Out now · By Miranda Lopez & Hollie Gould
Wigs, Gowns and Ambition
Everything you need to know to kickstart your legal career in England & Wales, written by a barrister and a solicitor who’ve walked the path themselves.
About us
Meet the authors
We are Miranda Lopez and Hollie Gould, a barrister and a solicitor who met during our careers into the legal profession.
We have written Wigs, Gowns and Ambition to enable readers to see behind the doors of the court giving them the ability to learn and discover about the legal profession, understand the reality of having a career in law and providing them with a clear insight into what is required of them in their journey to their chosen legal role by providing them with easy to follow informative guidance.
Wigs, Gowns and Ambition is the honest, pocket sized guide we wish we had: a firsthand account of what to really expect on the journey into law. The good, the bad and all that falls in between.
Miranda & Hollie x
The book
Wigs, Gowns and Ambition
A simple guide to your legal career in England & Wales
An informative, step-by-step guide written by a barrister and a solicitor. Designed to help students and anyone interested in a career in law, it gives you an easy-to-read but genuinely useful insight into how to become a member of the profession, what to expect, and tips for the journey ahead.
A firsthand account of what’s really in store on the way into the legal profession. The good, the bad and all that falls in between. We hope it becomes your pocket guide for navigating the path into law.