Trainee lawyer Rowan Varty had a starring role at last month's Hong Kong Sevens tournament. But as the captain of the Hong Kong team and a player for the region's national squad, it was his rugby skills rather than his legal ability that had fans cheering. Despite spending the day in the office and evenings on the pitch, Varty is rather modest about his sporting achievements. In fact, he spends a lot of his time making up for them, conscious of gaining the respect of his peers and colleagues through hard work and fair treatment.
April 18, 2013 at 07:03 PM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
Juggling an international rugby career with a law traineeship is no mean feat. But, as Elizabeth Broomhall discovers, Rowan Varty is bringing the fight on and off the pitch
Trainee lawyer Rowan Varty had a starring role at last month’s Hong Kong Sevens tournament. But as the captain of the Hong Kong team and a player for the region’s national squad, it was his rugby skills rather than his legal ability that had fans cheering.
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