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Episode Synopsis
Does your accent influence your success in the British legal profession? In this episode of Doesn't Sound Right, Matt and Denise explore the relationship between accents, career progression, and social mobility in the UK legal world. They’re joined by Richard Glover, a Partner at JMW Solicitors in Manchester, who shares his personal journey.
Richard reflects on embracing his Stoke accent while navigating the legal profession and reveals how he adapted it during his early career in London. He discusses the realities of "fitting in" within commercial litigation and the evolving role of regional accents in the pursuit of pupillages and training contracts.
This episode is a must-listen for aspiring lawyers, legal professionals, and advocates for diversity and social mobility in law.
This podcast is sponsored by Walker Morris, a Leeds-based firm of solicitors.
Got a story to share? Email: [email protected]
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Richard reflects on embracing his Stoke accent while navigating the legal profession and reveals how he adapted it during his early career in London. He discusses the realities of "fitting in" within commercial litigation and the evolving role of regional accents in the pursuit of pupillages and training contracts.
This episode is a must-listen for aspiring lawyers, legal professionals, and advocates for diversity and social mobility in law.
This podcast is sponsored by Walker Morris, a Leeds-based firm of solicitors.
Got a story to share? Email: [email protected]
Title music: Yours Story by Diamond_Tunes
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