The Stirling University Law Society Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Stirling University Law Society discuss all things law. From student experiences to interviews with industry professionals, you can find a whole host of insightful content here on the show.
Jedd is joined by President of Abertay Law Society, Declan Tolmie, to compare life at both law societies and discuss plans for the future!
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This week Jedd is joined by SULS Honorary Vice President, Neil Brannigan, to discuss Neil's time so far on the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at the University of Strathclyde. This will be a two part series, with the second episode being recorded next year when Neil graduates, providing us with the full story from his time in Glasgow.
If you have any questions regarding the DPLP please reach out to Jedd personally or through the Society links below and he will get in touch with Neil to answer!
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This week Jedd is joined by James McFarlane who is an NQ Solicitor in the Contentious IP and Tech Team at Burness Paull. Not only does James discuss his education at the University of Glasgow and how he found his way into Burness Paull, but he chats about his lifelong passion for music and how this helps him switch off from the legal world - an important issue for law students to consider.
James' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mcfarlane-10714b145
Give James and Jamie's music a listen and show them some love!
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Apply for the Burness Paull 2022 Summer Vacation Schemehere.
Register for your FREE spot on the Burness Paull 2021 Winter Insight Event here.
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This week Jedd is joined by Jay de Oliveira who is an Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging Advisor at Ashurst. Jay discusses the wide variety of initiatives at Ashurst which are helping the firm become a more inclusive employer and why she is optimistic for the future of the legal industry.
Jay's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-de-oliveira-990419102/
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LINK TO YOUTUBE PRESENTATION: https://youtu.be/W5gbN48xsTk
We thought we would try something a little bit different this week! Jedd delivers a short introductory presentation on commercial awareness and how he believes law students can develop their skillset in this regard.
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This week's podcast is definitely a unique one! Not many people can say they have completed an Accelerated LLB Scots Law Degree, during the COVID-19 pandemic, whilst living 3500 miles away in Canada! But Aaron Chia managed it and his story is incredible.
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This week Jedd is joined by fourth year LLB student, Kyle Ogden, to discuss his experience with the deferral system at the University of Stirling and why this may be beneficial for those struggling with mental health issues towards exam season.
UoS grounds for deferral: https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/professional-services/student-academic-and-corporate-services/academic-registry/student-information/exams/deferred-exams/
Work/life balance firm list: https://www.legalcheek.com/2021/01/revealed-the-best-law-firms-for-work-life-balance-2021/
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Interested to hear what SULS events are coming up this semester? Look no further than this podcast as Jedd outlines which academic events we have planned over the next few months!
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Jedd is joined by our amazing President, Claire Welsh, to discuss the SULS Summer School and highlight some of their favourite workshops!
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Jedd is joined by SULS Secretary, Hayley McAdam, to outline 12 important points that will really help incoming first year law students adapt to life on their degree.
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Series 2 Episode 1 of the SULS Podcast is out now!! Join Jedd as he previews Series 2, talks the recent Society rebrand and also looks forward to our upcoming summer school!
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This week Jedd is joined by Claire and Holly to discuss all of the Society's events over the past few months and wrap up the first series of the podcast.
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Jedd is joined by Melissa Rutherford who is a director at Rutherford Sheridan in Glasgow. Melissa emphasises the importance of being trauma aware in the legal profession and the impact of adverse childhood experiences on the justice system.
If you would like to receive additional resources on this topic, please drop us an email at stir.law.soc@gmail.com.
Melissa's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissa-rutherford-6697baa1
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This week Jedd is joined by Patricia Taylor who is a commercial litigation solicitor at DWF. Patricia chats about her journey to date and offers some great advice for students at all stages of their studies.
SYLA: https://www.syla.co.uk/
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This week Jedd chats to all of our new committee members to find out what their plans are for the Society!
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This is a bonus episode where Jedd is joined by Euan and Neil to discuss the Society's newly announced sponsorship with Ashurst Advance!
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This week Jedd is joined by Senior Legal Technologist at Ashurst Advance Digital, Chloe Kennedy! Chloe is passionate about all things tech and has been involved in a wide variety of different workshops and events centred around the topic of legal technology. On today's show, Chloe provides an overview of how technology is utilised in the legal industry and what sort of tools she uses on a day-to-day basis.
A day in the life of a legal technologist: https://www.legaltechnologist.co.uk/a-day-in-the-life-of-chloe-kennedy-senior-legal-technologist-at-ashurst/
Chloe's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chloegkennedy
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AGM on 24th March 2021 at 6pm.
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In today's episode, Jedd is joined by the Society's Marketing Officer, Holly Conway, to discuss their experiences with imposter syndrome and offer advice to others who may be suffering from similar feelings.
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This week Jedd is joined by George Henry who is a partner at Sinclairs Criminal Defence Lawyers in Edinburgh. George is an experienced criminal defence solicitor who has appeared in over 30 Sheriff Courts across the country. He kindly agreed to come onto the show to discuss his experiences working in the legal profession and offer advice to aspiring criminal solicitors.
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Jedd is joined by the Society's Mooting Counsel, Magen McNulty and Holly Thomas, to discuss their recent success at the Lord Jones Mooting Competition, as well as provide details on how to get involved in mooting at Stirling!
Mooting Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Mooting-At-Stirling-102756441639441
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Jedd is joined by our Social Secretary, Claire Welsh, in the first episode of 2021 to discuss the Stirling Law Society's 'Move for Mental Health' fundraiser for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH). The fundraiser is being kicked off by our Mental Health Conference, taking place at 6pm on Monday 1st February 2021.
To secure your free spot at the conference, click here: https://www.lawstirling.com/online-events2
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In the final episode of 2020, Jedd is joined by President Euan Stainbank, Vice President Neil Brannigan and Marketing Officer Holly Conway to reflect on the semester as a whole and discuss all of the Society's events.
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Neither Jedd nor Zoe are qualified to offer professional advice on this subject and any information supplied stems from their own experiences and opinions
Jedd is joined by 4th year LLB student, Zoe Workman, to discuss her experiences at the University of Stirling. Zoe suffers from dyslexia and offers an insight into the range of disability services available at the university.
Additional links:
https://www.assistiveit.co.uk/dyslexia/dyslexia-software
https://www.clarosoftware.com/portfolio/clarospeak/
https://www.otter.ai/
Zoe has kindly agreed to speak to any listeners who would like to ask her any questions. You can contact her at zow00006@students.stir.ac.uk.
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Jedd is joined by our very own Social Secretary, Claire Welsh! Together they discuss the important topic of mental wellbeing and how crucial it is to look after your mental health as a law student, particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hayley McAdam joins Jedd on today's show to discuss what it is like studying your first year of the LLB from university accommodation during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jedd is joined by Angelika Diamanti who is a second-year LLB student at the University of Stirling. Originally from Greece, Angelika discusses what brought her to Stirling in 2019 and what life is like as an international student studying law at the University.
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Welcome to the first EVER episode of the University of Stirling Law Society Podcast! In this brief introduction, Jedd provides an insight into what the Society is, who sits on the committee and what the podcast is about.
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