
Being a Female Lawyer

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What's it like being a Lawyer?
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Job title: Lawyer
Current employer: Slater & Gordon
Industry: Law
Hours: 50+ hours per week on average
How long have you been practising in this field? Over 10 years.
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What’s your job title and location?
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What's it like working in your role? What does a typical day look like?
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Has anyone ever been surprised when you told them that you were in this role?
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In your current role, what do you spend your time doing?
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What’s your favourite part of your job?
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Are there any specific qualifications you are required to have in your field?
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How did you get to where you are today?
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Was there anything you liked doing at secondary school that helped you get to this career?
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What did you want to be as a child when you 'grew up'?
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Can you remember what your parents reactions were to that aspiration?
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Can you remember your parents or teachers wanting or encouraging you to go into a specific career? And was this linked to your gender?
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What do you think are attitudes towards and expectations of women in the church?
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Are there any challenges or benefits working in your field?
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What advice would you give to young girls who are aspiring to be in your role, or who maybe haven't even considered it as a career?
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Vital Statistics
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Hours: 10 hours/day
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Starting salary: £40k for a City-based trainee solicitor
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The role:
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Qualifications required:
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