Law Careers: Breaking Down Barriers and Securing Scholarships

<p>(Advert) Interested in learning more about the University of Law, who are the sponsors of this podcast episode? Click <a href='https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq'>here</a> to view the courses on offer (<a href='https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq'>https://bit.ly/3h7RGMq</a>)</p> <p>In this episode of The Student Lawyer podcast, Camilla Uppal speaks with Open University students Laurie-Elizabeth Ketley (29), Liam Chin (33) and Eleanor Mayhew-Hills (26) who are recipients of several prestigious scholarships from Gray’s Inn (full and partial funding) to complete their Bar Professional Training Course.</p> <p>Not only did Laurie-Elizabeth, Liam and Eleanor secure sought-after scholarships demonstrating their excellence, talent, and drive, they impressively completed their law degrees full time alongside raising families and working long hours.</p> <p>They explain why they decided to pursue a career in law, how they found out about the scholarships on offer by Gray’s Inn, how to shine during the scholarship application process as non-“traditional” applicants, the biggest challenges they have faced and how they manage their time and remain motivated.</p> <p>Our guests discuss topics from social mobility and imposter syndrome to being mistaken for the defendant during a mini-pupillage. They also provide advice to listeners who may be thinking of pursuing a career in law alongside family/work life.</p> <p>If you would like to follow today’s guests on social media, you can find them on Twitter and LinkedIn:</p> <p>Twitter: Ketleylaurie</p> <p>LinkedIn: Laurie-Elizabeth Ketley</p> <p>Twitter: Lawfulstudent</p> <p>LinkedIn: Eleanor Mayhew-Hills</p> <p>Liam does not have social media however if you have any questions or comments for him please email <a href='mailto:hello@thestudentlawyer.com'>hello@thestudentlawyer.com</a>.</p> <p> Prefer YouTube videos to podcasts? Check out the video for this podcast on our YouTube channel where you can watch the full conversation: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStudentLawyer'>https://www.you