Law Talks x Monckton Chambers Mini-Series Part 1: Applying for Pupillage at Monckton Chambers with Charlotte McLean

Join us for an insightful episode of Law Talks featuring Charlotte McLean, who shares her journey from studying classics to becoming a tenant at Monckton Chambers. Charlotte discusses her diverse career experiences, ranging from journalism to working in the charitable sector, and how these influenced her decision to pursue law. She provides valuable advice on applying through the Pupillage Gateway, preparing for interviews, and gaining both written and oral advocacy experience. Charlotte also emphasises the importance of pursuing a job you enjoy and not putting your life on hold while applying for pupillage.00:00 Introduction and Career Overview02:18 Current Practice Areas03:35 Transition from Solicitor to Barrister07:37 Applying Through the Pupillage Gateway15:23 Advocacy Experience and Tips19:04 Pupillage Interviews: Preparation and Experience23:24 Accepting Pupillage and Initial Adjustments29:18 Final Advice for Aspiring BarristersThis episode is sponsored by LawPods, a podcast marketing agency that services some of the biggest brands in law.Enjoying Law Talks? Sign up for our Linked In Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok to receive all our latest news.Want to read the episode transcription? Sign up to receive our monthly episode transcriptions. Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experiences with our listeners. Contact us.  Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.