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From Law to Code: How I Became a Software Engineer at a London Fintech Without a Tech Background
How I Traded My Wig for Bugs (and No, Not the Insect Kind)
Transitioning from law to software engineering might seem like an unconventional career move — like a chef deciding to become an astronaut. But for me, it was a journey of passion, persistence, and personal growth. Back in 2018, I completed my law degree and pupil barrister training only to find myself buried in stacks of paperwork and drafting endless legal documents. While the work had its moments — like handling high-stakes disputes worth millions — it didn’t ignite the spark I was looking for.
Then, out of nowhere, sneakers changed my life.
The Sneaker Incident That Led Me to Fintech
My curiosity about technology began unexpectedly. It all started while I was reselling limited-edition sneakers online, my side hustle at the time. I noticed that PayPal was sneakily eating up my profits with terrible currency exchange rates. That’s when I discovered fintech companies like Wise, Revolut, and Monzo. Unlike PayPal…

