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.

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.