Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/law-beyond-limits Hosted by Osborne Clarke trainees and solicitor apprentices, Law Beyond Limits shares candid conversations with OC lawyers about their routes into the legal profession. Guests reflect on career highlights and hiccups, the realities of progression, and lessons learned. At its heart is social mobility: what it means, why it matters, and how we can support people from diverse backgrounds by removing barriers. © 2026 Osborne Clarke 9c3443ce-99eb-5e3c-a2df-8089f8dc1d37 yes en Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:03:14 +0100 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:04:02 +0100 https://www.osborneclarke.com/diversity-and-inclusion-uk/social-mobility https://img.transistorcdn.com/LbNPxP41BwItjybZPm2lXt2lYCxo-w9eDCHBF0wD6lo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNmM2/ZTFjMTYyYWE5YTM1/MDNlOGYwYWZjZjkx/NDIxNy5wbmc.jpg https://www.osborneclarke.com/diversity-and-inclusion-uk/social-mobility episodic Osborne Clarke Hosted by Osborne Clarke trainees and solicitor apprentices, Law Beyond Limits shares candid conversations with OC lawyers about their routes into the legal profession. Guests reflect on career highlights and hiccups, the realities of progression, and lessons learned. At its heart is social mobility: what it means, why it matters, and how we can support people from diverse backgrounds by removing barriers. Hosted by Osborne Clarke trainees and solicitor apprentices, Law Beyond Limits shares candid conversations with OC lawyers about their routes into the legal profession. Careers, Social Mobility, Legal Careers, Diversity Osborne Clarke No No 5 5 Taking pride in your story: Lara Fatemi on aiming high and trailblazing full c83dafde-1738-405b-832a-a73888090508 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e698974 Stories shape how we see what’s possible – especially when it comes to careers in law. On this years Social Mobility Day, Milly Brown is joined by Lara Fatemi, a newly promoted employment partner and founder of OC’s Social Mobility Network, to talk about her journey from a state school in South Wales to becoming a partner at Osborne Clarke. They discuss what it’s like not to “fit the mould” and why social mobility and diverse backgrounds benefits everyone.

]]> Stories shape how we see what’s possible – especially when it comes to careers in law. On this years Social Mobility Day, Milly Brown is joined by Lara Fatemi, a newly promoted employment partner and founder of OC’s Social Mobility Network, to talk about her journey from a state school in South Wales to becoming a partner at Osborne Clarke. They discuss what it’s like not to “fit the mould” and why social mobility and diverse backgrounds benefits everyone.

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:57:27 +0100 Osborne Clarke Osborne Clarke 1244 Stories shape how we see what’s possible – especially when it comes to careers in law. On this years Social Mobility Day, Milly Brown is joined by Lara Fatemi, a newly promoted employment partner and founder of OC’s Social Mobility Network, to talk about her journey from a state school in South Wales to becoming a partner at Osborne Clarke. They discuss what it’s like not to “fit the mould” and why social mobility and diverse backgrounds benefits everyone.

]]> Careers, Social Mobility, Legal Careers, Diversity No 4 4 Neurodiversity in law: Hattie Jordan on life as a lawyer with ADHD full d0e61f49-d833-4851-9204-67f34e6be55f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3d98ff3 Milly Brown sits down with Osborne Clarke construction associate Hattie Jordan to explore her journey into law, from real estate paralegal to construction lawyer, and her recent ADHD diagnosis. Hattie shares how understanding her neurodiversity transformed her confidence and why awareness and flexibility are crucial for supporting neurodiverse colleagues. She also discusses social mobility, first-generation university experiences and what “being yourself” really looks like when applying for training contracts and building a legal career on your own terms. 

 

]]> Milly Brown sits down with Osborne Clarke construction associate Hattie Jordan to explore her journey into law, from real estate paralegal to construction lawyer, and her recent ADHD diagnosis. Hattie shares how understanding her neurodiversity transformed her confidence and why awareness and flexibility are crucial for supporting neurodiverse colleagues. She also discusses social mobility, first-generation university experiences and what “being yourself” really looks like when applying for training contracts and building a legal career on your own terms. 

 

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:31:27 +0100 Osborne Clarke Osborne Clarke 1052 Milly Brown sits down with Osborne Clarke construction associate Hattie Jordan to explore her journey into law, from real estate paralegal to construction lawyer, and her recent ADHD diagnosis. Hattie shares how understanding her neurodiversity transformed her confidence and why awareness and flexibility are crucial for supporting neurodiverse colleagues. She also discusses social mobility, first-generation university experiences and what “being yourself” really looks like when applying for training contracts and building a legal career on your own terms. 

 

]]> Careers, Social Mobility, Legal Careers, Diversity No 3 3 Redefining Routes into Law: Rebecca Houston on the SQE and resilience full babf3668-7902-4d58-9518-b9b1b3a20ea7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dffd81a3 Tyra Edwards chats to Rebecca Houston, Senior Paralegal in Osborne Clarke’s Banking team, about her unconventional route to qualification, from legal admin to paralegal to qualifying via the SQE while working full time. She talks resilience after two training contract rejections, study boundaries, OC Pride and allyship, tips for applicants and supervisors, and her goal to pay it forward.

]]> Tyra Edwards chats to Rebecca Houston, Senior Paralegal in Osborne Clarke’s Banking team, about her unconventional route to qualification, from legal admin to paralegal to qualifying via the SQE while working full time. She talks resilience after two training contract rejections, study boundaries, OC Pride and allyship, tips for applicants and supervisors, and her goal to pay it forward.

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:02:51 +0000 Osborne Clarke Osborne Clarke 982 Tyra Edwards chats to Rebecca Houston, Senior Paralegal in Osborne Clarke’s Banking team, about her unconventional route to qualification, from legal admin to paralegal to qualifying via the SQE while working full time. She talks resilience after two training contract rejections, study boundaries, OC Pride and allyship, tips for applicants and supervisors, and her goal to pay it forward.

]]> Careers, Social Mobility, Legal Careers, Diversity No 2 2 Rethinking the 'City Lawyer': Katherine Kirrage on confidence and inclusion full 5104e166-fb13-4352-b353-57492a4623ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab988de2 Katherine Kirrage, Partner and Global Head of Tech at Osborne Clarke, shares her journey from state school to partner. She talks about volunteering at Bristol Law Centre and the mentor who nudged her toward a vac scheme. Katherine also opens up about progressing while part‑time and pregnant, building psychologically safe teams where mistakes are okay, and why inclusion isn’t just the right thing, it’s smart business. If you’re thinking about a legal career, her message is simple: your background is your superpower.

]]> Katherine Kirrage, Partner and Global Head of Tech at Osborne Clarke, shares her journey from state school to partner. She talks about volunteering at Bristol Law Centre and the mentor who nudged her toward a vac scheme. Katherine also opens up about progressing while part‑time and pregnant, building psychologically safe teams where mistakes are okay, and why inclusion isn’t just the right thing, it’s smart business. If you’re thinking about a legal career, her message is simple: your background is your superpower.

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:13:01 +0000 Osborne Clarke Osborne Clarke 1109 Katherine Kirrage, Partner and Global Head of Tech at Osborne Clarke, shares her journey from state school to partner. She talks about volunteering at Bristol Law Centre and the mentor who nudged her toward a vac scheme. Katherine also opens up about progressing while part‑time and pregnant, building psychologically safe teams where mistakes are okay, and why inclusion isn’t just the right thing, it’s smart business. If you’re thinking about a legal career, her message is simple: your background is your superpower.

]]> Careers, Social Mobility, Legal Careers, Diversity No 1 1 Being Yourself: Peter Day on Making It into Law full 061c41e0-deec-477e-9260-197abc46c024 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60b41010 Milly Brown chats with Peter Day, head of Osborne Clarke’s London office, about his state school route into law and early missteps. He reflects on imposter syndrome, being true to yourself and why focusing on strengths, representation and early outreach matters for social mobility. Peter shares practical tips for applicants, from digging into research to staying genuinely curious within OC’s open, non hierarchical culture.

]]> Milly Brown chats with Peter Day, head of Osborne Clarke’s London office, about his state school route into law and early missteps. He reflects on imposter syndrome, being true to yourself and why focusing on strengths, representation and early outreach matters for social mobility. Peter shares practical tips for applicants, from digging into research to staying genuinely curious within OC’s open, non hierarchical culture.

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:56:25 +0100 Osborne Clarke Osborne Clarke 996 Milly Brown chats with Peter Day, head of Osborne Clarke’s London office, about his state school route into law and early missteps. He reflects on imposter syndrome, being true to yourself and why focusing on strengths, representation and early outreach matters for social mobility. Peter shares practical tips for applicants, from digging into research to staying genuinely curious within OC’s open, non hierarchical culture.

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