From Law to Code: How I Became a Software Engineer at a London Fintech Without a Tech Background

Image by ChatGPT, prompted by myself

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.

I was called to the Bar of England and Wales at The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple in 2017

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…