Pivoting from one legal career to another - An Interview with Abimbola Badejo

In this video Sonia interviews Abimbola Badejo, a Barrister and Solicitor who specialises in family law. He acts in cases relating to children (both public and private law) and financial disputes.
Abimbola also has a thriving international practice. He was admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2014, and is frequently instructed to provide advice and assistance on aspects of Nigerian law which impact on UK based litigation. He provides expert advice both written and oral in proceedings in the County Courts and High Court in all types of proceedings including personal injury, tax and all family proceedings.
In addition to his expert work, he acts in cross-border family cases where children are moving between the UK and Nigeria.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:07 Family and Educational Background
04:06 Why Bim became a Lawyer
05:11 Obtaining Pupillage
07:36 Obtaining Tenancy
08:38 Leaving the Bar to work as a Local Authority In-House Advocate
09:11 Headhunted by City Law Firms
14:29 Qualifying as a Solicitor
14:58 Return to the Bar
16:52 Return to 5 Pump Court Chambers
18:32 The switch from Housing Law to Family Law
19:46 Providing Expert Evidence
21:51 Challenges Bim has faced at the Bar
32:42 Advice to anyone pursuing a career at the Bar
32:42 If I wasn't a Barrister, I'd be a ?????
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[@khezranyusuf1362]

Extremely insightful!

[@themarro6695]

Congratulations Bim!! Excellent interview!! So proud of what you have achieved! Here is to more achievements 🙏🏽🥳

[@advocacytutor6354]

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@user-it6om3zo2d]

Great interview Sonia! Congratulations and well done Bim! It was great being at the Inns of Court Schoo of Law
together. Proud of you both!

[@advocacytutor6354]

Thank you my friend.. ❤❤❤

[@sarahjosiah6520]

Great interview. Very insightful. A pleasant watch!

[@advocacytutor6354]

Thank you @sarahjosiah6520, and wishing you success with your CZcams channel.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nvictor]

Excellent interview!

[@advocacytutor6354]

Thank you so much @nvictor .

[@nvictor]

@@advocacytutor6354 Thank you, too! 🙏🏽