Career Zone Podcast

Law Mini-Series: International Law: In conversation with Felix Tang, Young barrister Hong Kong, Chairman of the Standing Committee of Young Barristers of the Hong Kong Bar Association

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.

Interested to work as a barrister internationally? Felix Tang talks about the life of a barrister in Hong Kong, and the experiences he had at Exeter which helped him get there. A must-listen to podcast for every student who is interested in the bar internationally.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone ,  Law and legal services and Employability for Law Students

Law Mini-Series: Securing a Training Contract: In conversation with Grace Light, current Law student.

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Grace Light, a current Law student. Grace shares her journey to securing a training contract, highlighting the value of attending events, using resources like the Career Zone and developing commercial awareness.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students  and Employability for Law Students. 

Law Mini-Series: Community Law Clinic. In conversation with Evalyn Anstiss, recent Law graduate

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Evalyn Anstiss, a recent Law graduate, about her experience working with the Community Law Clinic. Evalyn shares the benefits of working at the Community Law Clinic and how it helped to develop her professional skills and confidence.

Useful links:

• Exeter Award,
• Community Law Clinic
• Access to Justice clinic (module)

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone ,  Law and legal services and Employability for Law Students

Law Mini-Series: International Law: in conversation with Ben Ainsley Gill, International Law Arbitration Lawyer

In our Law podcast mini-series of Autumn 2024, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talked to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.

In this bonus episode, Sunny Lalli, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Ben Ainsley Gill, an international law arbitration lawyer.

Ben and Sunny seek to define arbitration in international business law, examining the skill sets required to work in international arbitration, discussing differentiation between practice in private international law and public international law. Together they recount tips on how to prepare a for a career in arbitration.

Further resources touched upon in the episode:

• University of Exeter Career Zone sector page on law: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/law4nonlaw/
• Listen to our podcast episode on International Law with Maria Smirnova, Human Rights Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. (https://pod.fo/e/27ea18)
• You can book onto a Career Zone Networking Skills session via Handshake. 
• Vismoot: https://www.vismoot.org/
• Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court: https://www.investmentmoot.org/

Law Mini-Series: Getting a placement and a training contract with no family background in Law: In conversation with Molly Miles, Fourth Year LLB with Professional Placement student.

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to undergraduate Molly Miles, on her experience of getting a placement and a training contract. Molly shares her experience of how she found a placement just by speculative asking, how much she enjoyed her year, and how it led to that prized goal - a fully funded training contract.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.  

Other links:

If you're a current Exeter student, you can book onto a Time and Stress Management session via Handshake. 

Law Mini-Series: What to consider when choosing your Bar course: In conversation with Zoe Bushby, Future Pupil Barrister

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.

In this episode Rachel talks to Zoe Bushby, Future Pupil Barrister.  Zoe graduated from the University of Exeter in 2023 with a first class LLB Law degree, she then completed her bar training at BPP Law School in Bristol and has just started working as a Future Pupil Barrister for Magdalen Chambers, here in Exeter. Hear about Zoe’s experiences of studying her bar course and an insight into the factors to consider when deciding which one to choose, including different types of courses, funding opportunities and which provider to choose.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.

Law Mini-Series: International Law: In conversation with Maria Smirnova, Human Rights Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.

In this episode Sunny Lalli, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Maria Smirnova, a Human Rights Officer at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Maria shares insights into her journey, reflecting on how an internship with the UN propelled her career, the differentiation between international public law and international private business law and the credentials required to work in this practice area. Maria and Sunny examine strategies such an internships and employability schemes to enable progression into this exciting practice area of law.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.  

Further resources touched upon in the episode:

• https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/employability-schemes/globalemployability/
• University of Exeter sector page on law: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/law4nonlaw/
• University of Exeter sector page on politics and government: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/research/sector/politicsgovernment/
• General info about careers in the UN, including internships, volunteering, young professionals programme: https://careers.un.org/home?language=en
• Portal to apply for UN jobs and internships: https://inspira.un.org/

Law Mini-Series: Ace your applications: In conversation with Ben Gardner, Reed Smith LLP, Responsible Business Team

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.  

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Ben Gardner. 

Recent graduate Ben Gardner shares his remarkable personal journey to successfully getting a much prized graduate role at Reed Smith in London.  Ben describes how he leveraged his work experience in non legal sectors to successfully appeal to employers, and how he achieves significant job satisfaction in his responsible business role.  

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.  

Law Mini-Series: Routes to the Bar: In conversation with Natasha Bellinger, Joint Head of Magdalen Chambers and Co-Director of Exeter Community Law Clinic

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.  

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Natasha Bellinger. 

A fascinating insight into the life and work of one of Exeter’s leading barristers. Natasha Bellinger, joint Head of Magdalen Chambers. Natasha shares with Tess what drives her to run Exeter University Community Law Clinic and her top tips for success as a barrister.  

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.  

Law Mini-Series: Becoming a Solicitor: In conversation with Susan Starr, Exeter Campus Manager, University of Law, and former practising barrister

In our Law mini-series podcast, our Law Employability and Careers Consultants; Rachel, Tess and Sunny, talk to experienced professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to hear their career experiences and advice.  

In this episode Tess Read, Employability and Career Consultant, talks to Susan Starr. 

A must-listen to podcast for every budding solicitor – SQE expert Susan Starr from the University of Law attached to Exeter University sets out all the steps involved in successfully passing SQE 1 and 2. She discusses the different options for fee structures* and full or part time completion.

In addition to this episode you can find more information to help with career planning here; University of Exeter Career Zone , My Career Zone Digital , Law and legal services: Information for Law and Non-Law Students , Employability for Law Students and The Law School.    

* Fees correct at the time of recording. Visit the Ulaw and SRA website for up to date fees.