The Hearing – A Legal Podcast EP. 164 – Lucie Allen (BARBRI)
Dec 2, 2024
In this chat, Lucie Allen, Managing Director of BARBRI, dives into the shifting landscape of legal career development. She highlights the impact of new qualification standards and the need for resilience and adaptability among legal professionals. Lucie shares her journey as a menopause advocate, emphasizing the importance of open conversations in the workplace. They discuss the transformative potential of the SQE for enhancing diversity in legal education and the vital role of supportive environments in fostering professional growth.
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Menopause Warrior
- Lucie Allen unintentionally became a "menopause warrior" after sharing a personal experience on LinkedIn.
- This sparked conversations and highlighted the need for more open discussions about menopause in the workplace.
Normalize Menopause
- Normalize menopause conversations to break taboos and encourage openness.
- Provide practical support and normalize the challenges women face, showing empathy.
SQE Challenges
- The SQE exam aims to standardize legal qualification and increase accessibility, but its impact on diversity remains unclear.
- Challenges include low pass rates, especially among minorities, and the need for additional skills development beyond exam preparation.
