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‘Why I quit life as a City lawyer to pursue classical painting’
Legal Cheek sits down with Maria Vitiello to hear how she followed her passion and left the corporate world behind
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Aspiring barrister goes viral after overcoming extraordinary challenges to reach the bar
Expelled and caring for her sister, Leonie Hughes never stopped pursuing her dream
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Tips from a future Magic Circle trainee
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