Lawyer Unleashed Trailer

What if you could earn your full lawyer salary billing just 1.2 hours a day?Same income.Fewer hours.Your life back.It sounds too good to be true. But consultant lawyer Simone Ritchie says the maths works for almost any lawyer. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.At a traditional firm, you take home a fraction of what you bill.As a consultant, you keep around 70%.So you’re no longer chasing a billing target. You only need to bill enough to replace your salary. Everything after that is upside.And at some consultancies, you don’t even need your own clients to start.Simone trained as a property litigator at top firms and moved into consultancy after becoming a mum. She built a career around freedom, flexibility and family, including a year working from Bali with two young children.Before you spend another decade chasing partnership, know your options, and how much cash you might be leaving on the table.In this episode, Simone reveals:▪ The maths behind the 1.2-hour claim▪ How to start without a client book▪ How to get paid for the work you refer▪ Whether you can bring your team with you▪ Why your firm’s prestige might be keeping you stuck▪ How to build a legal career that isn’t tied to an office(00:00) – Opening(00:40) – Meet Simone Ritchie(01:18) – Replace your salary in 1.2 billable hours a day(02:38) – Why law firms should fear consultancies(03:17) – “Your face doesn’t fit”: being rejected for partnership(05:58) – A law career doesn’t leave room for a baby(06:38) – From a garden shed to her own law firm(09:42) – What Simone earned in her first month as a consultant(10:33) – “What’s the worst that can happen?”(12:19) – You don’t even need a book of clients(13:34) – How consultant lawyers actually get paid(17:45) – The clients law firm associates never get credit for(20:27) – Are consultancies ahead on AI?(23:05) – How much can a consultant lawyer really earn?(24:33) – The maths that shocks every lawyer(27:15) – Can partners billing millions become consultants?(28:54) – Is becoming a consultant a step down?(32:17) – LinkedIn: the 24/7 goldmine lawyers are ignoring(35:17) – Winning clients is easy (here’s how)(38:08) – Practising law from BaliNew episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe so you don't miss out.Simone RitchieFollow Simone on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-ritchie-property/Follow Simone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simone_ritchielawyer/Simone’s website: https://www.sjrlegalservices.com/Lawyer Unleashed On SocialsJoin 12,000+ lawyers behind the mic: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7429575878885564419/?displayConfirmation=trueHelen Pamely on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/Lawyer Unleashed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyer-unleashed-podcast/Website: https://lawyer-unleashed.com/Lawyer Unleashed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/Lawyer Unleashed on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helenpamely

Ever wondered whether Big Law is really worth it for lawyers?Perhaps you worked for years to get there.But now you’re questioning whether the salary and status are worth the price.Lawyer, Jake Schogger trained at Magic Circle firm Freshfields. Then, three months before the end of his training contract, his son was born.Jake knew he wasn’t willing to miss his son growing up for a career he didn’t find fulfilling.So he left, freelanced as a lawyer and went on to build two of the UK’s biggest legal careers platforms, helping tens of thousands of people break into the profession.In this episode, Jake reveals:▪ What Big Law really demands behind closed doors▪ The trade-off behind the six-figure salary▪ What’s wrong with social media glamorising the profession ▪ How to leave law without jumping into the abyss▪ Why your legal career is a springboard, not a life sentence▪ When to stop building your CV and start using it▪ What you need to know before choosing Big Law(00:00) – Opening(00:45) – Meet Jake Schogger(01:18) – From musician to Big Law(02:35) – Why money couldn’t buy him control(03:40) – The moment fatherhood changed everything(06:38) – The real cost of giving up status and salary(09:08) – Why your path to fulfilment will never be obvious(11:52) – How his interview notes became two legal careers platforms(22:19) – The Big Law fantasy social media sells you(25:07) – Hard work or mistreatment: when firms cross the line(28:27) – Why great lawyers can make terrible managers(32:19) – Stop building your CV. Start using it.New episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe so you don't miss out.Jake Schogger Follow Jake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeschogger/Jake’s Legal Careers Platforms: Commercial Law Academy: Website: https://www.commerciallaw.academy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerciallawacademy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@commerciallawacademyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8944518/ Law Student Academy: Website: https://www.lawstudent.academy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawstudentacademy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawstudentacademyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawstudentacademy/Lawyer Unleashed on Socials:Lawyer Unleashed newsletterJoin 11,000+ lawyers behind the mic: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/lawyer-unleashed-742957587888564419/Helen Pamely on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/Lawyer Unleashed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyer-unleashed-podcast/Website: https://lawyer-unleashed.com/Lawyer Unleashed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/Lawyer Unleashed on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helenpamely

She went from nearly quitting law to making law firm partner in five weeks.The difference?She started posting on LinkedIn.Jasmine Chaudry is now a Partner at Waterstone Legal.But two years ago, she was burning out.Long hours.Not enough money.No idea whether she wanted to stay in law.She decided to give her career one final shot.Within five weeks of posting consistently, a firm approached her.One offered her a role at partner level.So Jasmine walked into her own firm and had the partnership conversation most lawyers spend years avoiding.By the time she walked out the room, she was a partner.Today, Jasmine says she would not have the career she has without LinkedIn.Jasmine reveals:▪ How five weeks of visibility changed her career▪ The conversation that made her partner on the spot▪ Why waiting to be noticed keeps lawyers stuck▪ How four months offline cost her at least £50,000▪ Why your reputation inside the firm matters too(00:00) – Opening(00:32) – Meet Jasmine Chaudry(01:03) – Are junior lawyers right to fear AI?(03:41) – Why AI won't replace human relationships in law(05:02) – The lawyers who will have the real edge in the AI age(06:39) – How Jasmine lost £50,000 after four months off LinkedIn(07:48) – The burnout that made her rethink her career(11:41) – Why she treated LinkedIn as her last shot(12:16) – Getting headhunted, completely out of nowhere (because of LinkedIn)(13:10) – The partnership conversation most lawyers are too afraid to have(14:10) – How she made partner in just five weeks(15:53) – Why LinkedIn is not a waste of your timeNew episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe so you don't miss out.Jasmine Chaudry Follow Jasmine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmine.chaudry.legal/ Jasmine’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-chaudry-88857267/ Waterstone Legal: https://waterstonelegal.co.uk/ Lawyer Unleashed Join 11,000+ lawyers behind the mic: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7429575878885564419/?displayConfirmation=true LU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyer-unleashed-podcast/Website: https://lawyer-unleashed.com/ Helen Pamely on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/ Helen Pamely on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/

Ever wondered whether you should pivot or quit your law career?Perhaps everything looks perfect on paper.But deep down, you keep thinking: “Is this it?”After 18 successful years at KPMG, Helen Cowan walked away from the only career she had ever known to build something new.It was the most agonising decision she had ever made.Today, she is the founder and CEO of The Tall Wall, one of the UK’s top executive coaching providers for C-suite leaders and lawyers.In this episode, Helen reveals:▪ The three things you need to make a major change▪ Why incredible success can leave you asking, “Is this it?”▪ How the ‘Holy Grail’ of partnership can become a trap▪ How to test your escape route before walking away▪ What becomes possible when you get 5% braver▪ The tools to stop agonising and finally decide00:00 – Opening00:44 – Meet Helen Cowan01:41 – Why she turned down KPMG director twice02:47 – The moment she admitted she wasn’t happy04:22 – Why walking away felt impossible05:11 – The 3 things you need to overcome resistance to change06:35 – Why the ‘safe’ path may be the biggest risk, and how to find your direction10:24 – Why fear can mean you’re on the right path10:53 – Why lawyers struggle to leave12:00 – The two moments that make lawyers question everything13:40 – Why you should run your career like a business16:06 – Why Helen rejected the partnership track17:03 – What everyone misunderstood about her decision19:34 – The advice she wishes she’d heard sooner20:47 – How to make the bold decision you keep avoiding22:16 – The one thing that makes you braver22:57 – The one realisation that changes everythingNew episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe so you don't miss out.Helen Cowan Follow Helen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cowanhelen/ The Tall Wall: https://www.instagram.com/the_tall_wall/Lawyer Unleashed on Socials:Join 11,000+ lawyers behind the mic: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7429575878885564419/?displayConfirmation=trueLawyer Unleashed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyer-unleashed-podcast/Website: https://lawyer-unleashed.com/Helen Pamely on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/Helen Pamely on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/

The most dangerous part of a toxic law firm isn't the bully; it's how quickly everyone stops noticing them. Henry Nelson-Case was told by an equity partner that he didn't have a brain, cried in the office toilets and threw up from anxiety, and nothing was done because that partner brought in too much business to challenge. He quit, started posting about it, and built a career no one saw coming!Henry is a former City solicitor turned content creator, known online for his videos exposing the hidden realities of legal careers. He has built an audience of more than 350,000 across TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn, delivered a TED Talk, interviewed A-List guests including Sir Gareth Southgate and Rachel McAdams, and now partners with the Law Society to tackle the mental health crisis in law.Henry reveals: ▪ How high salaries can cost you your freedom ▪ Why law firms protect profitable bullies ▪ Why male lawyers suffer in silence ▪ How resilience becomes self-destruction ▪ What happens when law becomes your identity ▪ How your worst career experience can open new doors.(00:00) – Opening(00:34) – Meet Henry Nelson-Case(01:19) – The shocking mental health crisis in law(03:18) – The fatal consequences of 18 hour days(04:55) – The worrying story big salaries don't tell you(08:28) – Why 'day in the life' lawyer content sells a dangerous lie(17:54) – Crying and throwing up: Henry's reality as a junior lawyer(20:18) – The partner who made his job unbearable(20:43) – The morning he couldn't physically get out of bed(21:53) – Why he secretly hoped Covid cases would rise(23:20) – The invisible bullying nobody names(27:34) – Why men aren't speaking up about burnout(30:09) – The old 'boarding school' mentality still running law firms(32:53) – Moving in-house, and the boss nobody warned him about(35:39) – Being challenged for 'wanting to be an influencer, not a lawyer'(37:06) – Why his boss stopped speaking to him after he resigned(39:04) – How your job isn't your whole identity(41:27) – The micromanaging that controlled even his doctor's appointments(43:18) – How a breakdown turned into a global platform and a new career(47:19) – His advice to any lawyer questioning if law is really for them New episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe so you don't miss out. Henry Nelson-Case Follow Henry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatcorporatelawyer/ Henry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrynelsoncase/Henry's TikTok: Henry | ThatCorporateLawyer (@thatcorporatelawyer) | TikTokHenry's Website: Henry Nelson-CaseLaw Mental Health CharitiesLawCare: https://lawcare.org.uk/The Solicitors’ Charity: https://www.thesolicitorscharity.org/Lawyer Unleashed On SocialsJoin 11,000+ lawyers behind the mic: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7429575878885564419/?displayConfirmation=trueLU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyer-unleashed-podcast/Helen Pamely on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/Helen Pamely on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/

Lawyer Unleashed is the podcast for lawyers who want the unfiltered truth about careers, power, and what it really takes to rise in the legal profession.I’m Helen Pamely, a former Magic Circle lawyer and law firm partner turned executive and career coach. I sit down with lawyers, leaders, and people rewriting the rules entirely.We talk about partnership, business development and building the career you want. We also talk about burnout, breaking points and what happens when the path you’ve been following no longer feels right. Not just the version you hear in meetings. The real one.The ‘off the record’ one. Because when you understand how the career game works, you can decide how you want to play it.These conversations start in law, but if you’ve ever questioned what success means to you, they’re for you too (lawyer or not). If you’re new here, welcome. And if you’ve been here since the start, thank you 🖤Season 2 is here. Subscribe to Lawyer Unleashed to never miss an episode. And tell me in the comments below who you’d love to hear from next xNew episodes every Tuesday.Lawyer Unleashed on Socials:Lawyer Unleashed newsletter:https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/lawyer-unleashed-742957587888564419/Helen Pamely on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/Lawyer Unleashed on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyer-unleashed-podcast/Website:https://lawyer-unleashed.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/

She made law firm partner at a London City firm at six years qualified. Then she quit her law career.In the Season 1 finale, Helen Pamely turns the microphone on herself for the first time.She reveals the 3am breakdowns she witnessed in law firms, the phone call to her dad that gave her the courage to quit law, and the launch of the Lawyer Unleashed podcast, which grew to 10,000 subscribers and over a million views in its first month.Helen Pamely is a former Magic Circle litigator and law firm partner who retrained as a psychotherapist and executive coach before founding Lawyer Unleashed: the podcast taking lawyers behind closed doors on innovation, culture, leadership and mental health in the legal profession. For the first time ever, she shares her journey, unfiltered, and the mission she's on to change the legal profession for the better.She reveals:How a letter she wrote in German launched her legal career.Why she walked away from law with nothing but an old Nissan Micra.The letter from her uncle warning she was making the biggest mistake of her life.How a Buddhist nun changed her definition of success.Why making partner while training as a therapist changed everything.How Lawyer Unleashed reached 10,000+ subscribers and one million views in its first monthHow she’s on a mission to change law for the next generation of lawyers. (00:00) – Why Helen is finally telling her own story, unfiltered(03:28) – The German letter that got her into law(06:28) – The 3am breakdown that told her something was wrong(08:14) – "Dad, I can't do this anymore": the call that made her quit law(09:32) – Starting over with no job, no plan and 400 LinkedIn connections(12:45) – The failures she says she needed to become who she is(14:12) – Why most lawyers never take the leap to leave(16:35) – The idea that became Lawyer Unleashed(22:51) – Growing to 10,000 subscribers and 1M+ views in one month(23:20) – Why law needs more honest conversations(27:20) – What the legal profession needs to change, urgently (36:32) – Redefining what success actually means(38:27) – The one thing she wants every lawyer to hearNew episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe so you don't miss out. Helen PamelyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helenpamelyLawyer UnleashedJoin 10,000+ lawyers behind the mic: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7429575878885564419/?displayConfirmation=trueLawyer Unleashed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyer-unleashed-podcast/

The SQE was supposed to make legal education cheaper, fairer and more accessible.Instead, pass rates are falling (in July last year 59% of students failed SQE1), costs are rising, and thousands of aspiring solicitors are being sold a dream that may never lead to a legal career.James Richardson, qualified at a major international firm, now Head of Legal at Cuvva, and co-founder of Law Student Academy, explains how the SQE has completely failed on its promises and why the profession needs to confront some uncomfortable truths.James reveals:▪ How up to three out of five students now fail the SQE▪ Why the exam bears little resemblance to real legal practice▪ The false hope being sold to aspiring solicitors▪ Why the SQE hasn't improved diversity in law▪ How the SRA ignored warnings from the profession▪ Why Kaplan's role (as the sole exclusive provider of the exams) raises serious questions▪ What needs to change to fix legal education(00:00) – Why the SQE is one of the hardest exams in law(00:58) – Meet James Richardson(01:36) – Why James founded Law Student Academy(02:57) – Falling pass rates and rising costs(04:47) – Why the exam doesn't reflect legal practice(06:45) – Who designed the SQE and why?(07:13) – How the SRA ignored widespread criticism(08:53) – The SQE has failed diversity(11:26) – The false hope around qualifying work experience(13:56) – Elitism and the reality of legal recruitment(14:38) – One thing the SQE got right(16:31) – Exam failures, IT issues and procedural problems(17:07) – Why the SRA needs greater oversight(17:54) – Lessons from the Axiom Ince collapse(18:32) – Why the current approach to legal education isn't working(19:11) – The Kaplan contract controversy(20:07) – How Kaplan became the exclusive provider(20:56) – Why the SQE doesn't create better lawyers(21:35) – Does the whole system need an overhaul?New episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe so you don't miss out. Follow James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamrichardson/Law Student Academy: https://www.lawstudent.academy/ Lawyer UnleashedJoin 10,000+ lawyers behind the mic: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7429575878885564419/?displayConfirmation=trueWebsite: https://lawyer-unleashed.com/mailinglistLU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyer-unleashed-podcast/Helen Pamely on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/Helen Pamely on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/A note on accuracy in this episode: figures on Kaplan's revenue from the SQE contract are our own estimate based on current public candidate numbers and fees, not a confirmed company figure. On the SRA's original SQE consultation, a clear majority of respondents who took a position were opposed, rising to over 80% among academic respondents specifically.

Most lawyers assume stress, burnout and dissatisfaction are just part of the job.Kirsty Waite, CEO of The Ethical Coaching Company, believes the real problem runs much deeper. Too many lawyers and professionals build successful careers that no longer align with who they are, then spend years wondering why they feel stuck, frustrated or exhausted.In this episode, Kirsty shares how she escaped a corporate career that looked like ultimate success on paper, why career change is rarely an overnight decision, and what lawyers can do to build a career they don't want to escape from.Kirsty reveals:▪ Why successful lawyers still feel stuck▪ The hidden cost of ignoring your values▪ Why career change takes longer than you think▪ How to explore a new path without quitting▪ The truth about women in leadership▪ Why so many professionals hate their jobs▪ Why emotional intelligence is becoming a leadership superpower(00:00) – Why so many professionals feel stuck despite their success(01:16) – Escaping the 'burning building' of corporate life(02:28) – When career success starts to feel empty(03:39) – The breaking point that changed everything(04:24) – Understanding values, purpose and alignment(05:41) – Why finding the right career can take years(06:24) – The myth of the overnight career change(07:22) – Why people stay frustrated for years(07:42) – How to transition careers without taking unnecessary risks(08:28) – Building a life you don't want to escape from(09:14) – The identity trap that keeps professionals stuck(09:55) – Coaching, therapy and self-discovery(11:14) – Building an ethical business from scratch(12:04) – The problem with the coaching industry(13:37) – Why Kirsty refused to follow the crowd(14:44) – Creating The Ethical Coaching Company(15:18) – Toxic leadership in law and corporate life(15:51) – The reality of being a woman in leadership(16:53) – Leading with values instead of ego(17:49) – Why 90% of people are unhappy at work(18:45) – What to do if you're stuck in a toxic law firm(19:33) – The power of slowing down and self-reflection(20:19) – Knowing when it's time to leave(21:06) – How to identify where you'll thrive(21:41) – Becoming a better leader(21:53) – Why emotional intelligence matters more in the age of AI(22:54) – The people skills AI can't replaceNew episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe so you don't miss out.Kirsty WaiteFollow Kirsty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstywaite/ The Ethical Coaching Company: https://www.theethicalcoachingcompany.com/Lawyer UnleashedJoin 10,000+ lawyers behind the mic: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7429575878885564419/?displayConfirmation=trueLU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyer-unleashed-podcast/Website: https://lawyer-unleashed.com/Helen Pamely on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/Helen Pamely on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/

Most lawyers believe that if they work hard enough and become technically brilliant, partnership in law firms will eventually follow. David Hardy, Senior Partner at CMS and a partner since the age of 32, says that's one of the biggest misconceptions in the legal profession.In this episode, he explains the biggest mistake ambitious lawyers make on the path to partnership, why legal expertise alone isn't enough, and what law firms are really looking for in their future leaders.David reveals:▪ Why being the smartest lawyer in the room won't get you promoted▪ The mindset shift every lawyer must make to become partner▪ Why clients buy solutions, not legal excellence▪ How to build influence and visibility inside a law firm▪ The networking mistake that's costing lawyers opportunities▪ Why being liked can matter more than being right▪ The warning signs you're in the wrong law firm(00:00) What it really takes to make partner(00:47) Meet David Hardy(01:28) Becoming an equity partner at 32(02:05) The biggest myth lawyers believe about success(03:06) Why law firms reward solutions, not intellect(04:01) What clients actually want from their lawyers(05:10) Stop being an academic lawyer(06:15) How strategic thinking sets lawyers apart(08:39) The second skill every future partner needs(09:15) Why people skills matter more than you think(11:05) Knowing when you're in the wrong law firm(12:28) Why visibility drives career progression(13:24) Building a personal brand as a lawyer(15:32) How LinkedIn can accelerate your legal career(18:55) The challenge of building a book of business(20:21) Why specialisation matters(21:30) How future partners start generating work(23:02) The truth about networking(24:02) Why trust wins clients(24:42) What clients really say about great lawyers(25:23) Why being liked matters(26:43) What hasn't changed about making partner(27:16) David's biggest career regret(28:10) How to know when it's time to leaveNew episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe so you don't miss out.Follow David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hardy-94b88146/ Lawyer Unleashed on Socials:Join 10,000+ lawyers behind the mic - https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7429575878885564419/?displayConfirmation=trueWebsite: https://lawyer-unleashed.com/mailinglistLU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lawyer-unleashed-podcast/Helen Pamely on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenpamely/ Helen Pamely on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/helenpamely/