Hosted by Osborne Clarke trainees and solicitor apprentices, Law Beyond Limits shares candid conversations with OC lawyers about their routes into the legal profession. Guests reflect on career highlights and hiccups, the realities of progression, and lessons learned. At its heart is social mobility: what it means, why it matters, and how we can support people from diverse backgrounds by removing barriers.
Having faith: Tom Harding on career changes and embracing your background
"Have faith in what you can bring to the party"
Milly Brown is joined by Tom Harding, a partner and social mobility champion at Osborne Clarke, to talk about how he went from a worldwide DJ to a worldwide Lawyer. They chat about his unusual journey and how embracing your background, even if it's different, can be your superpower.
10 Jun 2026
Taking pride in your story: Lara Fatemi on aiming high and trailblazing
Stories shape how we see what’s possible – especially when it comes to careers in law. On this years Social Mobility Day, Milly Brown is joined by Lara Fatemi, a newly promoted employment partner and founder of OC’s Social Mobility Network, to talk about her journey from a state school in South Wales to becoming a partner at Osborne Clarke. They discuss what it’s like not to “fit the mould” and why social mobility and diverse backgrounds benefits everyone.
20 Apr 2026
Neurodiversity in law: Hattie Jordan on life as a lawyer with ADHD
Milly Brown sits down with Osborne Clarke construction associate Hattie Jordan to explore her journey into law, from real estate paralegal to construction lawyer, and her recent ADHD diagnosis. Hattie shares how understanding her neurodiversity transformed her confidence and why awareness and flexibility are crucial for supporting neurodiverse colleagues. She also discusses social mobility, first-generation university experiences and what “being yourself” really looks like when applying for training contracts and building a legal career on your own terms.
9 Dec 2025
Redefining Routes into Law: Rebecca Houston on the SQE and resilience
Tyra Edwards chats to Rebecca Houston, Senior Paralegal in Osborne Clarke’s Banking team, about her unconventional route to qualification, from legal admin to paralegal to qualifying via the SQE while working full time. She talks resilience after two training contract rejections, study boundaries, OC Pride and allyship, tips for applicants and supervisors, and her goal to pay it forward.
10 Nov 2025
Rethinking the 'City Lawyer': Katherine Kirrage on confidence and inclusion
Katherine Kirrage, Partner and Global Head of Tech at Osborne Clarke, shares her journey from state school to partner. She talks about volunteering at Bristol Law Centre and the mentor who nudged her toward a vac scheme. Katherine also opens up about progressing while part‑time and pregnant, building psychologically safe teams where mistakes are okay, and why inclusion isn’t just the right thing, it’s smart business. If you’re thinking about a legal career, her message is simple: your background is your superpower.
25 Sept 2025
Being Yourself: Peter Day on Making It into Law
Milly Brown chats with Peter Day, head of Osborne Clarke’s London office, about his state school route into law and early missteps. He reflects on imposter syndrome, being true to yourself and why focusing on strengths, representation and early outreach matters for social mobility. Peter shares practical tips for applicants, from digging into research to staying genuinely curious within OC’s open, non hierarchical culture.
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