1. Yorkshire Voices in Law, with Carly Thorpe

06/01/2025 27 min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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Why do regional accents seem so rare in the British legal profession?
In this episode of Doesn't Sound Right, hosts Matt and Denise explore the challenges and biases surrounding accents in UK law with solicitor Carly Thorpe, a partner at Leeds-based firm Walker Morris.
Carly shares her experiences navigating law school and the legal industry with a strong Yorkshire accent—from awkward stereotypes about pies to adapting her voice to fit in.
Discover how her Huddersfield roots now shape her role as a construction lawyer and why embracing diversity in accents could benefit the legal system.
Perfect for law students, practicing lawyers, policymakers, and anyone passionate about social mobility, diversity, and the UK legal profession.

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