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TheLawyerFiles

Denice Obeng
Social Housing Law
Real Estate Disputes
Social Mobility
Talentix
Solicitor Apprenticeship
Law Firms In London
Commercial Law
London, United Kingdom
Data Protection
International Investment Law
Cyber Incident Response
Fintech
Nigeria
Public International Law
England and Wales
Dispute Resolution
Birketts LLP
Intellectual Property
Arbitration
Target Oxbridge

TheLawyerFiles is a podcast created by Denice Obeng an aspiring solicitor. She built TheLawyerFiles to shine a light on the real journeys of those in the legal profession from trainees taking their first steps, to senior lawyers shaping the future of the industry. Every conversation is a deep dive into lessons learned, challenges faced, and the skills needed to thrive in law and beyond. TheLawyerF... more

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As we begin Season Two of TheLawyerFiles, this episode is a conversation about confidence, creativity, and building a legal career while embracing your individuality beyond the profession itself.

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As we close out Season One of The Lawyer Files, this final episode is a powerful reflection on resilience, purpose, and the impact a legal career can have beyond the law itself.

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Domingas shares her journey into law shaped by lived experience, faith, and resilience, offering an honest and refreshing perspective on access to justice, self doubt, and choosing alignment over security in this must listen episode of The Lawyer Fil... more

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Vanessa Balson
Real estate dispute solicitor
Private practice (real estate disputes)
Episode: #36 UK Legal Podcast: Vanessa Wilson, Real Estate Disputes Associate on Property Law and a Non-Traditional Route into Law
Femi Adeluola
Dual qualified dispute lawyer licensed in England and Wales and Nigeria; associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK
In-house at a UK bank (dispute exposure)
Episode: #38 UK Legal Podcast: From Nigeria to the UK Building a Global Career in Dispute Resolution with Femi Adeluola
Koye Adeyeye
UK qualified solicitor specialising in cyber incident response and professional indemnity at DAC Beachcroft LLP; litigation counsel for Condi at Lockton
DAC Beachcroft LLP; Lockton
Episode: #37 UK Legal Podcast: Inside Cyber Law at DAC Beachcroft - Koye Adeyeye on Crisis Response and Fintech
Charlie Cromwell
Bird & Bird trainee solicitor specializing in technology and IP; advocate for social mobility
Bird & Bird
Episode: #35 UK Legal Podcast: How a STEM Mindset and Social Mobility Mission Led Charlie Cromwell to Bird and Bird
Jess Akuffo
LLM Public International Law Candidate, London School of Economics; ex-legal intern at Ofcom; first class English and Australian law graduate from King's College London
London School of Economics (LSE); Ofcom
Episode: #34 UK Legal Podcast: From King’s College to LSE and Ofcom, Jess Akuffo’s Journey into International Law
Zafreen A
Solicitor Apprentice at Fox Williams LLP
Fox Williams LLP
Episode: #33 UK Legal Podcast: How to Stand Out in Solicitor Apprenticeship Applications with Zafreen
Elinam Akotey
Legal professional with luxury fashion in-house experience
In-house legal counsel, contemporary luxury brand (former Harrods paralegal)
Episode: #30 UK Legal Podcast: From Harrods to Legal Counsel Elinam Akotey on Navigating In-House Law in the Fashion World
Naomi Owolabi
Future trainee solicitor at BCLP, Durham Law graduate
BCLP
Episode: #29 UK Legal Podcast: From Durham Uni to BCLP Training Contract With Naomi Owolabi
Pierre Boyce
Head Boy, aspiring commercial solicitor, content creator and founder of Talentix
Talentix
Episode: #28 UK Legal Podcast: Pierre Boyce Head Boy, Talentix Founder and Aspiring Solicitor on Leadership, Law and Social Mobility

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Denice Obeng
Host of The Lawyer Files; host and creator of TheLawyerFiles

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Great for the morning commute!

    So glad I found The Lawyer Files. It’s by far my favourite podcast to listen to!

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    Styled By Grace
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Amazing Listen!

    A great listen into the legal world! Favourite podcast 🫶🏼

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    United Kingdoma year ago

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Professional and insightful; great for early-career lawyers seeking practical guidance.
Motivating and actionable career advice that translates to real-world steps.
Authentic stories from diverse legal paths; very relatable for aspiring solicitors.

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#28 UK Legal Podcast: Pierre Boyce Head Boy, Talentix Founder and Aspiring Solicitor on Leadership, Law and Social Mobility
Q: What is the strangest or weirdest legal advice you've ever received?
The guest recalls advice from a teacher to quit creating content when he first started, which he viewed as odd; he chose to ignore it and continued building his platform, illustrating the value of persistence over conventional caution in pursuing passion.
#41 UK Legal Podcast: Regan Caie on Commercial Law, Social Media & Confidence
Q: What drew you to law during your school years?
A teacher encouraged critical thinking and directed Regan toward law after showing university prospectuses, planting the idea early and making it feel attainable.
#37 UK Legal Podcast: Inside Cyber Law at DAC Beachcroft - Koye Adeyeye on Crisis Response and Fintech
Q: How has in-house experience at an insurer shaped your strategic advisory approach?
In-house work taught him to align legal advice with the business context, understand client risk appetite, and deliver more concise yet commercially grounded recommendations rather than purely black-letter law.
#37 UK Legal Podcast: Inside Cyber Law at DAC Beachcroft - Koye Adeyeye on Crisis Response and Fintech
Q: What initially drew you toward the cyber incident response field?
The guest explains that his rotation in training and exposure to cyber work, followed by opportunities when others in the team needed help, steered him from corporate and litigation into cyber due to the fast-paced, story-driven nature of breaches.
#39 UK Legal Podcast: Feeling Behind in Law? Domingas on Trusting Your Timing and Starting Again
Q: What excites you about the potential of AI in the legal profession?
She is curious and cautious about AI's evolution, foreseeing AI assisting with drafting and complex tasks while emphasizing the need to observe its integration in practice and billable work.

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A deep-dive series focused on real journeys through the legal profession, from aspiring solicitors to senior practitioners. Episodes center on career paths, training contracts, and practical guidance for breaking into law, with frequent emphasis on resilience, personal branding, mentorship, and navigating non-linear routes into practice areas like commercial law, housing, IP, cyber, and in-house roles. Notable throughlines include the importance of authentic self-presentation, leveraging opportunities, and balancing ambition with ethical client service. The show stands out for spotlighting non-traditional paths, social mobility, and practical, human-focused lessons that demystify how legal careers actually unfold, making it a valuable resou... more

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