Law Firm Wildcard
Worked at Norway’s leading law firm without ever studying law. Got in on sheer energy and an ability to figure things out on the fly.
The Problem
Norway’s top law firms hire from a very specific pipeline: law school, top grades, the right internships. None of which applied here. But sometimes the best way in is through a door no one thought to lock.
The Process
Got a position at one of Norway’s leading law firms without a law degree or any legal training. Brought energy, problem-solving ability, and a willingness to figure things out on the fly.
The experience was a masterclass in how institutions work, how deals are structured, and how to navigate rooms where everyone has more credentials than you.
The Outcome
Proved that the right mindset can substitute for the right resume. The legal thinking and deal structure knowledge became foundational for every startup venture that followed.