From Working-Class Beginnings to a Top 50 Law Firm: Chloe Lake on Breaking Barriers in Law - S10E37

“Your circumstances don’t have to define where you ultimately end up.” - Chloe Lake.

On today’s episode, I’m delighted to be speaking with Chloe Lake. Chloe is a solicitor specialising in residential development at Gateley Legal, advising on land acquisitions and development projects. She studied Law at De Montfort University after transferring from the University of Leicester, with a placement year helping launch her legal career. She qualified as a solicitor after gaining experience in residential conveyancing and commercial property.

Alongside her legal career, Chloe is passionate about social mobility, diversity and widening access to the legal profession. She has been involved in mentoring and careers initiatives and was named Leicestershire Law Society’s Trainee/Paralegal of the Year in 2023. Today, she shares her inspiring journey from a non-traditional background to qualifying as a solicitor, highlighting how setbacks, changing universities and taking risks ultimately shaped her career. Chloe discusses the value of practical experience, building relationships, trusting your instincts and developing confidence beyond academic study.

So why should you be listening in? 

You can hear Rob and Chloe discussing:

- Trusting Your Gut and Taking Risks

- Navigating Success Beyond a Straight Line

- Building Strong Legal Skills Through Experience

- Developing Relationships Throughout Your Legal Career

- Becoming a Support for Others

Connect with Chloe Lake here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-lake