Her dad is a lorry driver and her sister works in a takeaway. But Leah has her sights set on becoming a barrister. So how come she ended up on a work experience placement at a local nursery when she isn't the least bit interested in a career in childcare?
There wasn't a mix up. She made it perfectly clear what she was looking for. It just turns out that it was all they had left.
No doubt if Leah's dad had worked for a law firm then it would have been a different story. But instead she will have to work much harder if she is to achieve her ambition of becoming a lawyer. And that just isn't right.
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