everything like Suits? Turns out - absolutely not), how to get ahead and succeed in such a competitive market and, most importantly, how to navigate your inevitable and frequent hangovers (something it seems you probably learn in your first week).
As always, please bear in mind that the interview reflects our guest's experiences only, and we do not claim to represent all lawyers' experiences or views.
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For further reading:
Visit The Secret Barrister's blog for insights into barrister life - they also have an excellent book:
https://thesecretbarrister.com
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Barrister-Stories-Law-Broken/dp/1509841105
The very useful list I mentioned:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/law