Whats it like being a lawyer in the UK...?

In this video, I share the 5 shocking things about being a trainee solicitor or lawyer in the uk. I will talk about things like the importance of billable hours, performance appraisal, choosing your seats, culture across department and law firms and quality of training. Hope this is helpful to all future lawyers in the uk.
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0:00 Intro
0:23 Billable hours
2:07 Performance appraisal of a trainee solicitor
4:22 Choosing the right seats?
5:42 Different Culture
6:27 Quality of training

[@GordonChung]

Hope you enjoy this video and have a lovely sunday!

[@JenniferAllardice]

Useful stuff! Thanks Gordon

[@GordonChung]

No worries!

[@mengzehan6412]

Hi Gordon! Thanks for another great video! I'm wondering if you'd be able to make a video about career changers into law e.g. tax/ consulting/ business into law etc. I'm graduating this year without a TC, so I'm thinking about working in other fields first and keep applying for law firms at the meantime. I know personally you haven't got this kind of experience, so don't worry if you can't cover this topic. Thanks!

[@GordonChung]

Not sure if I have a whole video explaining tips for career changers but for sure I can share my experience as someone who was not familiar with the U.K. legal market and how I overcame

[@miriamkatze]

Could you make a video about salary progression at London law firms? I saw your video about the different remuneration models like lockstep and eat what you kill -what interests me is how much salaries increase and progress over the years in a lockstep model :) There is a lot of information about trainee salaries and NQ salaries online, but I have no idea what happens after one qualifies!

[@GordonChung]

I will definitely consider doing that Miriam, hopefully I can gather more information as I’m working as a trainee!

[@AKMarch01]

Hi Gordon! I was interested in pursuing a legal career but I was wondering how the work-life balance is? especially as a trainee solicitor. If you wanted to work 3-4 days a week like a GP or another professional could in some field, would that be possible as a solicitor? Thank you so much!

[@cherriescake274]

This year will be my first year at law school and I would like to get tattoos on the area between my shoulder and elbow. Will this be a problem for me in business life?

[@julietcrowson3503]

What if the trainee messes up the job and harms the case? What if the trainee is instructed to exaggerate the claim/allegations - perhaps making civil allegations criminal? Are trainees culpable for drafting untruthful witness statements on behalf of dishonest clients?

[@clc3296]

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[@GordonChung]

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[@Giri_632]

Broo are you a guitarist??!!! Spotted your guitar mate! U need to play guitar for us!

[@GordonChung]

I wish too, I am not a pro haha