Ep# 19 Starting out in law: the first steps to qualification as a solicitor

In this comprehensive episode of the Women's Room Legal Division podcast, listeners are introduced to the diverse journeys and insights of Millie and Anastasia, a trainee solicitor and paralegal at the beginning of their legal careers. The discussion covers pivotal topics such as the motivations behind choosing a career in law, the academic and application processes, and effective strategies for navigating career fairs and law firm applications. The speakers offer practical advice on creating tailored applications, leveraging resources like Legal Cheek and LinkedIn, and maintaining organised application records. They also delve into the emotional resilience needed to handle rejection and the importance of persistence. Further, the episode explores the varied educational routes to becoming a solicitor, including insights into the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Millie and Anastasia share their experiences with online and on-campus studies, the challenges of balancing work with exam preparation, and the importance of resilience in the face of setbacks. Listeners are encouraged to utilise prep courses, and practice tests, and maintain their commitment to succeed in the legal field.Links to The Women’s Room – Legal Division:LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-womens-room-legal-division/?viewAsMember=trueYouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Womens-Room-Legal-DivisionWebsite https://www.ericahandling.com/the-womens-room-legal-division/ I’d love to hear from you directly using the CONTACT link below aboutContact Me https://www.ericahandling.com/contact-me/any coaching questions you have or challenges that you’re facingany topics you’d like me to cover on the YouTube Channel, orif you have any suggestions about an amazing woman working in around the law I should interview on the Podcasthttps://feeds.captivate.fm/womens-room-legal-division/