What are we really looking for in your application? And how can you shine in your interview? Jump Start is presented by our Early Careers recruitment team, providing practice advice and insights into what happens behind the scenes of the application process.Through a series of informal conversations, we also meet our colleagues across the firm to talk about different paths into law, life at NRF, as well as tackling some of the more difficult topics, such as diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal sector.
Latest episodes
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29 min
Episode 15: Spotlight on aviation finance and leasing
In the latest episode, Chris Palmer, Head of Recruitment, sits down with aviation lawyer Stephen Hedges, to unpack the the structure of cross-border transactions in aviation financ…
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24 min
Episode 14: Strive and Thrive – Aspiring Muslim Lawyers Insight Day
In this episode Joanna Suriakumar, Early Careers Recruitment Advisor, and Abubakar Sattar, Trainee Solicitor, delve into the firm's Compass network and discuss the exciting upcomin…
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17 min
Episode 13: Reality vs. expectations of a solicitor apprenticeship
In this episode, we chat with Hannah Ahmed, Solicitor Apprentice at the firm, about the expectations she had of joining a global law firm as an apprentice, and how they compare to…
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27 min
Episode 12: How to ‘Transform’ your career as a BLOG
In this episode, we chat with Clementine Gras, Business and Legal Operations Trainee at NRF, and Charlie Mart, Chief of Staff at Huzzle, to discuss the current job search experienc…
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10 min
Episode 11: Aspiring Black Lawyers Insights Day
In this episode, we chat with Naomi Owolabi, Trainee Solicitor and discuss her experience as a Trainee at the firm, as well as the upcoming Aspiring Black Lawyers Insight Day takin…
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15 min
Episode 10: Seizing opportunities as your authentic self
In part 2 we continue the conversation with our Early Careers Partners, Will Alete, a partner in our banking team, and Clementine Hogarth, a partner in our corporate team about the…
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23 min
The 'Sliding Doors' moments of your career
In the next episode we talk to our Early Careers Partners, Will Alete, a partner in our banking team, and Clementine Hogarth, a partner in our corporate team about their experience…
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34 min
Let's talk Responsible Business
Let's talk Responsible Business We talk to Niall Crowley, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, and Christine John, Head of Social Impact and Sustainability Manager, about their…
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22 min
Episode 7: Reflections on International Women's Day
We talk to Saskia Blokland, Managing Partner of our Amsterdam office and Laura Seiler, Director of Talent and Reward based in London, about their very different journeys to their c…
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13 min
Life as a Solicitor Apprentice at NRF
In the second of our two-part special to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week we chat more with Lamar and Izzy about what life is really like as a Solicitor Apprentice at the fir…
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23 min
Insight into the Solicitor Apprenticeship recruitment process
In the first of our two-part special to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week we chat with two of our Solicitor Apprentices about their experiences during the recruitment process.…
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32 min
Pathway to Partner
We chat with Matt Gregory to discuss his journey from trainee to partner in our financial services team, and how he juggles his work/life balance including his part time career as…
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20 min
What is life like as a Business and Legal Operations Graduate in a global law firm?
Are you looking for an alternative career in law? If the answer is yes, our Business and Legal Operations Graduate (BLOG) scheme could be for you.Jess and John, two of our current…
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19 min
Celebrating Pro Bono Week
Throughout November, we celebrate Pro Bono Week in the UK and Europe, and in this episode Becky chats with our pro bono team to discuss the importance of the work they do, and the…
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22 min
Episode 1: Meet the Early Careers team
Our hosts, Mark, Becky, Sharmin and Elizabeth share their experiences of working at the firm, including the importance of culture and working in an inclusive environment, and what…