Introduction - career changer (former UK university lecturer)

WillKitchen

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Aug 28, 2025
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Hi everyone,

My name is Will and I am a career changer moving into law after seven years as an Associate Lecturer at several different UK universities (Southampton, Chichester, AUB). I have published four books with Bloomsbury and EUP, including my most recent: Culture, Capital and Carnival Modern Media and the Representation of Work.

My legal experience to date includes several governance committees, an assessment day at Kennedys LLP and a temporary placement at DMH Stallard LLP. I am currently studying for SQE1 with Barbri, with an anticipated graduation in July 2026, and am applying for vacation schemes and training contracts.

Good luck if you are in a similar situation!

Will
 

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