The Law Lounge: Recent Episodes
Emma Jones
This is the official Law Well-being Podcast hosted by well-being ambassadors! We will be discussing all things law, life and wellbeing related, so keep your eyes and ears peeled for some great content, tips and guest speakers!
In this episode Hannah, Jasmine and Latika discuss news stories and how they affect our mental health, as well as what we can do to prevent negative triggers. Social media is also discussed and the girls share their personal experiences of self expression, appearance and body ideals as well as exposure to harmful content, and more.
If any of the issues discussed are affecting your wellbeing or if you're experiencing stress: https:// www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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We are back! In this first episode of the new year, Todd and Fareeda chat with April, a University of Sheffield law graduate who now works with Stobbs IP. April is also the author of the blog "According to a Law Student", where she has endeavoured to simplify concepts like commercial awareness for the average law student.
We discuss with April what commercial awareness actually is, and why law firms are so keen on upcoming graduates to have it.
April's commercial awareness e-book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EC9Nizv0NCNm2qk5tSaivRlNcA4RgF0i/view
According to a Law Student: https://accordingtoalawstudent.com/
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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In this episode, Todd and Fareeda talk with Alice, a law graduate from Sheffield, about her experience transitioning from university to full-time work in the law.
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
If you are struggling with studies: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/301
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In this episode, Ning, Todd, and Fareeda chat with Zoe Swan about what perfectionism and imposter syndrome look like in the law, and what to do when these feelings come up.
The books recommended by Zoe...
On mindset: Mindset: change the way you think to fulfil your potential by Dr Carol Dweck
On perfectionism: Overcoming Perfectionism 2nd edition by Roz Shafran et al
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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In this episode Issy, Ning, and Todd discuss LGBTQ+ rights and involvement in the law, as well as how changing attitudes have helped improve wellbeing.
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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In this episode Ali, Todd, Fareeda, and Tiba discuss the difference between being alone and loneliness and their experiences with it.
If you're experiencing loneliness: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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Ali, Todd, and Ning provide some advice and information for any new students coming to, or thinking of coming to, the University of Sheffield!
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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Ning, Todd, and Fareeda discuss culture and share their experience living in different cultures.
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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Ning, Todd, and Issy discuss masculinity, its definitions and how this reflects in the legal profession.
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
If you are struggling with studies: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/301
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Ning, Todd, and Fareeda talk with Emma Jones, the Technical Director of Wellbeing at the Law School.
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In this episode, the new podcast team discusses what well-being is, and why it is so important.
If you're experiencing stress: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing
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In this episode, Marwa shared her experience losing a loved one and talked about the well-being support she has received from the University. We are also joined by Fiona Murray, Student Well-being Adviser at the University.
In this episode Ambassadors Junyi and Cheryl chatted with outgoing Edward Bramley Law Society Vice President, Alice on the commons issues faced by students: burnout and over-productivity. Keep your ears out to hear advice and tips on how to regulate your mental well-being during times of struggle.
Tom, Florence and Cheryl chat to Senior Lecturer Joan Upson, about her legal journey, obstacles she has faced and advice she has for law students!
In this episode Alice, Alishah and Astrid discuss the lifting and easing of lockdown restrictions, what they've been getting up to in lockdown and post lockdown anxiety. Keep your ears peeled for your name as we shout out a couple of you for your coffee shop recommendations!
Hello and welcome to the trailer of the first ever podcast by the Law School hosted by your very own Wellbeing Ambassadors! This is just a short trailer to help you get to know us and introduce who we are and what our role is as a Wellbeing Ambassador! We are so excited to see where this podcast leads and we hope you are too!