#4 UK Legal Podcast: How Viktoriia Restarted Her Legal Career in the UK — An International Lawyer’s Journey

Ukrainian solicitor Viktoriia Ishcheriakova shares her journey from advocate in Ukraine to LLM candidate in the UK, offering insights on law, migration, and resilience. A legal podcast by The Lawyer Files.---🎙️ In this episode of The Lawyer Files, I’m joined by Viktoriia Ishcheriakova — a Ukrainian solicitor (advocate), legal academic, and LLM candidate at the University of Sunderland — to explore her extraordinary legal journey from Ukraine to the UK.We discuss:✅ Viktoriia’s 20+ year legal career in Ukraine, where she represented tax authorities and advocated in family, civil, and administrative cases✅ Her move to the UK in 2022 and the complex transition into the British legal system✅ The emotional and professional realities of starting over in a new country, and how she stays grounded through change✅ Her academic insights into comparative law, arbitration, and what the UK legal education system can learn from international practiceWhether you're a legal professional, an aspiring lawyer, or simply someone inspired by stories of strength, purpose, and reinvention, this episode offers an honest and moving perspective.👉 Follow The Lawyer Files on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to hear more real stories from the legal world.