The Student Lawyer Podcast

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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:

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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 ...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 ...

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

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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. 

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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.

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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...

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...

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...

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 ...