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in this special episode we are joined by Katie Benedickter, Trainee Solicitor at D2 Legal Technology. Katie discusses her career path to date, and how exploring different areas of law, and other disciplines, in her studies led Katie to roles where there was a broad, international and commercial focus where she could look at law with a \\u201cbusiness mind\\u201d.\\xa0

Katie talks about the importance of proactively seeking different work experience also and being open to a wide range of opportunities and new, potential career paths.\\xa0 The skills needed for Katie\\u2019s current role, advising clients in the financial services sector, on how technology and managing data can solve business problems, are discussed \\u2013 in particular how seeing the broader commercial picture is important for your clients and also how legal expertise fits into these broader business needs.\\xa0 The episode also talks about the learning habits which Katie has found important build early in her career: a curiosity and keenness to learn, being willing to \\u201cjump in at the deep end\\u201d and try new projects, the importance of collaboration across different disciplines, and especially of developing the ability to keep a \\u201cbusiness mind\\u201d and to see law within its context.\\xa0 Also Katie talks about the importance of recognising your own progress and achievements at all stages of your education and early career, and staying focused on maximising the opportunities in front of you to develop your own, unique path.\\xa0

Actions and resources for listeners:

\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Look at these \\u201c10 important lawyer skills \\u2013 and how to develop them\\u201d.\\xa0
\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0Give yourself a score against each of them. \\xa0
\\xb7\\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0 \\xa0What is one strength to build on, and which one could you usefully spend more time on also?