Busy Week in My Life as a CORPORATE LAWYER in Paris

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Corporate lawyer life in PARIS - wahhh! I've been working here as a trainee lawyer for 4 months now, so thought it was time to share a busy week in my life as a corporate lawyer, KZfaqr and business owner, so you can see how I manage my time 😃
Juggling a pretty intense career and side hustles is, to be honest, pretty demanding... OK, very demanding, at times. I'm doing a pretty good job (I think lol) at doing well in my work, growing my KZfaq channel and the business around that, and also starting Menos, mine and Beth's sustainable backpack company. BUT that doesn't mean I don't have times where I really feel overwhelmed and like I'm kinda drowning / filled with doubt that I'm actually doing the right thing by trying to juggle so many different commitments!
Overall - Paris is awesome, and I've been prioritising enjoying life here as much as I can, while still making videos and pushing Menos forward. I've been working in the antitrust department (competition law) of a magic circle law firm since I got here, and have found it super interesting overall. Plus, I LOVE my colleagues here - share an office with two incredible people, and the whole team is really amazing. I've learnt A TON about a slightly different working culture, and have a few lessons (some featured in this video) to take back to London 😊
Time for pastries, drafting, and a petanque in the park... Enjoy xx
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About Me
I'm a trainee lawyer, part-time KZfaqr, son, brother, startup founder, boyfriend, black coffee drinker and plant dad. I graduated from Cambridge University (where I studied French and Spanish), topped my law school class and now work for a corporate law firm in London as a trainee solicitor (which takes up a lot of my time)!
Around that, I'm a big fan of discovering new ways of thinking, of balancing work with life, and of performing to the very best of my ability. Ohh, and being happy. And I try to share all that on this KZfaq channel 😀
Fun fact: I believe we massively overplay the role of “natural talent” 😮 AND… I also believe that TOGETHER, WE ARE ALL CAPABLE OF POSITIVITY, PRODUCTIVITY AND SUCCESS.
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Disclaimer:
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@denah5649 Жыл бұрын

You're so good at explaining corporate concepts and I love learning more about what you do as a trainee. It would be amazing if you did a series or a masterclass after your finish your TC on tips you would give to a trainee, for example how you deal with competing deadlines, managing others, managing stress as a trainee, and organising yourself.

@Knosferatu Жыл бұрын

Incredible self discipline. A day in your life motivates me to execute my day with deliberation in mind regardless of our life paths. Well done man.

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@carykaradasia4568 Жыл бұрын

I am a lawyer. I have studied law in Paris II university. Some observations: 1. 2 years ago you have posted a video on how you have passed your law school finals. 2. 1 year ago you have posted a video on how much money you make as a lawyer in one year or less than one year since having your law degree. 3. And now after 1 year since you were a lawyer in London you post a video that you are a lawyer in Paris. So many inaccuracies in your videos...: 1. A law degree is not sufficient to become a lawyer. You have to pass the bar exams after that. And to pass the bar exams you have to be an apprentice lawyer (aka not a lawyer yet) for nearly 2 years +plus give the bar exams and pass them aka succeed in them..where is that video that you passed the bar exams in London bar??? So at 2 years after graduation from law school you can't be a lawyer let alone a lawyer in Paris since you have studied anglosaxon law in the UK. To be a lawyer in Paris you must have studied french law in france or european law in an eu country (uk is not an eu country any more plus uk has a different legal system than continental Europe) and then pass the exams in Paris bar association. In fact you have to deposit a tons of papers at the Paris bar association and get a decision on your application if they recognize the validity of your uk diplomas and UK law degrees in France. This is a time consuming procedure. And even then you are registered in the paris bar as an european lawyer. Thus i think your videos are all hoaxes for viewers. I do not know if you are a real life lawyer and I doubt you are one in Paris but I think you portray these things in your videos for viewers you in fact mislead people on the time needed to become a lawyer after law school graduation and to become a lawyer in Paris after graduating from a non contintetal europe law school.

@oritsemofeonuwaje5904 Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely wrong.. the London Bar for him IS CALLED the LPC.. it’s a one year course post law degree which u do and then you need two years of practice after that to become a lawyer .. at a global firm like his.. he can be a lawyer in Paris .. he would just be an English lawyer working on English contracts in Paris or maybe even working on French contracts without actually being the leading lawyer etc on it. You would only need to be a French/Paris lawyer if you were opining on French contracts and law.

@MatiasRijoM Жыл бұрын

Your level of production is out of this world! How do you manage to work 60 hours a week and post high quality content all the time?

@thedavidj1996 Жыл бұрын

Agreed everything is well put together. I’m sure he still has editors and social media managers on staff, but he does a great job shooting good footage

@anthea7993 Жыл бұрын

he already did a video about it!

@MatiasRijoM Жыл бұрын

@@thedavidj1996 at the beginning i am sire he didn’t have, and he still made amazing videos!

@MatiasRijoM Жыл бұрын

@@anthea7993 yeah i saw it!

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Hey Matias (and Anthéa) - exactly - so start with (for the first year), it was just me editing everything. To be honest, that was when I was a student so had a little more time than I do now. As a corporate lawyer, I’d probably be able to put out half as much content if I didn’t have my two editors to edit all my content! I don’t have a social media manager though, so it’s still me posting and replying etc! 😊

@HeyDo29 Жыл бұрын

As a french student who´s going into his first year of a master´s degree in international business law in september, your channel has been a great find, thanks!

@marija7275 Жыл бұрын

This video is very informative and well made! I am a law student and it's so inspiring to watch you being so happy and excited with what you do! 😊

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you Marija! Really appreciate it 😊🤗

@V4Vaishus_Immortal_LAWgics Жыл бұрын

You are really inspiring especially for me you are that one spark I was looking for... I just completed my law bachelor degree now going UK for LLM and yeah hope to see such great souls like you

@maximilianleste9225 Жыл бұрын

This video is some extraordinary work! You can truly be proud of yourself, still improving in making videos and motivating us all every day!

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you Maximilian 😊

@shalissaelizabethbowles7880 Жыл бұрын

Really Enjoyed seeing this and your openness ! Can’t wait to be done with Uni to be able to work 🙌

@WillLinProductions Жыл бұрын

I really have to point out the level of creativity into the smallest things on your video stand out to me so much! The way you use a black 1/3 gradient to just fade a video transparently and place animated text on that area is genius! It looks so good lol! You are on a whole different level with crazy work hours and work loads man! Really appreciate the amount of detail you put in to your videos!

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Will - massively appreciate you saying that 😊🤗

@s.d.o7718 Жыл бұрын

The aesthetics of these videos just keep getting better and better. Very clean production. Looks great!

@makas01217 Жыл бұрын

top-notch video, i would say this is your best video ever! Keep up the good work and also keep us updated about which seat you are gonna do after qualified!

@ambermay6884 Жыл бұрын

TEN OUT OF TEN!!! Thank you so much for your content! All of these topics are so interesting!!! Thanks for posting

@BomberFletch31 Жыл бұрын

Your 'day in the life' videos are my favourites on your channel. Nice one, Liam. It's great to see what it's like working as a lawyer in Paris. Just out of curiosity, did you study EU law while you were at university, or did you have to learn it as you go? Do UK university law courses include EU law as a component?

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! I did indeed study EU law - I think the requirement to study EU law has now changed, but as much of EU law is now UK law, I presume students study some of that stuff, which will be helpful when working with EU law matters. We also have training from the firm and kinda learn as we go too 😊

@TheChosenRed Жыл бұрын

Your editing skills are amazing Liam. Your uploads are always informative about your role but it never turns into jargon where viewers lose interest. Really hope your channel gets the recognition it deserves!

@deusvultpictures6550 Жыл бұрын

He has a professional editor, he doesn’t edit the videos himself

@jaidenthomasclifford-jones9006 Жыл бұрын

@@deusvultpictures6550 actually, he has two! both seem to be very talented :)

@christobaiwa Жыл бұрын

What a great "feel good" video Liam!

@kyranngreene65 Жыл бұрын

Love the video! Your editing and video quality has really improved over the years.

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@andrewmoore389 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work Liam! 👍

@keepproductive Жыл бұрын

📚 Amazing!

@darius2101 Жыл бұрын

The quality of your videos and your positive charisma amaze me! Greetings from a german law student.

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Darius 😊🤗

@breno910 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a beast. 👏🏽 hope you have a phenomenal day. Love your content. Inspires me to continue working hard and not procrastinate 🙃

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bren - appreciate the support 😊

@feriel2672 Жыл бұрын

You have come such a long way. Thoroughly enjoyed this one!! 😀

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@janesmith9024 Жыл бұрын

That is very good. I am an old lawyer and I do a lot of competition law. It was a good summary on the video.

@alberto2925s Жыл бұрын

Amazing video Liam!

@sundaylawrun61 Жыл бұрын

Such a great video for aspiring corporate lawyers!

@carykaradasia4568 Жыл бұрын

@legaltechinnovations1594 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your insights 👍🏻

@thijsjw Жыл бұрын

I really admire you. You are really like a rolemodel to me. Go go go!

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I appreciate this so so much 🤗🤗

@Andy_Lian Жыл бұрын

My birthday was two days ago, however, ever since I stumbled upon your videos a month ago, I can't help but be productive! Due to my program, I'll be in Law school in two years, and I just can't wait to apply your productivity and studytips. Thank you Liam, couldn't have wished for a better birthday gift!

@jaidenthomasclifford-jones9006 Жыл бұрын

late happy birthday! wish you all the best in law school friend :)

@simranjeetkmann Жыл бұрын

Loved this vlog Liam!!

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much as always. 😊🤗

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Ps hope you are well 😊

@nattrueman Жыл бұрын

Actual LOL at the number of snacks and pastries 😂😂😂 17.29 legend features. Nice eye mate

@joshuayearham8481 Жыл бұрын

You are one crazy human being! All that you get done is truly inspiring and with a positive attitude to go with it. Great work! Keep it up!

@butters6295 Жыл бұрын

Love your contact. I just got a job as a prosecutor. I noticed you have a physical planner. Is there any way for us to see how your organize it while keeping your confidential information private? I would love to see how another lawyer lays out their schedules.

@harithriyakumarage6154 Жыл бұрын

Me too !!

@hdz9703 Жыл бұрын

Love ur video 100%

@lennardvdbrock3687 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@kimberlyhemmans6156 Жыл бұрын

WOW!

@AsianKid71 Жыл бұрын

hey man what a levels should i choose as I'm really concerned also what d did you choose for alevels to get into law in cambridge

@harry.7534 Жыл бұрын

I am also a Corporate lawyer from INDIA, loved every bit of video

@Kei_Warcraft Жыл бұрын

your life is so productive it motivates me lmao

@mariannegoju Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here. Love your content!

@furdiebant Жыл бұрын

Nice seat rotations - a varied TC is a good TC

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob

@blessinggloriaidowu4416 Жыл бұрын

I’m

@maricielocuno8254 Жыл бұрын

What would be your recomendations for those who want to be a corporate lawyer?

@dolgettaclaudia9663 Жыл бұрын

Hi Liam! Super vidéo comme d'hab!! I'm a future trainee solicitor in London, I am really interested in competition law, and I am originally French. I am very keen in doing a secondment in Paris during my TC and in doing a competition law seat. I would have a couple of questions about that if you have time. Love the crêpes roulées au chocolat btw🙂 thanks! Claudia

@mallagallabumbum8209 Жыл бұрын

If he doesn't answer here, maybe try dming him on Insta.

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Hey Dolegetta! Thanks so much! Really appreciate your support 😊 Yeh - DM me your questions on IG and I’ll try to get round to answering 😊

@AthynVixen Жыл бұрын

Wow where do you find the time for all those streams of activity? It's been a while since the algorithm recommended you to me so I had no idea you had moved to Paris. I have a lot of catching up to do as the last video I saw of you you had just moved into your place in London with Beth, Quick question if you don't mind.. I was very impressed to see your sustainable backpack company and the amount of thought that has gone into the practicality. However this video seems to feature a lot of disposables..is this a big thing in Paris?

@Kyxul Жыл бұрын

What uni courses did you do? LLB Law? And what route did you do after uni?

@AsianKid71 Жыл бұрын

what is good alevel choices to take for becoming a lawyer is English lit maths and history good choices?

@TheYoscast Жыл бұрын

So I work 37-40hours a week as a Lidl warehouse contracted employee and because I had time off work for family issues in the span of 2-3 months they taken those days of my monthly wage and gonna take those days off next month as well then if i leave I’ll owe the company 28 days (£3-4K) so I don’t get paid for the working days or holidays pay or the wage that working month but the working days pay off my absences… is that legal?

@ceciliafulbert8028 Жыл бұрын

Ahah Liam, je vois que tu adores les pâtisseries et les viennoiseries françaises 🥐. Quelle est ta préférée ? Enjoy your stay ;)

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Question difficile - croissant aux amandes je crois! 😝

@manx1261 Жыл бұрын

Hi Liam, I’m also working abroad in Spain at the moment for a one year assignment. Im attempting to learn Spanish alongside my job but I’m finding it incredibly difficult to dedicate time towards that, alongside trying to make the most out of living in Spain. I was wondering whether you’re dedicating time to learning French too?

@lecieltombesurmoi Жыл бұрын

Which seat was your favourite? Do you know which department you will chose after the training contract?

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

… sounds like the title of a video to me 😝😝

@lecieltombesurmoi Жыл бұрын

@@liam.porritt awesome, cannot wait for this video 🤩

@elliotsalem100 Жыл бұрын

Which font are you using?

@LiaLight382 Жыл бұрын

nice but busy day Liam :D

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@asimiqbal2040 Жыл бұрын

Liam I wanted to ask, do you know many people who have been successful at finding a training contract with a law firm via Vantage? It’s recommended by the Lawyer Portal but I’m keen to know if it’s actually worth creating a profile on it…

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Hey Asim! I'm sorry - don't really know about this to be honest. I didn't, but I wouldn't really ever probably find out if someone did use Vantage to help them secure a TC. I do know that it's one of the better reputed platforms for students looking to get into law though, so don't think it can do any harm!! :)

@asimiqbal2040 Жыл бұрын

@@liam.porritt yeah I hear what you’re saying and done it tonight anyway. Will let you know if anything comes out of it.

@gk_knight Жыл бұрын

Check out the Netflix series “Emily in Paris” about a girl on work assignment in Paris. Think you’d really enjoy Liam!

@pikusarker1359 Жыл бұрын

Sir how much do you earn as a lawyer in paris? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

As a trainee lawyer, I am still paid from London, as I am only on secondment to Paris. My firm pays second year trainees £55,000 per year 😊

@charlesolanitori198 Жыл бұрын

Mehn Liam, wouldn't be a bad buy though

@adnanasif591 Жыл бұрын

Explain me like a 5 year boii!!!! Intro - I am 1st year student at India's best Law school .... Want to pursue general corporate works in future Query - how I would be able to land at least at Tier 2 corporate law firm either in London or UAE?? I know that it will take time to reply you since you also being corporate lawyer... I am not in hurry, but please provide me with detailed explanation!

@shunjieyang4972 Жыл бұрын

do the people in Paris office speak French mostly?

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Yep - but all fluent in English at my firm :)

@trevish450 Жыл бұрын

I AM EARLY

@chubbydawme Жыл бұрын

So you don't use your macbook anymore?

@rosiedhillon1430 Жыл бұрын

Did you need to speak French to be able to complete this rotation?

@trevish450 Жыл бұрын

He actually has a degree in French and Spanish so p much he's fluent

@rosiedhillon1430 Жыл бұрын

@@trevish450 oh awesome! Thank you

@liam.porritt Жыл бұрын

Thanks @Trevish for explaining! There was a requirement from my firm to speak some French, but the requirement definitely didn’t require you to be fluent! 🤗

@rayaankay7586 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to take a law degree to become a corporate lawyer at a top firm or could you just take a GDL or another route?

@TheInfectedCherry Жыл бұрын

You dont need a law degree, half of the intake from top law firms are non law students

@rayaankay7586 Жыл бұрын

So would you just take any degree and then a GDL? Or is there a better way?

@Kajshdiskak Жыл бұрын

@@rayaankay7586 Any degree related to economics /Finance would provide you a great advantage whilst applying and whilst working afterwards seeing that most of your work would require a certain amount of financial knowledge.

@rayaankay7586 Жыл бұрын

@@Kajshdiskak Thanks yeah I am thinking about taking an economics degree

@ursulaclarke6066 Жыл бұрын

Any degree where you have to work through lots of information and critique and précis well, would be good. I work in the Uni sector in NZ in Science, but the Uni I work for went out to business and public sector about two years ago to find out the key skills and attributes they need, and actually it’s the Humanities degrees that really have that. Reading a wide range of sources, writing, research, critical thinking and analysis and the ability to format and explain to any audience. Good luck with your choices

@nathalyperez3628 Жыл бұрын

oi oi saveloyyy

@hollydavid69 Жыл бұрын

I thought you left Paris ?

@mallorygraf8574 Жыл бұрын

I have no idea why you popped up on my YT because I have zero interest in corpoate law and am certainly not in your target audience and yet I like your channel! I guess KZfaq knows what interests me better than I do. Scary!

@linglee8632 Жыл бұрын

This is why i am glad I ditched law for private equity - law looks boring

@HarrisonWoodinLygo Жыл бұрын

Why so negative?

@NUCLEAR154 Жыл бұрын

How would you handle corrupt Malta government staff member who posed as UK's government Head of Legal Dept in my court hearing on 9th March 2019 at City&Mayor's County Court London to steal my flat 2a york mansion 101 Barkston gardens 215 Earl's court road London SW5 9AF-Property

@carykaradasia4568 Жыл бұрын

@nina.a9965 Жыл бұрын

Please get your facts straight before commenting with negativity and envy on something you do not know. He is a lawyer in the UK (solicitor). To become a solicitor in the UK you do not need to pass a bar exam. After your LLB in the UK, you need to work as a trainee in a law firm for two years. Then that is it, you are a solicitor. He is working at a law firm in Paris because his international law firm which also has a boutique in Paris gives the opportunity to associates or trainees to make a secondment in one of their international offices for six months. So he is indeed working as a secondment lawyer in Paris.

@carykaradasia4568 Жыл бұрын

@@nina.a9965 I have studied law in Paris and I know you can't be a lawyer in Paris if you do not pass the bar exams .. He is not a lawyer. Maybe a trainee . Get your facts straight

@nina.a9965 Жыл бұрын

@@carykaradasia4568 I am a French Lawyer!!! I have also studied in England so I know how it works. He is not a french lawyer but he is indeed a LAWYER in Paris. That is not the same thing.

@carykaradasia4568 Жыл бұрын

@@nina.a9965 he is not a lawyer in Paris as he has not passed the Paris bar exams. Very few who graduate from French law schools pass the Paris bar exams as they are very difficult to pass. Sure you are a lawyer maybe in Algeria lol

@nina.a9965 Жыл бұрын

@@carykaradasia4568 I thought you were a sane person. Little did I know you were insane. I feel sorry for wasting my time. Bye! 🤣