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Do You Need the Right Background to Succeed in Law? | Partners in Crime Podcast | Speed Mooting #126
Do you need the right accent, background or connections to succeed in law? In Episode 126 of the Speed Mooting: Partners in Crime Podcast, John and Hayley look back at the things they worried about as law students, from having a Scouse accent and coming from a state-school background to entering the legal profession without family connections, and explain why those concerns mattered far less than they expected. They also answer listener questions on moving from conveyancing into litigation, transferable legal skills and changing practice areas. Finally, John gives an insight into life as a criminal barrister, explaining the difference between legal aid and privately funded work, how funding affects a barrister’s caseload and the realities of managing income, tax and VAT at the self-employed Bar. An episode packed with practical legal career advice for law students, aspiring barristers, aspiring solicitors and anyone trying to break into the legal profession.
