At what moment did you know you wanted to become a lawyer?
Honestly, I used to watch Judge Judy as a child and I loved it! Aside from the chaotic situations, I found the work she did, taking someone's issue, analysing it and trying to act as a mediator, really interesting. Using problem-solving skills is the thing that drew me to law the most and it's what I continue to do every day in my career.
What was your route into Linklaters?
I studied law at university and during my second year took part indifferent vacation schemes and accepted a training contract at another firm. I had six months off, did my legal qualifications and then trained and qualified at that firm. I did similar work to what I do now, but focused on narrower areas of law. I was there for around six years before moving to Linklaters in February 2020.
How did you find that transition?
It was daunting at first, with a new firm and team, as well as trying to establish myself and leaving the comfort of the firm where I trained. However, part of the reason I chose Linklaters was to stretch myself. I wanted to do more interesting and varied work within the ESG space, an area of law that is ever expanding and constantly evolving. From my first encounters with the Linklaters team, I knew the firm was not scared of change but actively encourages it and supports our clients in their ambitions.
