Welcome to Diary of a Pupil, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of securing pupillage, featuring candid conversations and expert insights. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of the legal profession, offering valuable advice to aspiring barristers, students, and anyone intrigued by the legal field. In this episode we discuss the "Legal Work Experience: Do's and Don'ts," a special episode where we unravel the essential guidelines for making the most of your legal work experience. In this informative session, we'll discuss the key strategies to thrive during mini pupillage, placements, and legal work experience opportunities.

Hosts:

🎙 Chelsea Brooke Ward - A rising star in the legal world, Chelsea has successfully navigated the competitive landscape of legal work experience becoming a barrister in 2017. Her fresh perspective and recent experiences offer invaluable advice to those beginning their legal careers.

🎙 Jodie Hill - Managing Director of Thrive Law an award winning employment firm. A seasoned legal professional with a wealth of experience in the legal field, Jodie is committed to guiding and mentoring the next generation of lawyers.

Episode Highlights:
🎧 Episode: "Do's and Don'ts of Legal Work Experience" - Jodie and Chelsea share their insights on what to do and what to avoid during your legal work experience. They provide practical tips and real-world examples to help you make the most of your time in a legal setting.

Throughout this episode, you'll discover:
- The importance of proactive engagement and showing initiative.
- Strategies for building professional relationships and networking effectively.
- Tips for avoiding common pitfalls that can hinder your progress.
- The role of adaptability and open-mindedness in the legal workplace.
- How to balance academic commitments and work experience effectively.

Whether you're a law student, recent graduate, or a legal professional looking to enhance your career, this episode is your comprehensive guide to ensuring that your legal work experience is a valuable and productive step on your journey to becoming a successful lawyer. Subscribe now to gain the insights shared by our dynamic hosts and boost your legal career.

You can follow Jodie and Chelsea on the following:

Chelsea

https://www.instagram.com/diaryofapupil_barrister/?hl=en-gb
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-brooke-ward-232433a3/?originalSubdomain=uk
https://twitter.com/_Legallyblogged
https://www.instagram.com/legally_blogged/?hl=en

Jodie

https://www.instagram.com/iamjodiehill/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-hill-lawyer/?originalSubdomain=uk
https://twitter.com/iamjodiehill?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/c/JodieHill
https://www.tiktok.com/@iamjodiehill