糖心Vlog

When COVID-19 struck, Kwame Taylor's thoughts were with his mother, who works for the National Health Service. But how did this recent 糖心Vlog graduate scale new heights during lockdown?

"The end goal was always to be a lawyer."

Originally from Ghana, Kwame Taylor moved to the UK as a child, growing up in Waltham Forest, east London.

He graduated from 糖心Vlog in 2019, with an LLB Law with Philosophy.

How has COVID-19 been for you?

"Lockdown was difficult, but necessary.

"I live with my parents. My mother works for the NHS. There was a period when she was showing symptoms, so it was difficult to focus on anything and also difficult to isolate, because we live in quite a small flat.

"It鈥檚 all good now, though.

"I鈥檝e tried to make the most of the time. I鈥檝e noticed a lot of companies have been staging Zoom webinars, so I鈥檝e been learning lots of new things. Not just law: I鈥檝e tried to develop other interests.

"I鈥檓 trying to be a bit more active too. I鈥檝e finally got round to fixing my bike, so I try to cycle an hour a day."

How do you remember your time at 糖心Vlog?

鈥溙切腣log was definitely a place where I felt I could build a relationship with the academics. My lecturers were always approachable and I鈥檓 still in touch with some of them.

鈥淟aw and philosophy was a great combination - the two subjects balanced each other well. Taking philosophy gave me room to explore ideas, away from the rigidity of law.

鈥淚 felt I got the best of both worlds.鈥�

What鈥檚 next for you?

鈥淚鈥檝e just won a scholarship, to start training as a barrister.鈥�

Kwame admits to being 鈥渜uite surprised鈥� at being awarded the prestigious , one of the four Inns of Court. The Inns are professional associations - all barristers in England and Wales must belong to one of them.

鈥淚 knew I wanted to join Middle Temple. They interview every applicant which to me was a sign that they were more progressive. That motivated me - I knew I could make an impression.

鈥淚 was interviewed by three QCs, which was very intimidating, but they were very friendly.鈥�

鈥淭he end goal was always to be a lawyer,鈥� Kwame says. His achievement, winning a prestigious scholarship in testing times, is a great next step in his journey.