LW Recommends

LW Recommends

PODCASTS

‘The Lawyer Files’-

A UK Legal Podcast

Hosted by the founder, Denice Obeng- an LPC LLM student, this podcast is for aspiring solicitors, law students, and anyone curious about the legal profession. 

The podcast features candid conversations with legal professionals at various stages in their career- from paralegals, trainees, to senior lawyers; sharing  their career journeys, insights, and providing advice and guidance on securing a training contract, navigating different practice areas, or developing essential skills like commercial awareness and public speaking. 

Available on Spotify and Apple

BOOK

‘Skilfully Passing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)’

The author, Neeta Halai, is a qualified solicitor and also a trainer and coach.

For all those who are currently undertaking their SQE course or contemplating enrolment onto the course, the book is a useful resource. 

The book covers a wide range of topics, from SQE Assessments, Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), exemptions and the admission process, just to name a few. 

Here is a link to sample chapters of the book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skilfully-Passing-Solicitors-Qualifying-Examination/dp/1526527405

PODCASTS

‘The Lawyer’ Podcast-

A UK Legal Podcast

Hosted by the Editor Catrin Griffiths and Litigation Editor Christian Smith, every second Thursday, ‘The Lawyer’ Podcast gives their take on the top stories and views which are impacting the Legal market. 

This insightful podcast is for aspiring solicitors and solicitors alike.

Available on Apple 

TELEVISION

Suits TV Series-

Legal Drama 

Unless you have been living under a rock all this time or maybe you just haven’t got round to watching this groundbreaking legal drama, you are in for a treat.

Get immersed into the world of Harvey Spectre and Mike Ross and the formidable Louis Litt. Not forgetting the Queen Bee’s -Jessica Pearson, Rachel, Gretchen and Donna. 

In the fictional firm, Pearson Spectre Litt, the stakes are quite high and the cases very interesting. The fashion in this show embodies the art of power dressing.

Whilst this is not the case in real life legal practice, the show is still worth a watch. 

Available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV