CHARLOTTE

BARUGH

Charlotte Barugh. CILEX LAWYER, ASSOCIATE - JACKSONS

3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME

Pragmatic. Collaborative. Determined.

TEA OR COFFEE?

Caramel Frappe.

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP?

A dancer.

WHAT WERE YOU LIKE AT SCHOOL?

Hard-working, chatty and usually involved in organising something.

WHAT DID YOU FIND DIFFICULT?

Learning to be confident speaking up and trusting my own judgement.

MY CAREER

One of the biggest challenges in my career has been balancing work with family challenges, particularly after losing my mam. There were times when I questioned whether I was good enough and felt overwhelmed trying to manage everything.

What helped me keep going was remembering how far I’d already come, focusing on continuous improvement and having supportive people around me who encouraged me to keep going.

WHAT DO I ACTUALLY DO?

No two days are ever the same. I might be advising clients, drafting documents, negotiating settlements, managing cases or responding to lots of emails.

The best part of my job is helping clients find practical solutions to complex problems and getting a positive outcome for them.

And something that might surprise you? Most of my time is spent helping people avoid court rather than preparing for it!

MY ADVICE

YOU DON’T HAVE TO HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT

You don’t need to know exactly what you want to do straight away. Confidence comes with experience, and it’s okay to learn as you go.

ASK QUESTIONS AND TRY THINGS

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, make mistakes and try new things. Some of the biggest opportunities come from stepping outside your comfort zone.

DON’T COMPARE YOURSELF

Everyone’s journey is different, and success isn’t a race. Try not to get caught up comparing yourself to other people.

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN LAW?

SAY YES TO OPPORTUNITIES

Give new experiences a go, even if they feel a little outside your comfort zone. Some of the best experiences come from trying something new.

BUILD YOUR COMMUNICATION

Being able to listen, explain your ideas clearly and build relationships will help you in almost any career.

THE MYTH?

Lawyers spend all day arguing in court. In reality, a lot of my job is about problem-solving, negotiating and helping people reach a practical solution before it gets that far.

REMEMBER:

“You don’t need to have everything figured out straight away. Confidence comes with experience, and it’s okay to learn as you go.”