Conversations in Law

S:2- Ep:6 - Conversations in Law - Scholarship Programme - Interview with Samuel

In this episode, Accutrainee's training principal Meera Ferguson interviews Samuel Omotayo, an Accutrainee Scholar who recently qualified through Accutrainee's scholarship programme.

S:2- Ep:5 – Conversations in Law – Henry Raine - Experienced Board Member and former General Counsel

Meera talks with Henry Raine, former equity Partner of Herbert Smith Freehills, GC of Wonga.com and recently retired Managing Director of IBM Promontory.  Henry has forty years’ experience advising Boards and CEOs on legal, regulatory and financial issues, as well as reputation management and strategy. Throughout his career Henry has been heavily involved in recruiting both at junior and partner level.

S:2- Ep:4 – Conversations in Law – Scholarship Programme - Interview with Jasmine

In this episode, Accutrainee's training principal Meera Ferguson interviews Jasmine McGregor, an Accutrainee Scholar going through her second seat of Qualifying Work Experience. Jasmine talks about her experience as a trainee solicitor and as an Accutrainee Scholar.

S:2- Ep:3 - Conversations in Law - Mental Health Awareness

In this episode of Conversations in Law, join some of the Accutrainee head office team as we delve into the significance of mental health awareness week, taking place from the 15th to the 21st of May 2023. We speak about the progress that has been made in our industry in recent years, as well as the difference between sympathy and empathy, and individually beneficial mindfulness techniques.  We hope that this week gives you an opportunity to focus on your own mental health and work/life balance.

S:2- Ep: 2 - Conversations in Law - Secrets of my Success Part 2

In the second half of our "Secrets of my Success" panel conversation, Accutrainee Director of Operations, Meera Ferguson, discusses pathways into the legal profession and ways to make yourself stand out as a junior lawyer. Featuring Amy Cunningham (Associate, Boutique Law), Jessica Bannerman Arnold (Legal Counsel, Christie's), Maria Doran (Associate CMS) & Oliver Knight (Legal Counsel, Shard Capital).