#9: How to get a 1st Class LLB, Social Mobility & Top Tips for Trainee Success - with Lucy Cole
Lucy Cole is a formidable incoming trainee of Clifford Chance, and proud holder of a 1st Class Honours Degree in Law from the University of Exeter. Lucy is passionate about diversity and inclusion, and supports aspiring lawyers through her platform @LucyDoesLaw and through her work with GROW Mentoring. She was Co-President of her university's law society and has even delivered a speech on young women's empowerment at the UN Headquarters in New York as a representative to an NGO.
I really wanted to speak to Lucy about her experience of pursuing the journey to becoming a lawyer during the pandemic, and get some insight into how she’s feeling about her upcoming training contract. This episode will be incredibly useful for any students out thinking about becoming a lawyer, or soon-to-be trainees looking for some stand-out tips on setting yourself up for success from the very start! Some of things we discussed in this episode include:
- Being a law student during the pandemic
- Online learning v in-person and the mindset shift required to make that work
- The impact of online learning on social connection & friendships
- Maintaining wellbeing as a student
- Demystifying the process of becoming a lawyer, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds or who have no family or friends in the profession
- Nerves and concerns about becoming a trainee solicitor & expectations of the role
- Her Instagram account and the work she is doing to help other aspiring lawyers
Keep up with Lucy’s journey on Instagram @lucydoeslaw or on LinkedIn.
The book Lucy is currently reading is '84 Charing Cross Road' by Helene Hanff.
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