Thank you Idin for actually providing an insight into life in commercial law. You actually tell the audience what specific tasks you are doing throughout the day thus providing a genuine insight into what work you do. I would watch day in the life videos before deciding to go into law a few years ago and it infuriated me when creators would just say "then i did some work, then I ate all this free food" hahahaha. So, thank you. And please do more of these!! They are super super insightful and enjoyable to watch. Much love x

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Harry! I've tried to make it as detailed as possible because - as you say - the purpose is to make sure people know what they're signing up for... both the good and the bad. I'm not much of a 'vlogger' - that's why I've not done many videos like this. But I promise to make the videos as transparent as I can. Thanks for watching, my friend!

this is such an illuminating watch for those of us considering pursuing a career in law. thank you for sharing with us!

@IdinSabahipour

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, Luis!

absolutely love this video! i came straight from your littlelaw newsletter and i was definitely not disappointed. so detailed and quite funny - keep it up!

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Tazmeen! I think most people go from here to LittleLaw so it's cool you've come the other way around.

I love this channel. It has helped me so much.

@IdinSabahipour

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching the video!

This is by far the best corporate lawyer day in the life I’ve seen, you actually detailed exactly what you did in the day and gave a true insight into corporate law so thank you!!

@IdinSabahipour

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

Absolutely love your style👍 honest, clear logic & outlining, realistic and informative😊 thank you for the video, illuminating, full of insights!

@IdinSabahipour

2 ай бұрын

That's so kind - thank you so much! :)

Great video man, realistic and informative - keep it up!

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Mohamed! 🙏

Very helpful. Thank you for this insight!

@IdinSabahipour

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Give us more!! Lucky that the algorithm showed this to me. So honest, with definitions of terms (very beginner friendly), new subscribers here!

@IdinSabahipour

Ай бұрын

Loool - I'm working on it! (takes so long to make a vid)

Love this vid Idin!

@IdinSabahipour

Жыл бұрын

Thabnst, Pouya! 🙏

Love it❤ thanks for the insights

@IdinSabahipour

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, man

Hey Idin, Thank you so much for this video. I started my career as a corporate Lawyer this week. Your video has given me an authentic insight into what a busy day looks like. I hope that you will do more of those videos. Maybe we will work on a deal someday! Greetings from Germany! Tobi

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, Tobi! It'll be interesting to see if it's a similar type of day you'd have as a German corporate lawyer. I know the systems are a bit different there (e.g. a lot more requirements for notaries etc).

Keep it up, love the vids!

@IdinSabahipour

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Loved the video!

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching it! :)

Great vid! Would appreciate more!

@IdinSabahipour

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Muhammad

Nice video! I’m a Spanish lawyer and my daily life is basically what you explain in this video.

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching - that's interesting to hear it's similar!

Haha loved this

@IdinSabahipour

Ай бұрын

no way 🤯 thank you for watching, bro

I loved it, Really insightful❤ can we have more of this🙏🙏

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

I'll try my best!

Hey Idin, I love this video. very linguine and relaxed :)

@IdinSabahipour

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the comment. Was going more for penne!

@jiangdoris2295

11 ай бұрын

@@IdinSabahipour ahah I mean very genuine! Sorry for the hilarious typo !lmao

Hi Idin, thanks again for the insightful video! Do you have any tips please for someone going into their first seat of training contract?

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching. I've not got a video on that exact point. I made a video on how to convert a vac scheme into a TC. I'd say the tips are mostly the same - they'll help you in your TC.

Very informative video! Thank you for sharing! I have a question, do working hours get better as you become more senior? Or is this standard for all levels of seniority?

@IdinSabahipour

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Aaron! I can only speak from my own experience to say hours can be long for juniors. Based on what I see, for mid-levels and seniors, it's the same too - it can be super long too! The periods where hours are less bad is usually when there's less work to be done generally in the team. But when it's busy, it hits all levels the same.

Great video! What is your advice for breaking into M&A and VC law. I am currently training in PI litigation. I run a property company also. Any advice how to stand out when going to a big law position?

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

So breaking into those fields is a case of: • 1. applying to a law firm which has a corporate practice (which does M&A and VC work), • 2. doing a seat in that practice (and doing fairly well so the partners want you back), • 3. applying for a qualification role in that team at the end of the training contract. Once you're in, you'll usually be asked to work on a variety of things as a junior. However, over time, you can try to direct your focus to the areas you enjoy the most. I hope that helps!

Thank you Idin for actually providing a neutral point of view and explaining the hardships of the industry just one more thing to know from you. I’m a law student from India and wanted to know that in London is it easy to get a job in the corporate sectors with visa sponsorships?

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, Aronya - and for the kind words! I don't know about the challenges of getting sponsorship as I'm a UK citizen, so didn't need visas etc. There are Indian-qualified lawyers at my firm though, so I know it is possible.

@Aronya_mitra_18

11 ай бұрын

@@IdinSabahipour Thanks for the information mate.

0:44 LOL love the Elon Musk touch. Great vid Idin - thanks for sharing!

@IdinSabahipour

3 ай бұрын

haha yes, kavi - thanks for watching!

I rarely comment but nice vid. You seem to be cool

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that - you must be cool too!

I was wondering how the significantly lower deal flow since interest rates have gone up enough to deter deals has affected the corporate M&A sector in London or, even, internationally?

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Speaking anecdotally, it's definitely quieter in corporate transactions at the moment. This is in part due to higher-than-usual interest rates. However, at bigger firms with diverse practice areas, you might see more work in other teams (e.g. insolvency, restructuring, litigation etc).

As office hours can fluctuate depending on what's going on, does salary remain fixed or will it be settled by bonuses through deal completion?

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Your salary is fixed (meaning no pay for 'overtime' or anything). But most law firms offer a bonus for hitting your billable hours targets (this is based on hours billed - not deals completed). So if you work LOADS in a year, you can receive a bonus to compensate you for that.

@Rafael-Matheus96

11 ай бұрын

@@IdinSabahipour ah, okay. Thanks for your response.

How do you become a lawyer in London and New York? Did you graduate in the uk and join a multinational firm? Thank you!

@IdinSabahipour

5 ай бұрын

Hey Ruby - I did a UK law degree + 2 year training contract to qualify here. For New York, I did the NY Bar exam (unrelated to my UK training contract).

Argentina flag??!! Grettings from Buenos Aires!!🎉

@IdinSabahipour

5 ай бұрын

Haha yeah - I was Argentina in the World Cup raffle we did in the office. Of course, you know I won!

The last time I saw your video you were a solicitor. so did you become lawyer?

@IdinSabahipour

Жыл бұрын

In England, solicitor = lawyer (there are also the role of 'barristers' which is a different type of lawyer in England)

do everyday corporate lawyer work for 12-14 hours a day or it is sometimes? what are other types of law we can pursue in order to have a work life balance?

@IdinSabahipour

4 ай бұрын

Most UK (and US) corporate lawyers can work 12+ hour days when they're on deals that are moving fast. Sometimes, things can be much quieter in corporate though. Then, you'll have more time for yourself (+ can log off earlier). There are 'advisory' areas of law (as opposed to 'transactional') which tend to have more regular working hours.

@murtazachohan7027

4 ай бұрын

On Average how many days in a week or in a month a corporate lawyer would be working for 12-14 hours a day?? And does it depend on the firm size?

@IdinSabahipour

4 ай бұрын

@@murtazachohan7027 not possible to give an average as it depends on business of the firm, market conditions, how well your firm is staffed etc. But it would be for a period of time, then after deals complete, it would generally stop. If your firm does corporate, pe, m&a or finance/banking transactions, this will be more common. That's why at most of the US firms (which do corporate and finance mostly) it happens often.

Do higher up lawyers work less hours?

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Generally, no. They also work long hours. They'll do different types of work to me, though. Usually more senior lawyers are involved in technical drafting and may have more client contact.

Sir do you earn 90k pound sterlings a year as a lawyer in london? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

@IdinSabahipour

Жыл бұрын

Hello! Why do you ask?

thank you so much Idin, I love your channel, I am still confused how you spend only £100 a month on food? Is that your breakfast, lunch and dinner is included in your work offer and you have a cantine where all employees eat?

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Hey Julie! Thanks for watching my videos. Is that number from another video? I'm guessing from the 'How I spend my money' video? I think that would be because we were given free breakfast at work at that time (this isn't the case anymore) and got subsidised lunch (which were much cheaper). Sometimes, if I'm working late, I'm able to expense dinner costs (meaning the firm reimburses me for it). Otherwise, I split food costs with my girlfriend. Also I eat out from time to time which I listed in a separate number in that video. Hope that explains it!

Sound fella, Likeable, kind of bloke you'd enjoy a beer with

@IdinSabahipour

11 ай бұрын

Haha thanks, mate 🍻

🇮🇳❤️🇮🇷

Why do you have Argentina's flag?? Vamos Argentina 🇦🇷

@IdinSabahipour

10 ай бұрын

Hahaha good spot! Me and a few friends were each assigned teams for the World Cup. Just like Messi, I won.

When will you become a partner?

@IdinSabahipour

Жыл бұрын

Haha ask my bosses

Give Elon Musk a call back!

@IdinSabahipour

3 ай бұрын

he's not big time enough

Will you marry me😂