Legal Practitioners
Welcome to our series of videos featuring legal practitioners. The videos offer an inside look into the daily practice of law, providing invaluable insight and advice to those looking to pursue a career in the field. Watching these videos is a great way to gain a better understanding of some areas of the legal profession and the environment you may be working in. You can use this information to shape your goals and figure out which type of legal practice will be the best fit for you.
There are a wide range of further video resources available for current students, the videos below provide a small snapshot of the interviews that were undertaken.
Shannon Irwin
Senior Solicitor, Finance (Herbert Smith Freehills LLP)
Hear from Shannon, a QUB alumna, as she talks about time at Queen's.
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Matthew McMurray
Senior Associate (Pinsent Masons LLP)
Hear from Matthew, a QUB alumnus, as he talks about the impact of his degree on his current career.
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Sarah Minford
Barrister At Law at The Bar of Northern Ireland
Hear from Sarah, a QUB alumna, as she talks about her professional life.
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Jack Meek
Barrister at Government Legal Department
Hear from Jack, a QUB alumnus, as he talks about his current career, and studying for a Masters in Human Rights Law at QUB.
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Paul Hadden
Banking & Finance Solicitor – Carson McDowell
Hear from Paul, a QUB alumnus, as he talks about his current career, and what advice he would give to current students.
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Jennifer Ferguson
Director, Alternative Legal Services – Baker McKenzie
Hear from Jennifer, a QUB alumna, as she talks about studies, her current career and the legal sector including what advice she would give to current students.
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