As part of the series of careers talks from The Guardian, this week’s focuses in on Law.

Big guest is Matthew Rhodes, founder and director of RollOnFriday.com, a community website for young lawyers, who is asked whether budding lawyers have an accurate idea of what the profession is like, why the industry is so popular and where those who don’t manage to secure a training contract can go.

The Guardian’s legal affairs researcher, Maya Wolfe-Robinson, shares some thoughts on the Ally McBeal affect.

Listen to half an hour of insight and advice on Guardian Careers.