Legal Practice Series - Life as a Construction Lawyer | Real Estate | Commercial law | Leading firm

Hey everyone! Welcome back to my channel.
My name is Nadine and I am a 'Future Magic Circle Trainee'.
I created the platform 'Legally Diverse' to help aspiring solicitors reach their career goals a lot quicker than I did!
In this Instagram live, I conducted a Q&A session with Construction Associate Oyin Ogunkanmi.
We covered a range of topics including:
- Graduating from a non-Russell group university
- Training Contract experience and typical trainee task
- Construction law in practice
- Tips for settling into a new law firm
- Advice for aspiring lawyers
I hope you find the Q&A helpful!
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Timestamp
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Legal background overview
03:25 - Does attending a non-Russell group university have a negative impact on your ability to succeed in the profession?
04:49 - The importance of work experience and getting involved with law firms
06:03 - Training contract experience and typical trainee tasks
08:54 - Why Construction
10:39 - Qualifying at a different firm, settling into a new firm culture
12:47- What does a construction lawyer do - contentious vs non-contentious side
17:25- How to keep up to date with the real estate / construction industry
20:31 - What key things have you learnt during your legal journey
24:23- Advice to people starting at a new firm
29:16 - Learning on the job
30:40- Different types of construction claims
36:27- Jump from construction trainee to constriction associate
37:42 - Explaining transferable skills in an interview
39:25 - How to connect if you have further questions or would like further insight
40:37- What more can/should be done to increase diversity within the profession
43:39 - Thanks
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Disclaimer: I made this channel so that I could share with you my own personal views and experiences. My hints and tips are gathered through research, experience and the feedback I have received whilst navigating through my legal journey. Please note that I am not an expert, so please also do additional research specific to the firm or process you are applying for.