S2 EP6 - Training Contracts & Mentorship with Ayaz Saboor

In this episode of Becoming a Lawyer, we’re joined by Ayaz Saboor—former solicitor, coach, and founder of The Commercial Law Pathway. From working part-time jobs at McDonald’s and supermarkets to qualifying at DWF, Ayaz’s journey is anything but conventional. He opens up about resilience, redefining success beyond titles, and building a platform to support aspiring lawyers through mentorship and resources he wished he had.
 🚀 Whether you’re facing training contract rejections, questioning your place in traditional practice, or seeking inspiration for a career built on purpose and impact—this episode is packed with insights on navigating setbacks, finding alignment, and supporting the next generation of legal talent.

🔎 In this episode, we cover:

Ayaz’s early jobs and how they shaped his mindset in law ✅ The training contract journey and lessons from rejection ✅ Why he left practice to pursue mentorship and coaching ✅ Building The Commercial Law Pathway and sharing free resources ✅ Real talk advice for aspiring lawyers on applications, mindset & resilience ✅ Redefining career success around values, purpose, and impact ✅