I've been working as a London corporate lawyer for a year...

I've been working as a trainee corporate lawyer in London for almost a year now - just wanted to give you guys a quick update on my life as a full-time lawyer so far.
0:00 Intro
0:16 Why I did move to the UK?
1:40 Do I enjoy being a lawyer in London?
2:33 self-doubt: I may not be a good lawyer?
4:11 long hours and work pressure?
5:30 What I enjoyed the most as a lawyer
7:37 Let's talk about money
11:36 Conclusion

[@GordonChung]

Thanks, especially for those of you who have followed my journey for a while, always appreciate that I have a community to share my thoughts.

[@curtisokpara2656]

Greetings Bro, I connect with you in so many ways. All you said here resonates with me... Please can we be friends? Are you on LinkedIn?

[@sammik4649]

I do agree on the point where income is important -- I'm sure your parents must be so proud of you. I do hate the feeling that I'm still relying on my parents, financially even when I'm 20+, so I'm really grateful that i-firms subsidise PCLL and provide stipends/ maintenance in my PCLL year.

[@joannedion]

It’s truly inspiring Gordon, very proud of you!

[@sammik4649]

Thank you so much for sharing! Love your videos as always. So lucky to have them along my journey in striving to become a lawyer in HK!

[@GordonChung]

Thanks!

[@jayho7147]

Glad to see you back Gordon!

[@annoying1314]

Sitting here today watching your video at 2am and getting excited about my Baker's clerkship interview soon, I can't imagine what you went through. I am surprised that your dad is a minibus driver back in Hongkong while most of the people that went to Cambridge who I know are from an upper-class family. I have to say you have done very well in your life and your videos have continue to keep me inspired to be a genuine person :)

[@GordonChung]

Thanks for your words ;)

[@YasmeenElsayed]

Thank you so much for this Gordon! I am in the middle of this process, so thank you for this perspective. Good luck with your second year!

[@GordonChung]

🙏🏻 thank you, you too

[@IdinSabahipour]

Awesome video man. Thank you for being so candid. Good to see you back on here. 🙏

[@GordonChung]

Thanks for your words Idin 🙏🏻

[@welcometowtempire]

What an authentic sharing, Gordon! Welcome back to KZbin!!!! I believe that your parents are always proud of you. Early Happy Birthday to you. Wishing you a prosperous, healthy and joyful Tiger Year ahead!!

[@GordonChung]

Thank you, happy CNY to you too!

[@limster710]

Take care Gordon. Wishing you the best from Singapore.

[@kavyasreekumar8354]

lovely video,welcome back!

[@KKRCeb]

Good luck mate! I hope you like what you are doing and that the UK track will provide a comparable pay raise with what's been happening in New York market!

[@joshuachin8739]

Thank you for sharing, have always loved your contents will continue to look forward to your future videos!

[@GordonChung]

Thanks a lot!

[@thecorporatelawacademy8119]

I thought this was very admirable. Thank you for sharing Gordon!

[@hilaryfeng936]

Thank you so much Gordon! You inspired me to apply to TCs in the UK. I literally just done an AC a week ago. None of that would have happened had I not come across your channel. Happy Birthday!

[@GordonChung]

Great to hear, and thanks!

[@dota2playersenjehang703]

Hi Gordon dude, great to hear your insights into lawyer life. I also just started and am almost a year into practising as a NQ lawyer in London. However, unlike you working in city firm , i work in a high street firm. I heard working in city firms can be different from working in high street firms. In my 1st year as a lawyer i learned a lot. I haven't made big bucks like you in my 1st year. However, i have been given a lot of responsibility just few months into starting work. Many cases to handle but not big corporate deals...however, Lot of pressure at times, racing with deadlines. And the caseload seems to be growing slowly. Im also building client base , learning, earning all at the same time..7 days a week seems short nowdays. Im slowly getting the taste of lawyer life. Overall Law practise seems to be really diverse, and its great to hear from different areas.

[@shannontongg]

Wow, thank you for being so honest about money. I'm sure your parents are incredibly proud of you and your journey! Happy early birthday as well 🥳

[@GordonChung]

Thanks Shannon!

[@gauravtejwani1575]

I’m 22 as well and I’m coming this September to UK for my LL.M. Hope to see you there. Good Luck.

[@Lifeofabravewoman]

You are amazing 🫶🏼 I love your honesty

[@harrykay4710]

Brilliant video, Gordon!

[@DK-yz5xu]

Aaah, seeing u after such a long time🎉🎉🎉 Happy new year 🐅

[@GordonChung]

Thank you and you too!

[@salonishah8585]

Such a lovely and genuine conversation! Keep doing what you’re doing and you’re making your parents proud I’m sure! You deserve it all 🤗

[@GordonChung]

Thanks so much!

[@williamli2107]

Very wholesome video! Keep it up Gordon!

[@GordonChung]

😂 thanks

[@pergrinhui9863]

Happy birthday from Hong Kong! Wishing you a happy chinese new year despite being miles away from home!

[@qiuyinghuang5907]

Thanks for sharing! And happy birthday:)))

[@GordonChung]

🙏🏻

[@jangkim7109]

It is quite difficult to find how Asian students like myself climb up the ladder in the law market here. I am on my first cycle of training contract applications before starting my law degree in September, and have been doubting whether my chosen path to become a lawyer in the UK would be feasible in terms of my academic strength, my personality and vice versa. Your video has definitely made my day brighter by knowing that there must be lots of Asians like myself who dream of one day becoming a lawyer in the UK. I should never give up! Cheers mate, and good luck with the remainder of your training contract!

[@GordonChung]

Thanks for the lovely comment! - good luck and I’m sure you can make it one day.

[@sabotage7773]

Cheer up brother! I am also a future solicitor, former international student, I completely understand all the burdens you are going through but just learn to take these things easier, dont worry too much about the feedback, just focus on your progress and try to get better, but NEVER take it to heart whenever you might not get positive feedback / appreciation. Dont waste your nerves and energy on this and the work WILL feel a lot easier

[@GordonChung]

Thanks, I’m still quite positive about my job, but just wanted to give you all a more honest view on being a lawyer.

[@vr13vr]

Thanks for sharing Gordon ! I'm sure your parents are very proud of you. You inspire a lot of us ! 🙌

[@GordonChung]

🙏🏻

[@zero-fr6hm]

"That getting recognition for the hard work" hits me hard

[@benjaminjjlee7933]

Gordon加油！你係眾多international students志願律師之role model！

[@GordonChung]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@veronikakaufman2316]

Thank you Gordon for the video!It is so inspiring and motivating;)💯💯💯I just want to ask you one question.I have LLB in the country of civil law and one year of LLM in the UK. I would like to pass Bar exam in NY.Should I necessarily have LLM in the US in order to be able to pass it?or it is still possible with the background that I’ve already had. Thank you😊

[@GordonChung]

I think it’s possible to enrol in a course and study it online/yourself (I did that too without studying in the US)

[@Giri_632]

Can u do a video pls on like NQ qualification and hw to choose area of specialism..

[@DCeeee]

Money is sure important!!

[@nicolechung6399]

I think you forgot to mention one important person in the video 🤭

[@gabesstarwarscollection]

What do you use to edit your videos? Adobe premiere pro?

[@GordonChung]

Final Cut Pro!

[@clc3296]

👍👍👍

[@pergrinhui9863]

Would it be possible to know how you could afford LLM at Cambridge? Was it scholarship or?

[@GordonChung]

I did get some scholarships which helped me a lot

[@pergrinhui9863]

@@GordonChung Congratulations on your journey so far! Cannot wait for more of your sharing!

[@CherylBright]

Hey quick question..im new here.why havent you moved to New York since youve passed the bar exam?i reckon youre still in London..

[@GordonChung]

Working in NY has other issues e.g. visa issues