Reimagine Law

Being client-focused as a lawyer – what does that mean?

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are joined by Andrew White – who shares his learning of how to be “client-focused” from more than 20 years as a partn...

Quantum Technologies: the legal angles

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are joined by Anne Chitan and Dan Tench, Partners at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, and experts in the legal issu...

Commercial Awareness in 2025 (Part 2)

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In Part 2 of this special episode we are joined by Louise Carreras, Simon Reichwald, and Nigel Spencer, talent development experts in the legal sect...

Commercial Awareness in 2025 (Part 1)

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 1 of this special episode we are joined by Louise Carreras, Simon Reichwald, and Nigel Spencer, talent development experts.  The guests share...

How to start your first job … brilliantly!

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In this special episode we are joined by Adam Allegri and Flavio Cultrera Muñoz, Legal Counsel in the In-House legal team at Gensler, a global arch...

A Law student’s guide to AI in practice

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Law students and trainee solicitors need to understand how AI interacts with legal practice.  This includes how it works, which tools are best for wh...

An Introduction to Legal Design

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode welcomes Karen Watton (QMUL) and Prof. Emily Allbon (City St Georges University) to talk us through what is meant by legal design and how...

Innovation & Legal Tech: Inside CMS’s Forward-Thinking Approach

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ReImagine Law, we sit down with Peter Walsh and Pravina Pathmanathan from CMS to explore how one of the UK’s leading law firms is...

Understanding “Mediation”: an alternative route to settling disputes: Part 2

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of this special episode we are joined by Dr Georgina Tsagas, a UK Accredited Mediator and Consultant Solicitor in England & Wales, exper...

Understanding “Mediation”: an alternative route to settling disputes: Part 1

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 2 part episode, we are joined by Dr Georgina Tsagas, a UK Accredited Mediator and Consultant Solicitor in England & Wales, expert ...

Public Legal Education and Street Law

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode welcomes Linden Thomas (University of Birmingham) and John Lunney (Law Society of Ireland) to talk us through Public Legal Education and ...

Practising law in the Big 4: a trainee’s perspective

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are joined Savvas Skordellis, Trainee Solicitor at Deloitte Legal, who talks about how he developed in interests for techno...

“Climate Justice”: what can lawyers do?

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are joined by Dr Angela Sherwood and Monika Sobiecki to talk about the role lawyers can play in achieving “Climate Justic...

“Law in Practice”: the benefits of degrees with work placements

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this special episode we are joined by two final year QMUL Law students, Simran Patel and William Green, who took up the option of embedding a yea...

AI and the impact on the legal sector

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we hear from the CEO of Clarilis, a market leading technology platform in the sector, who shares insights into:The different ways tech...

Visiting A Public Gallery in Court

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode encourages, and guides, students on the nuts and bolts of how to go to court and watch a court case from the public gallery.  Most court...

In conversation with… criminal lawyers

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode records a live stream panel event with criminal lawyers discussing their work and views.  The episode has audience contributions...

The rising trend of legal apprenticeships

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is packed with useful advice from Clare Grant, BPP’s Commercial Director of Legal Apprenticeships.  Kerry Jarred and Clare discuss the...

The world of Corporate Law

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 If you want to learn about the world of Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture Capital – then this is the show for you!  Kerry Jarr...

The future world of legal services

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this special episode we are joined by Tamara Box.  Tamara is a partner, and Head of Structured Finance at global law firm Reed Smith and, in the...

Trowers and Hamlin: Affordable Housing

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what a career in Real Estate Law, and in particular affordable housing entails?  This podcast will give you real insight into how law f...

BPP and Chloe Hayes: Is the SQE Syllabus enough?

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast addresses whether the SQE syllabus delivers what is needed to be able to be effective in role as a newly qualified solicitor.  Kerry Jar...

The Justice First fellowship

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Growing the next generation of social justice lawyers is vital for a well-rounded legal system.  This episode explores the brilliant Justice First Fe...

Understanding in-house Legal Careers

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are joined by Barry Matthews, Group Deputy General Counsel at the Pennon Group Plc, and Holly Moore, Legal Advisor in the i...

Careers in Legal Project Management

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are joined by Mark Karnowski and Tom Evans, who hold senior roles in delivering Legal Project Management services for inter...

Trowers and Hamlins on Hybrid working

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode explores working life in the hybrid world, it’s effect on the skills apprentices and trainees need to develop and the impact on employe...

Diversity and the SQE – featuring Aspiring Solicitors

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast explores the SQE regime and the impact it is having on diversity in the legal profession.  We have recently seen another SQE 1 intake si...

Becoming a Barrister: the data

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you interested in becoming a barrister? This episode discusses how to get there, the data around it and has other useful tips on what to read. Bec...

Lessons in Law from Indigenous communities

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zaneta Sedilekova is a lawyer and director of climate and biodiversity risk consultancy firm Planet Law Lab.  Ryan (Ra) James is a trailblazer at the...

Working for an “Alternative Legal Service Provider”

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are joined by Sylvain Magdinier, Senior Vice-President, Legal and Compliance, at Integreon, a leading Alternative Legal Ser...

SQE Pass Rates

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Jonny Hurst (Head of Outreach and Law Marketing at BPP) and Kerry Jarred talk about SQE pass rates, how they are published, and the th...

The VR Court Room

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Academic Francine Ryan guides listeners through a virtual reality court room which is being developed by the Open University.  The Open University pr...

Family Law and Private Client work: helping clients to navigate “life events”

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are joined by two guests to talk about the area of Family Law and Private Client work as a solicitor.  Paul Antoniou, Fami...

Pensions Law – a career ‘best kept secret’

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are joined by two guests.  Dominika Gasiorowski and Ibinabo Osasona, who are both Associates in the Pensions Law Team at C...

Special Episode: The Pupillage Fair 2023

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This special roving episode goes around the Pupillage Fair 2023.  Hosted by the Bar Council this annual event brings together different organisations...

“How to truly stand out when interviewing at law firms”

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we share:Insights into programmes offered by law firms before you applyHow to deal with those tough questions  What interviewers look...

The role of a Barristers’ Clerk

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are joined by three guests.  William Harris, who was a barristers’ clerk for 35 years, with 25 years of those being as a...

Environmental law: finding your “voice” to create positive change

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Flora Curtis, barrister and member of the UK “Legal Voices for the Future” initiative.  Camila Bustos, Assistant Professor of Law at the Elisabet...

Seeing law with a “Business Mind” … to build your unique career path

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

in this special episode we are joined by Katie Benedickter, Trainee Solicitor at D2 Legal Technology. Katie discusses her career path to date, and how...

Solving business problems with law, data and technology: and the importance of asking “Why…?”

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Akber Datoo, CEO and Founder of D2 Legal Technology, and both technologist and private practice lawyer, adviser to financial instit...

‘More than just the law’ – the skills and mindsets of successful lawyers

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is more to being a lawyer than knowing the law.  More and more firms are recognising the importance of ‘how’ lawyers approach working with ...

Why apprenticeships are a good career choice – the parents perspective

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we hear from a 2nd year solicitor apprentice, Darcey, and her mum, Lindsey, on:The importance of seeking input from different people a...

Secondments as part of a solicitor apprenticeship

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll hear:What are they, how long do they last?What do you learn and how do they benefit the apprentice and the firm? Useful links:...

Solicitor apprenticeships – how are you assessed

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll hear:How the different forms of assessment work and tips to do wellHow best to manage work and study, with some great tipsHow t...

Career Changers

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Career changersHear three different journeys to becoming a solicitor, from those who has different careers previously.In this episode you'll hear:How ...

The role of a Supervisor

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the role of a supervisor, as part of your rotations within your solicitor apprenticeship? Hear advice from Taiya about how she is making the m...

The role of a Coroner

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are many different types of courts and one less discussed, is the Coroners’ Court.  We are joined by Nadia Persaud, a Coroner for East London...

Understanding litigation and arbitration: the art of dispute resolution

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode we are joined by Gordon Tsang and Amelia Mah who discuss their work in dispute resolution at international law firm CMS.  Gor...

Real Estate Law

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bumper episode we explore Real Estate Law, including areas such as what it really is, what a typical day looks like, the types of clients and ...

Writing the law: a career in legislative drafting

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we speak with Roy Lee, a Legislative Counsel at the Law Officers of the Crown, Guernsey, who has worked across the world in many juris...

Solicitor Apprenticeships

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We hear from two apprentices, Amy and Hamza, one in house and one in private practice, sharing their own and different journey into a solicitor appren...

Tech in Law

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Kerry (Jarred Consulting) explores this topic with Julie Harris (Head of Law BPP University South East) and Kathleen O’Reilly (Head of Law BPP Uni...

The Future of the Legal Sector

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nicholas Cheffings who was Global Chair at Hogan Lovells, and was also until recently Chair of the Prime Commitment shared his insights as to how the ...

How to fund legal education?

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is no secret that studying Law can be expensive.  This episode explores all the ways that you can look for support and assistance to help pay for ...

Professional Legal Ethics Unpacked!

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests this week are Mary Westcott, an extradition Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, Rosemary Rollason a Solicitor who specialises in regulato...

Diversity and Inclusion in the Solicitors Profession

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about diversity and inclusion within the Solicitors Profession.  This episode considers the progress in the profession to date a...

Climate and Biodiversity Risk Law

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How is law and regulation being used to support the world’s attempt to slow climate change and achieve environmental sustainability?  In this episo...

A Look at Pro Bono

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ReImagine Law team are joined by Jane Cotton (Pro Bono Manager at Eversheds Sutherland) and Rebecca Wilkinson (CEO of LawWorks) to join in the dis...

Intuitive Career Decision-Making

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How should we approach making career decisions?  What should be the balance of logical analysis versus our “intuition”, and how can one guide the...

From solicitor, to consultant in data, AI and ethics

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we speak with Lisa McClory, who talks about how she developed her career from practising as a solicitor in large firms to running her ...

Everything you need to know about legal apprenticeships

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apprenticeships are a paid job and a programme of study funded by your employer. Within Law firms, Public Sector and In House, there are apprenticeshi...

Skill-kit revisit - part 3

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a final revisiting of our “Skill-Kit” episode for listeners, we think about the related areas of communication and project management.  What d...

Skill-kit revisit - part 2

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 CollaborationWe are all told to collaborate and be good at team work, but what does it actually mean? To launch our mini-series looking at different...

Skill-kit revisit - part 1

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Resilience and agilityWe often talk about the importance of resilience, but what does it actually mean in the workplace and how can you build this key...

Early career experiences in legal innovation

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we speak with Lucy Dillon, senior Legal Knowledge and Innovation Consultant, and Michaela Hanzelova, trainee solicitor at Reed Smith w...

From Whitehall lawyer to freelance legal consultant

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we speak with Deborah Lawunmi about the different elements of her career path.  We discuss how Deborah first became interested in law...

Corporate social responsibility part 2: how it works in practice.

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests this week are Carole Mehigan the Responsible Business Manager at Reed Smith and Robert Barnard-Weston the ‘grandfather’ of sustainabili...

Building resilience and avoiding burn out.

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr Mike Drayton looks at the area of “burn-out” and the risk to the mental health of those working in high-pressure industries suc...

Innovation in the legal sector

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the ReImagineLaw team are joined by Cathy Goodman, Lead Practice Innovation and Knowledge Counsel, Paul Hastings LLP.  Cathy speaks ...

A look at legal aid

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Legal aid is the mechanism whereby public funds pay for a client to be represented by a lawyer.  Cuts have been in place or decades and the areas of ...

One thing for 2022...

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From lost work bags, to news echo chambers! In this episode Nigel, Kerry and Fran discuss what one top tip they each have to aspiring lawyers as we he...

Solicitors Qualifying Exam Part 2: Qualifying Work Experience.

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are four parts to the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments, satisfying the character and suitability requirement...

Solicitors Qualifying Exam Part 1: What is it?

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, ReImagineLaw’s Nigel Spencer is joined by special guests Liz Ritter and Lisa Slater to discuss the change in how you qualify as a s...

The Rule of Law and its impact

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Rule of Law covers four key principles; accountability, just law, open government, and accessible and impartial justice. In this episode Nigel and...

A spotlight on Simon Reichwald

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode shines a light on co-host Simon Reichwald.  Simon started his career in a start-up organisation, supporting graduates to both se...

Corporate social responsibility part 1: what it is?

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week ReImagineLaw’s Nigel Spencer and Kaylee Campbell are joined by special guest Sadhvi Dar who shines a light on the complex area of CSR. Sad...

A spotlight on Fran Ridout

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our series about each of our four co-hosts, this episode takes a look at Fran’s career to date.   Fran was a Middle Temple scholarship ...

Access to Justice and the London Legal Walk

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This special one-off edition is a roving recording from the London Legal Walk 2021 where Fran and Sassy talk to walkers about what access to justice r...

Climate Migration and Displacement

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Immigration law is wide and varied but there is a particularly important and urgent legal issues to be discussed: climate migration / displacement.  ...

A spotlight on Nigel Spencer

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we continue the theme of our ReImagine Law team speaking about the learning from their own careers, and Simon Reichwald interviews Nig...

A spotlight on Kerry Jarred

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode shines a light on co-host Kerry Jarred.  How has she come to own three businesses and what has she learnt along the way.   Ker...

Robot-proofing for lawyers

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Julia Robinson, Senior Manager of Professional Development at global law firm Ropes and Gray, discusses the importance of developing o...

How to make the most of mentoring

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finding the right mentor can be transformational, but where do you start? We speak with law firm partners Tim Smith and Elizabeth Robertson about how ...

Progression: The next challenge in social mobility

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Simon Reichwald, Elizabeth Robertson and Tim Smith discuss how law firms can support legal professionals from less privileged backgro...

Development Hacks: creating your career plan

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode in our mini-series of tips and ideas for personal development, we bring different ideas together and consider how this fits into...

Development Hacks: the power of mentoring

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this sixth episode in our mini-series of tips and ideas for personal development, we look at mentoring. What do you need to think about as you see...

Development Hacks: the power of seeking feedback

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth episode in our mini-series of tips and ideas for personal development explores the topic of feedback.   We discuss why getting feedback i...

Development Hacks: career goal setting

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this fifth episode in our mini-series of tips and ideas for personal development, we discuss goal-setting.  What do good goals look like?  Why ar...

Degrees: what Law students really think!

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features four students who are either on or have recently graduated from an LLB Law. 1.     Hannah Whiterow, 3rd Year, Law LLB @ Univ...

Development Hacks: how do you know you’re learning?

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The third episode in our mini-series with tips and ideas for personal development explores the core of the ‘how’ of personal development.  How do...

Development Hacks: the power of “learning experiments”

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second episode in our mini-series with tips and ideas for personal development talks about learning through experimentation.  What projects could...

Development Hacks: personal development

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode in our mini-series to give listeners tips and ideas for how people can best develop themselves.  A key point is about perso...

Application bites: the right mind-set

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can having the right mind-set help you achieve in the job hunting process?  How you think about your application and the process, can really help...

Application bites: assessment centres

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Typically assessment days come at the final stages of the application process.  But what really happens at them and how has this been converted to an...

Application bites: telephone and video interviews

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We might think that telephone interviews are now a thing of the past, but they are still commonly used as part of the application process so employers...

Application bites: strength based interviews

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Unlike competency based interviews (see other podcast for this), strengths based interviews are more about who you are and your natural strengths rath...

Application bites: competency based interviews

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A competency is another word for a skill. Employers use competency based interviews as a way for you to give examples when you have actually used / pu...

Tips from performance experts to boost your communication

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode listeners learn the art of good conversation and relationship building from the principles of ‘improv’ (improvisation). What is ‘...

Application bites: psychometric tests

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The spirit of online aptitude tests is to provide an objective way to test candidates.  Some are tests with right answers (e.g. ability tests) and ot...

Application bites: CVs and online applications

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode in our mini-series about applications.  We start with an episode exploring how to write successful CVs and online applicati...