Welcome to Season 2 of Accutrainee’s Podcast: Conversations in Law Join us for the second season of Conversations in Law, Accutrainee’s podcast designed for everyone in the legal profession, from aspiring solicitors and trainees to paralegals, in-house legal teams, and legal counsel at all levels. Whether you’re a general counsel, senior legal counsel, or part of a dynamic legal team, these episodes offer valuable insights for your professional journey. This season features thought-provoking roundtable debates, deep dives into critical areas of law, and candid interviews with leading legal professionals across the Accutrainee network. Gain practical advice, inspiration, and cutting-edge strategies for navigating the challenges and opportunities in the legal world. Whether you’re just starting as a trainee or managing a thriving in-house legal team, Conversations in Law provides perspectives that benefit legal professionals at every stage. Don’t miss out—listen in and stay ahead in the ever-evolving legal landscape.
Episodes
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Diversity and Inclusion is a particularly 'hot' topic in any industry but with recent scrutiny of law firms, it is important to know what law firms are doing and why effective Diversity and Inclusion policies are important. To help with this discussion I talk to Dr Catherine McGregor about her experiences working with law firms on diversity and inclusion and how a diverse workspace can benefit firms.
I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Dr Catherine McGregor started out her career as a university lecturer but since then has started the Chambers Women in Law initiative and whilst editor of GC Magazine she produced a number in insightful reports into diversity and inclusion in the in house legal profession.
Currently, she is an independent advisor to law firms and legal departments with a key focus on analysing the practical steps in creating diversity and inclusion initiatives – but, as if that wasn’t enough, Catherine is also an Ambassador for Global Leaders in Law and has recently published the book: Business Thinking in Practice for In-house Counsel. It looks at essential human-centred business skills and how these are impacting and changing how legal departments work. Her book is available from publishers: Globe Law and Business as well as Amazon and Waterstones.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
In the first episode of Accutrainee's Conversations in Law podcast, Hobz De Caux talks with their Director of Operations, Kevin O'Shea, about what it means to be a lawyer in the 21st Century.
This discussion raises interesting points concerning how the expectations of legal services have changed over the years and that now a lawyer is expected not only to provide legal advice but also provide sound business expertise. This need for commercial awareness is high up on the list of skills that law firms expect of applicants and Kevin O'Shea provides some useful insight into how those skills can be gained and showcased.
The conversation then turns to the rise of legal technology and whether proficiency in computing is an expected standard for legal recruits or whether an individual showcasing the necessary skills would stand out from the crowd.
For more information on these topics, please check the Accutrainee Blog and watch out for new podcasts covering topics such as: the SQE, Legal Technology and Commercial Awareness.