Mythbuster: Legend of the In House Counsel with Yerv Agobiani (Biffa - Legal Counsel)

Summary

In house lawyers don't actually practice the law.In house lawyers just pass on messages from their private practice counterparts like a glorified post box.In house lawyers are jack/jills of all trades and masters of none. 

Just a few of the classic myths about in house lawyers that I have had the pleasure of hearing over the years. With so little information out there about the reality of in house practice, those on the outside looking in have drawn their own conclusions about the legendary role of the In House Counsel. Unfortunately, many of these conclusions are false or incomplete and it is about time that someone set the record straight.

Let's bust some myths!

Today's Co-Host
To help me on my quest, I am joined by the insightful Yerv Agobiani, Legal Counsel at Biffa. See Yerv's bio below:

LLB and LPC at The University of Law, ManchesterCompleted his training contract at Ashfords LLPQualified as a corporate lawyer taking a role at Foot Anstey LLPRecently moved in house taking the role of Legal Counsel at Biffa

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Act now! Make a difference!
The only way to truly understand in house practice is to live it, so what are you waiting for?! If you are in practice as a paralegal or junior lawyer then make it known that you would be interested in a client secondment. If you are still studying then diversify your vacation scheme applications and see if you can land a placement with an in house team.

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.