Legal Practice, Family & Children's Law | Barrister, Solicitor | Young Professional Mentorship 🇨🇲

Welcome to the eighth session of Professional Mentorship for Young Cameroonians who are students or recent graduates! Every month, we will host guest speakers who will talk about their particular sector. In this session, we look at the legal profession in the UK! _PANELISTS_ Sapna Jain; Family Law Barrister, 1 GC Family Law Firm @ UK Alex Lisinge; Consultant Solicitor, Victory at Law Solicitors @ London, UK _MODERATORS_ Nkumbe Ekaney KC; Senior Barrister for Children's Law, 1 GC Family Law Firm @ UK Dr Asongazie Collins A; MD, MSc @ London, UK _CHAPTERS_ 0:00:00 INTRODUCTION from Nkumbe Ekaney KC 0:03:15 Underepresentation of Women and Racial Minorities in Law 0:04:12 Nkumbe Ekaney KC's carreer so far 0:05:16 SPEAKER: Sapna Jain - Family Law & Family Finances 0:07:14 What is a pupillage? 0:08:12 Highlights of working in Family Law 0:09:15 Challenges of working in chambers 0:09:50 Advice for those looking into law 0:12:45 SPEAKER: Alex Lisinge - Solicitor transfering from Cameroon 0:20:44 If you are going into law, be careful about what you post online! 0:22:00 Is a law degree from Cameroon acceptable (or elsewhere) in the UK? 0:22:42 A: Alex Lisinge 0:24:42 A: Sapna Jain 0:26:11 Q: Which route is better: barrister or solicitor? What is the difference? 0:26:53 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 0:28:32 A: Sapna Jain 0:29:13 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 0:30:10 A: Alex Lisinge 0:32:14 Q: Where/how can I study the compulsory courses to get a diploma in Law? 0:32:51 A: Sapna Jain 0:34:10 A: Alex Lisinge 0:34:39 Q: What A-levels should I take to become a barrister? 0:35:05 A: Sapna Jain 0:36:09 Q: Would you recommend becoming a solicitor advocate route if I am concerned about self-employed? 0:36:35 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 0:37:50 A: Sapna Jain 0:39:40 Q: Is it challenging to secure a pupillage? Is a pupillage like work experience? 0:40:02 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 0:43:00 A: Sapna Jain 0:44:58 Q: What about scholarships? How do you apply for one? 0:45:17 A: Sapna Jain 0:46:35 Q: How can I shadow a solicitor or barrister? Do I need a qualification? 0:47:00 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 0:48:18 A: Alex Lisinge 0:49:28 Q: What other extra-curriculars are good for law? 0:49:57 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 0:51:01 Q: How are lawyers compensated? 0:51:15 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 0:52:05 A: Alex Lisinge 0:53:16 Q: What about solicitors working for companies? Any specific qualifications, working on the side? 0:55:19 A: Alex Lisinge 0:56:24 Q: Would you recommend a traditional route / paralegal work experience route? 0:57:00 A: Alex Lisinge 0:57:57 Q: Is it advisable to get mentorship before deciding which route to take? 0:58:08 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 0:58:59 A: Sapna Jain 1:00:00 Q: What advice would you give to choose a chamber? 1:00:23 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 1:01:35 A: Sapna Jain 1:01:45 Q: Is it possible to be a barrister/solicitor part-time (whilst being a civil servant)? 1:02:03 A: Alex Lisinge 1:03:05 Q: I want to practice Corporate Law as a barrister? What advice do you have? 1:03:23 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 1:04:21 Q: Should I apply to an Inn of Court before the bar transfer test? 1:04:55 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 1:05:36 A: Sapna Jain 1:06:10 Q: As a lawyer qualified in Cameroon, can I apply to an Inn of Court before the bar test? 1:06:24 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 1:06:50 Q: What advice do you wish was given to you earlier in your career? 1:07:04 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 1:07:30 A: Alex Lisinge 1:08:20 A: Sapna Jain 1:09:01 Q: Who administers the law courts? 1:09:22 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 1:09:56 Q: What are you looking for in a mentee? 1:10:00 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC 1:10:51 A: Nkumbe Ekaney KC - Being a Judge 1:12:38 CONCLUSION