Ellie Philpotts

Freelance Journalist

Ellie Philpotts is a freelance journalist who has written for The Lancet, The Daily Telegraph, Times Higher Education, The Pharmaceutical Journal, Reader's Digest, Metro, HuffPost, and more.

Articles by Ellie Philpotts:

Gender inequality and the 'uncomfortable truth' at the heart of legal profession
Journal 19th June 2025
A new study, led by Next 100 Years, has shone a light on the prevalence of sex discrimination among the legal profession.
Lawfluencers, Nomads, Reels and Deals — Gen Z and their non-traditional routes into law
Journal 26th June 2025
Ellie Philpotts explores alternatives to traditional legal structures, such as ‘lawfluencing’, and how they offer practitioners the space to create their own path and build resilience in the profession
Why training at a high-street firm could give you a head start
Journal 11th September 2025
How can small and rural firms compete with behemoths with bigger budgets to attract and retain talent? Ellie Philpotts investigates.
What the future holds for in-house solicitors — trends, challenges and opportunities in 2026 and beyond
Journal 4th December 2025
As the Scottish legal profession faces a new era of risk, resilience and tech adoption, Ellie Philpotts investigates how in-house legal teams are redefining their roles and what the future holds in 2026.
Behind the scenes of the in-house boom — Why young solicitors are changing course
Journal 4th December 2025
The first step you take on the Scottish law ladder after qualifying is a big moment. Ellie Philpotts finds out why young solicitors are now choosing to mark the occasion in-house.