TheLawyerFiles
TheLawyerFiles
Podcast Description
The Lawyer Files is the go-to podcast for aspiring solicitors, law students, and anyone curious about the legal profession. Hosted by Denice Obeng, this podcast brings you in-depth conversations with legal professionals, from trainees to senior lawyers, uncovering their career journeys, insights, and advice. Whether you’re looking for guidance on securing a training contract, navigating different practice areas, or developing essential skills like commercial awareness and public speaking, The Lawyer Files has you covered. Tune in for candid discussions and expert tips.
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The podcast centers around themes pertinent to aspiring solicitors and law students, specifically career journeys, training contracts, challenges in the legal profession, and practical skills development. Episodes feature discussions on topics like neurodiversity in law, personal resilience stories, and the complexities of dual qualification in different legal systems.
The Lawyer Files is a podcast created by Denice Obeng an aspiring solicitor .
She built TheLawyerFiles to shine a light on the real journeys of those in the legal profession from trainees taking their first steps, to senior lawyers shaping the future of the industry. Every conversation is a deep dive into lessons learned, challenges faced, and the skills needed to thrive in law and beyond.
TheLawyerFiles isn’t just about training contracts or practice areas. It’s about ambition, resilience, and the human stories behind the profession.
Emerging legal talent and aspiring solicitor Melanie Gardner Rodriguez shares her standout journey into law — shaped by confidence, curiosity, and a deep belief in showing up fully, even before qualification. A must-listen episode of The Lawyer Files.
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In this episode, I sit down with Melanie Gardner Rodriguez — a Law student at the University of York and current Legal & Business Affairs Intern at Disney+ — whose legal path bridges academic excellence, industry experience, and meaningful mentorship.
From helping bring Normal People to Disney+ to tutoring GCSE and A-Level students in her spare time, Melanie’s journey challenges the idea that impact only begins after qualification. With honesty and warmth, she shares how discipline, self-belief, and people skills have shaped her growing legal voice.
We talk about:
✅ What sparked her interest in law — and how the Depp v Heard trial opened her eyes to public-facing legal work
✅ Her experience as a legal intern at Disney+, and how it gave her real responsibility and long-term friendships
✅ How she maintains academic success through self-discipline, balance, and a consistent mindset
✅ What tutoring taught her about leadership, communication, and building trust
✅ Why comparison is the thief of joy — and how she overcame imposter syndrome when applying to top internships
✅ Lessons learned from mistakes, and how she’s developed confidence from day one
✅ Advice for other aspiring solicitors trying to stand out while staying true to themselves
Whether you’re applying for internships, juggling studies and side hustles, or trying to build confidence in a competitive space — Melanie’s story is filled with real insight, practical lessons, and the kind of motivation that reminds you that your legal career starts now.
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