Mentor Month: Everybody Needs a Mentor with Donna McGrath (The Lawyers' Coach)

You’ve Been Served: The Companion Podcast to your Law Career

English - July 28, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB
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Do I need a legal mentor?What does a legal mentor do?How do I go about finding one?

When I first set out on my legal journey, I was adamant that I was going to do it all on my own. I didn't need to ask for help because doing so would be seen as a sign of weakness. Oh, how wrong was I!

It became rapidly apparent to me that I wasn't going to get anywhere in the legal industry unless I surrounded myself with the right support network, including some fantastic mentors. Great mentoring provides you with such a competitive edge when progressing through your legal career be it completing your LLB, applying for training contracts or moving roles. A mentor has been there, done that and got the t-shirt. They can tell you how to avoid common pitfalls, how to get the most out of any scenario and ultimately how to reach your desired outcome. A mentor is an absolute must for any law student or graduate looking to progress in the legal industry.

Not convinced? Well, listen on and let You've Been Served and Donna McGrath (The Lawyers' Coach) explain why everyone needs a mentor!

Today's Co-Host
Introducing The Lawyers' Coach for In House Lawyers, Donna Mcgrath. See Donna's profile below:

Training Contract at Redrow Homes.Private Practice Experience as a Engineering and Constructions Solicitor at Eversheds.Extensive In House Experience at Organisations such as Severn Trent, Rolls-Royce and National Grid.Set up The Lawyers' Coach for In House Lawyers in 2019.

Connect with Donna on LinkedIn
Call Donna on 07414438077
E-mail [email protected]

Act now! Make a difference!
The legal industry is a hard, long road if you choose to travel it alone, so what are you waiting for? Everyone needs a mentor, you included. There are plenty of opportunities out there so ask your family, friends, colleagues and ask whether they would spare you 30mins of there time to discuss their experiences with you. Alternatively, if there is no one in your network that can support then reach out on LinkedIn or contact Donna, details above.

Special Thanks To:

Ishaan Jolly who has provided the superb voiceover for the You've Been Served Intro/Outro. Check out his gig on Fiverr.