100% Legal

Day In The Life Of a Trainee Solicitor at HSF Kramer | S5E1

In this episode, we’re joined by Ruaridh Brown and Jonathan Royal to explore what it’s like to train at a leading global law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Together, we delve into the variety of opportunities available to trainees, the kind of work they typically get involved in, and the support systems in place throughout their training journey. We also discuss the transition from studying law in Scotland to working at a global firm in London, before concluding with their reflections and practical advice for students aspiring to follow a similar path.

The Trainee Room Sharing Experience with Travers Smith | S4E04

With April here, a lot of our listeners will be thinking about planning out their application processes and which firms to apply to in the coming months and hiring cycle. In this case, Travers Smith is here to discuss 'Room Sharing' within their company and the effect it has on you as a trainee within the firm. Alongside this, our guests today impart wisdom on how to pick what firm to apply to that suits you, and how to think about your applications alongside their own general experiences at their firm. Keep an eye on opening dates for traineeship applications and vacation scheme applications with Travers Smith here: https://www.traverssmith.com/join-us/graduate-recruitment/

All Things Applications with Herbert Smith Freehills | S4E03

Join Justine in another episode of the 100% Legal Podcast, where she is joined by Charlotte Morgan of Herbert Smith Freehills Graduate Recruitment Team to lay down what you need to know before you send in your application for the firm. They discuss everything from nerves, what you should include and upcoming deadlines - so please enjoy! The deadline for HSF Summer and Spring Scheme Applications is the first of December, so give this a listen and head over to their website to apply!https://careers.herbertsmithfreehills.com/global/en/uk/early-careers/vacation-schemes 

Copyright Law, Moral Rights and Artificial Intelligence with Doctor Mira T Sundara Rajan | S4E02

In this month's episode of the 100% Podcast, Justine is joined by Doctor Mira T Sundara Rajan who gives her perspective on how Copyright Law can be developed considering Artificial Intelligence, and what AI means for us as humanity in both the legal and cultural sense.  Doctor Sundara Rajan is the Canada Research Chair in Intellectual Property Law, a tenured associate professor at the University of British Columbia Law School, and a Professor of IP Law at Glasgow University. Highly accomplished in both the academic and artistic sense, Doctor Sundara Rajan offers an interesting perspective on AI and Copyright.

Surviving the LLB with Jamie Allison | S4E01

Join your new host, Justine, for this brand new episode of the 100% Legal Podcast, joined by special guest Jamie Allison. Jamie graduated from his DPLP at Aberdeen last year, and shares with us some advice for those just starting in their Legal journey up to applications for Vacation Schemes and the DPLP. Enjoy!