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Diary of a Barrister - The Lawyer Diaries

Diary of a Barrister - The Lawyer Diaries

Von: Chelsea Brooke-Ward (Employment Barrister)
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"The Diary of Barrister - The Lawyer Diaries" with your host Chelsea Brooke-Ward
Welcome to “The Diary of a Barrister – The Lawyer Diaries”, your weekly dose of candid conversations, career advice, and insider insights on all things law, hosted by Chelsea Brooke-Ward. Chelsea is an award-winning Employment Barrister at Park Square Barristers, one of the largest sets in the North East, and she’s here to demystify the legal world for those determined to break into it — and thrive.


Each episode, Chelsea shares her journey from a non-traditional, non-legal background to building a successful career at the Bar. Expect raw, honest, and inspiring episodes as she opens up about the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and what it really takes to stand out in this competitive profession.


Along the way, Chelsea will be joined by a range of guests — from aspiring barristers and legal professionals to trailblazing role models — offering a 360° view of what life in law looks like, and the many paths to success. You’ll hear stories of setbacks, resilience, and breakthroughs, all packed with practical tips you can use right now.


Whether you’re navigating pupillage applications, chasing scholarships, preparing for interviews, or already working in the legal field and striving to push boundaries — this is the podcast for you. It’s smart, empowering, and unfiltered.


"The Diary of Barrister - The Lawyer Diaries" is your go-to resource for a weekly dose of knowledge, motivation, and practical advice. Whether you're a law student with big dreams , an aspiring lawyer seeking to break barriers, or lawyer wanting to smash glass ceilings this is your podcast, your trusted companion on this remarkable journey into the legal world.


Subscribe now and let Chelsea be your mentor in your ears — motivating, informing, and cheering you on every step of the way. Success in law begins with knowledge, and this podcast is your key to unlocking a bright future in the legal field.

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  • Pupillage Interviews

    Pupillage Interviews
    Feb 13 2026

    The conversation provides valuable insights into the mindset, preparation, and authenticity required for success in pupillage interviews. It emphasises the importance of specificity, alignment with chambers, and the demonstration of core skills. Additionally, it addresses the significance of direction, vision, and understanding chambers culture. The conversation also covers the handling of challenges, dealing with nerves, and building confidence for interviews.

    Takeaways

    • Mindset is crucial for pupillage interviews
    • Preparation and authenticity are key to success in pupillage interviews

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Pupillage Interviews
    • 05:04 Preparation and Authenticity
    • 10:10 Demonstrating Resilience and Growth
    • 16:20 Identifying Core Skills
    • 23:00 Why You Are a Good Fit for Chambers
    • 28:17 Advocacy Exercises and Problem Questions
    • 33:45 Building Confidence for Interviews
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    29 Min.
  • Pupillage - The Realities of the Recruitment Exercise

    Pupillage - The Realities of the Recruitment Exercise
    Feb 6 2026

    The conversation delves into the reality of pupillage, emphasizing the importance of resilience, reflection, and authenticity in the application process. It highlights the purpose of pupillage as a recruitment exercise and the significance of specific evidence, reflection, and alignment in applications. The reframing of rejections and the development of confidence and resilience are also discussed, emphasizing the learning process of pupillage.

    Takeaways

    • Pupillage is a recruitment exercise
    • Resilience and reflection are key qualities for success in the bar
    • Authenticity and alignment in applications are crucial

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Building Confidence and Resilience
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    38 Min.
  • The Third Law of Pupillage: Attraction

    The Third Law of Pupillage: Attraction
    Jan 30 2026

    The conversation delves into the third law of pupillage, which is about attraction and how it influences the outcomes of candidates. It explores the importance of presence, confidence, building confidence, clarity, consistency, professionalism, self-perception, resilience, boundaries, generosity, and responsibility in the context of pupillage and the legal profession.

    Takeaways

    • Attraction is about how you are perceived, remembered, and trusted
    • Consistency in experience and professionalism are key aspects of attraction

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Third Law of Pupillage: Attraction
    • 06:05 Building Confidence
    • 11:51 Consistency and Alignment
    • 18:05 Resilience and Boundaries

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    26 Min.
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