The Student Lawyer Podcast

The Student Lawyer Podcast

Podcast brought to you by The Student Lawyer! Your one-stop shop for careers advice and guidance. Hosted by Stephanie Anais and Camilla Uppal Produced by Nathan Gore

Episodes

February 21, 2025 15 mins

Join Camilla Uppal for a deep dive into insurance law with Rebecca Barton, Tomorrow’s Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) President and experienced insurance lawyer.

Discover Rebecca’s career journey and learn what attracted Rebecca to insurance law and the diverse responsibilities involved. Gain insights into the skills and traits essential for success in this field.

Explore FOIL and Rebecca's role as President, advocating for indus...

Mark as Played

In this episode of The Student Lawyer Podcast, host Camilla Uppal is joined by Rob Hanna, Founder and Managing Director of KC Partners for an engaging discussion on how to secure an NQ solicitor role in the legal industry in 2025.

Rob, who is also the brilliant mind behind the Legally Speaking Podcast—ranked in the top 1% of all shows globally—shares his expert insights and practical advice to inspire and educate our listeners.

In ...

Mark as Played

In this episode of The Student Lawyer Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Dr. Daria Levina, a powerhouse in academia with not one, but two PhDs, a Master’s from Harvard Law School, and a doctorate from the European University Institute in Florence, Italy. With a journey that spans Russia, Germany, the United States, and Italy, Daria has firsthand experience navigating the complexities of top-tier education and scholarships.

She...

Mark as Played

In this episode of The Student Lawyer Podcast, host Camilla Uppal speaks Dimitrios Kyriazis, a distinguished academic with a wealth of experience, including teaching at Oxford University and currently serving as Assistant Professor of EU Law at the Law School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Dimitrios is also the creator of The Law Prof blog and author of How to Write Excellent Law Essays: An Unorthodox Guide.

Having taught...

Mark as Played
December 17, 2024 45 mins

On this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Madeleine Weber, Chartered Legal Executive, English Law Solicitor, New York Attorney and Certified Information Privacy Professional.

She is also the founder of INHOUSEW, an educational platform  with focused materials to help students smash their preparation for the CIPP/E, CIPM and SQE2 exams.

During the episode, Madeleine talks about INHOUSEW and explains how its resources equip SQE 2...

Mark as Played

In this episode of The Student Lawyer Podcast, host Camilla Uppal sits down with Natalie Jones, a prominent employment partner at DLA Piper based in Dubai. Recently ranked as a “Next Generation Partner” in the Legal 500 for UAE’s employment category in 2024, Natalie shares her inspiring career journey and provides valuable insights into the world of employment law.

Natalie kicks off by giving an overview of her career to date, shed...

Mark as Played

Join us in this insightful episode of The Student Lawyer podcast, where we explore the dynamic career journey of Matthew Letts, a Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor at Isadore Goldman.

Recognised as a Key Lawyer in Legal 500 for Insolvency and Corporate Recovery in the Southeast shortly after qualifying as a Solicitor in 2023, Matthew has quickly made a significant impact in his field.

In this episode, we delve into:

  • Matthe...
Mark as Played

In this episode of The Student Lawyer podcast, we're excited to welcome Elizabeth Sam, a qualified solicitor (non-practicing), who shares her inspiring journey and invaluable insights into conquering the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE2).

Elizabeth opens up about her career history, the decision to undertake the SQE2, and how it paved the way for her dream of qualifying as a solicitor. Her story is a testament to dedication ...

Mark as Played

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Student Lawyer Podcast! This week, we are thrilled to have Rob Hanna, Founder and Managing Director of KC Partners, join us for an engaging discussion on how to secure an NQ solicitor role in the legal industry.

KC Partners is renowned for providing legal talent solutions and content creation, focusing on community and specialising in recruitment for Newly Qualified (NQ) Lawyers, Associa...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Camilla Uppal interviews Peter Watson, commercial awareness expert who is an ex-stockbroker, to find out the key themes that lawyers and aspiring lawyers should know about.

Peter discusses the rise of investment in the Middle East, the potential M&A boom we could see in the UK, the rise of AI, and why companies are changing their expansion plans to take into account the US-China tensions.

Peter also provides hi...

Mark as Played

Join us for an insightful episode as Camilla Uppal delves into the career journey and LinkedIn expertise of James Quarmby, Partner and Head of Private Wealth at Stephenson Harwood LLP, and a renowned voice in the legal and professional community. In this conversation, James shares his experiences, insights, and valuable tips for career advancement and building influence on LinkedIn.

We start by exploring James's career trajectory,...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Tania Singla, international arbitration lawyer and author of the LinkedIn series 'What Your Partner Wants You To Know’.

In this episode, Tania provides her advice to junior lawyers on a range of topics such as how to make a good impression at work, how to avoid making the mistakes that junior lawyers typically make, how to transition from a law school mindset to a professional mindset, an...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Macella Wan, Underwriting Manager at Harbour Underwriting.

Macella shares insight into her career journey from private practice to Harbour Underwriting, one of the leading providers of commercial dispute insurance for both claimants and defendants.

Macella explains what type of cases that litigation insurers can help with, provides career advice to those who are interested in a career in ...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Baljit Kaur Chhokar, Solicitor and Yoga and Meditation Teacher to discuss how yoga and meditation can benefit current and aspiring lawyers.

Baljit explains why she decided to qualify as a yoga teacher, discusses how yoga and breath-work can help with stress management, and provides tips on how to prioritise self care for busy professionals.

Yoga Instagram: www.instagram.com/bascending

Ple...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Hannah Beko, author of the bestselling book The Authentic Lawyer. Hannah provides insight into the key issues with the culture in many law firms, and her opinion on how law firms could help tackle the issues that lawyers face. Hannah also explains what it means to be an authentic lawyer, the benefits of being authentic, how lawyers can maintain a work/life balance, and much more. 

As well...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by Anders Nilsson, Managing Partner and Head of Middle East at Bird & Bird.

Anders provides insight into his career journey from Sweden to Abu Dhabi, the key opportunities for lawyers working in the region, and what he enjoys most about working in the UAE.

Anders also provides career advice to aspiring and junior lawyers and provides his advice on how to win and retain business.

Please s...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Charles Jeffery, Director of Litigation at Harbour, the largest privately-owned litigation funder in the world.

**WARNING: the sound quality is a little fuzzy for the first 4 minutes. But don’t worry, it becomes fine from then onwards!**

During this episode, Charles speaks about the Supreme Court decision in PACCAR, the decision that ruled many litigation funding agreements unenforceabl...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Camilla Uppal is joined by James O’Connell, Partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter. James specialises in assisting businesses and anyone wanting to start a business, with a particular interest in the fascinating area of cryptocurrency and blockchain.

James provides insight into his career history, insight into what being a blockchain and crypto lawyer involves, the challenges he faces, and what listeners can read if they are...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Emma Matebalavu, Global Head of Global Financial Markets at Clifford Chance who specialises in Real Estate Finance, securitisation and all types of structured debt.

During this episode, Emma explains what her role as global head of global financial markets and practicing solicitor both involve, the global events impacting the global financial markets, and shares the details of one of th...

Mark as Played

In this episode, Stephanie Anais is joined by Finella Fogarty, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency at RPC, who specialises in advising banks, insolvency practitioners, funds, corporates and all stakeholders of insolvencies on both contentious and non-contentious restructuring, formal insolvency and turnaround situations.

During the episode, Finella explains the reason she became a restructuring and insolvency solicitor, what is ...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    True Crime Tonight

    If you eat, sleep, and breathe true crime, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT is serving up your nightly fix. Five nights a week, KT STUDIOS & iHEART RADIO invite listeners to pull up a seat for an unfiltered look at the biggest cases making headlines, celebrity scandals, and the trials everyone is watching. With a mix of expert analysis, hot takes, and listener call-ins, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT goes beyond the headlines to uncover the twists, turns, and unanswered questions that keep us all obsessed—because, at TRUE CRIME TONIGHT, there’s a seat for everyone. Whether breaking down crime scene forensics, scrutinizing serial killers, or debating the most binge-worthy true crime docs, True Crime Tonight is the fresh, fast-paced, and slightly addictive home for true crime lovers.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.