# Communication Matters More Than Credentials in Law | Interview on Lawyer Launcher – Behind the Bar with Susan Van Dyke (Crosspost)
Episode of Studying Law Around the World, hosted by Claudio Klaus.
Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 10:06:00 GMT
Duration: 00:27:55
## Summary
This episode is a bit different. I was recently a guest on Lawyer Launcher – Behind the Bar, hosted by Susan Van Dyke. Instead of recording a new conversation, I am sharing part of that interview here.If you are new here, I am Claudio Klaus. I am a Brazilian trained lawyer now articling in Ontario, with experience across Brazil, the United States, and Canada. I also host Studying Law Around the World, where I speak with lawyers about real career paths across jurisdictions.In this conversation, we focus on what actually matters when you start your legal career. We talk about why communication often matters more than credentials, how networking works in practice, and what law firms expect from new lawyers but rarely explain.We also discuss building a career across countries, dealing with early uncertainty, and why there is no single path to success in law.If you are a law student or a new lawyer, this is a practical and honest look at the transition from law school to practice.This is only part of the conversation. To hear the full episode, search for Lawyer Launcher – Behind the Bar wherever you listen to podcasts. https://lawyerlauncher.buzzsprout.com/
## Listen
- Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/studyinglawaroundtheworld/episodes/Communication-Matters-More-Than-Credentials-in-Law--Interview-on-Lawyer-Launcher--Behind-the-Bar-with-Susan-Van-Dyke-Crosspost-e3ip7sg
- Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/38a26d44/podcast/play/119364944/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-2%2F423305976-44100-2-b4b693d3f0e22.m4a
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34QvO0swkWx4XtNxlItXWe
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/studying-law-around-the-world/id1547616885
Show page: https://claudioklaus.com/podcast
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