Doesn't Sound Right

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  • Résumé

  • The podcast exploring the role of UK regional accents in the law. Doesn't Sound Right uncovers the role accents, class, and identity play in the UK legal profession. Hosted by Matt Fedigan and Denise van der Merwe. Through candid conversations with leading barristers and solicitors, we explore how the way we speak shapes the way we work in the law. Perfect for law students, legal professionals, those applying for pupillage and training contracts, and anyone interested in diversity, social mobility and the UK legal profession. Sponsored by Walker Morris solicitors.
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  • 4. Do Some Accents Sound Guilty? The Evidence with Natalie Braber & Rob Drummond
    Feb 3 2025

    Do some accents sound "guiltier" than others? Can the way you speak impact your career in law? And why do some lawyers feel their accent holds them back in pupillage applications and beyond?

    In this episode of Doesn't Sound Right, Matt and Denise are joined by linguistics experts Professor Natalie Braber (Nottingham Trent University) and Professor Rob Drummond (Manchester Metropolitan University) to explore their latest research on accents, accentism, and the legal profession.

    Natalie and Rob explain why our accents change over time, how bias against certain accents persists in the workplace and courts, and why they believe accentism remains "the last socially acceptable form of prejudice."

    Essential listening for aspiring lawyers, barristers, solicitors, policymakers, and anyone passionate about social mobility, diversity, and the UK legal system.

    🎧 Sponsored by Walker Morris, a leading Leeds-based firm of solicitors.
    🎵 Title music: Yours Story by Diamond_Tunes

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    37 min
  • 3. Should accents be legally protected? With Mary Prior KC
    Jan 6 2025

    Should regional accents have legal protection in the UK? Mary Prior KC, chair of the Criminal Bar Association and one of Britain’s top criminal barristers, makes a compelling case in this episode of Doesn't Sound Right.

    Mary shares how her working-class roots in Stoke influenced her career and reflects on how she secured pupillage and succeeded at the Bar, where accents like hers were rare. She highlights why eloquence isn’t tied to a specific accent and offers invaluable tips for oral advocacy.

    Perfect for aspiring lawyers, practicing barristers, policymakers, and advocates for diversity and social mobility, this episode shines a spotlight on the evolving role of accents in the UK legal system.

    Got a story to share? Email: doesntsoundrightpodcast@gmail.com

    Sponsored by Walker Morris, a leading Leeds-based firm of solicitors.
    Title music: Yours Story by Diamond_Tunes


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    34 min
  • 2. Can Your Accent Shape Your Legal Career? with Richard Glover
    Jan 6 2025

    Does your accent influence your success in the British legal profession? In this episode of Doesn't Sound Right, Matt and Denise explore the relationship between accents, career progression, and social mobility in the UK legal world. They’re joined by Richard Glover, a Partner at JMW Solicitors in Manchester, who shares his personal journey.


    Richard reflects on embracing his Stoke accent while navigating the legal profession and reveals how he adapted it during his early career in London. He discusses the realities of "fitting in" within commercial litigation and the evolving role of regional accents in the pursuit of pupillages and training contracts.


    This episode is a must-listen for aspiring lawyers, legal professionals, and advocates for diversity and social mobility in law.


    This podcast is sponsored by Walker Morris, a Leeds-based firm of solicitors.


    Got a story to share? Email: doesntsoundrightpodcast@gmail.com Title music: Yours Story by Diamond_Tunes

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    24 min

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