Tyra Edwards chats to Rebecca Houston, Senior Paralegal in Osborne Clarke’s Banking team, about her unconventional route to qualification, from legal admin to paralegal to qualifying via the SQE while working full time. She talks resilience after two training contract rejections, study boundaries, OC Pride and allyship, tips for applicants and supervisors, and her goal to pay it forward.

Katherine Kirrage, Partner and Global Head of Tech at Osborne Clarke, shares her journey from state school to partner. She talks about volunteering at Bristol Law Centre and the mentor who nudged her toward a vac scheme. Katherine also opens up about progressing while part‑time and pregnant, building psychologically safe teams where mistakes are okay, and why inclusion isn’t just the right thing, it’s smart business. If you’re thinking about a legal career, her message is simple: your background is your superpower.

Milly Brown chats with Peter Day, head of Osborne Clarke’s London office, about his state school route into law and early missteps. He reflects on imposter syndrome, being true to yourself and why focusing on strengths, representation and early outreach matters for social mobility. Peter shares practical tips for applicants, from digging into research to staying genuinely curious within OC’s open, non hierarchical culture.