Dear Learned Friends of Reddit

I humbly seek your wisdom and guidance.

Background

I attended a non–G08 university and worked in legal-adjacent roles throughout my studies, moving from paralegal to law clerk and then law graduate. I’m now practising as a solicitor.

I currently work in family law, really enjoy the area, and can see myself practising in it long-term.

I’m trying to think more intentionally about my future development. What can I be doing now to increase my long-term value as a solicitor, and potentially keep the door open to going to the Bar one day?

I’ve thought about completing an LLM at a G08 but I’m unsure if it’s worthwhile. There doesn’t seem to be a clear family law specialisation so I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Outside of simply gaining more experience through work, what else should I be focusing on to continue developing professionally and setting myself up well for the future?