Emerging legal talent and paralegal Adriana Zahirović shares her multidimensional journey into the legal profession — shaped by discipline, creativity, and a commitment to making law more accessible. A must-listen episode of The Lawyer Files.
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🎙️ In this episode of The Lawyer Files, I sit down with Adriana Zahirović — AML & Conflicts Paralegal at Mishcon de Reya, LLB First-Class graduate, LLM LPC with commendation, and a standout voice on bridging legal knowledge and culture through platforms like GRM Daily’s Law Schooled.
From mastering legal study through trial and error to building confidence across high-pressure corporate environments, Adriana’s story is one of adaptability, self-reflection, and mentorship. She’s committed to breaking down barriers in law—whether that’s through clear legal writing, encouraging open conversations, or mentoring the next generation.
We talk about:
✅ How trial, error, and self-review shaped her study strategies and academic excellence
✅ Life at Mishcon de Reya and the realities of high-stakes compliance work
✅ Making legal knowledge accessible through GRM Daily and public-facing platforms
✅ Lessons from mentoring and being mentored — and how both roles shape confidence
✅ Why IP and Reputation Law fascinate her — and what it’s like working on media-sensitive cases
✅ Her vision for using law as a tool to protect, uplift, and inform
Whether you’re navigating your legal studies, exploring the boundaries of legal creativity, or trying to balance professionalism with authenticity — Adriana’s story is a powerful reminder that excellence is rooted in both mindset and action.
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