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 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.
Emerging legal talent and future trainee solicitor McKelvin Debrah shares his journey into commercial law — shaped by resilience, strategic self-development, and a passion for opening doors for others. A must-listen episode of The Lawyer Files.
—🎙️ In this episode of The Lawyer Files, I sit down with McKelvin Debrah — Future Trainee Solicitor at Mishcon de Reya, Warwick graduate, and a standout advocate for access, mentorship, and building a personal brand that reflects ambition and purpose.
From stepping into the legal world through Latham & Watkins’ PRIME scheme to refining his path with Rare Recruitment and Aspiring Solicitors, McKelvin’s journey reflects the power of staying consistent, learning from rejection, and showing up intentionally.
We talk about:
✅ How early insight schemes helped him discover commercial law — and what sparked his interest✅ The leap from academic study to practical legal training at the University of Law✅ Bouncing back after not securing a TC in second year — and how that season built resilience✅ Standing out in applications through personal branding and networking✅ The impact of Rare, Aspiring Solicitors, and Dentons’ mentoring programs✅ His future ambitions at Mishcon de Reya and passion for Real Estate, Corporate, or Sports Law
Whether you’re navigating the TC cycle, exploring commercial law, or finding your voice in a competitive profession — McKelvin’s journey is proof that preparation, persistence, and community make all the difference.
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