Reviewing and drafting documents Reading researching and presenting case work including summaries Attending meeting with people within and outside of your teams to understand the company more accurately Contributing to exhibits and other docu
Throughout my time there I was involved in a variety of tasks including research assignments pro bono work and networking events Each of these opportunities provided me with invaluable insights and practical skills that will benefit my future career
I was able to immerse myself within the firm039s Energy Marine and Natural Resources B seat completing various legal research case management and shadowing tasks Working responsibilities aside the Early Careers team facilitated a number of enric
LIFT has been specifically designed with social mobility in mind One of the fundamental aims was to develop an understanding among prospective trainee solicitors regarding a career in law such as various routes to qualification practice and sectors h
I completed research tasks attended insightful events and gained insight into diversity and pro bono at the firm
Drafting taking attendance notes research tasks producing bundles document management
I was involved in drafting chronologies timetabling events before trials research tasks and billing for clients I also attended lots of socials including lunches coffees and the summer party
Social events with other vacation scheme students and trainees Insights into different departments Legal research Creating document drafts for clients Emails Legal memos Editing contracts
The insight started with a day and a half induction and then I sat for 2 weeks within a seat at the firm Tasks varied on the demands of the team therefore my tasks were different each day Typical tasks involved research on a niche area of law that a m
1 n half day introduction Ice breaker with other VS students Trainee Panel Chat with Vikki Training Contract Overview Lunch with all staff General insights into the firm IT and Diversity overview Golf with Imaani Grace n other VS students Summ
Over the course of the week we heard talks from trainees associates and partners about the work that they did and how Clydes sector focused approach worked in practice We also had the opportunity to learn in great detail about the important of DEI to
Daily we were listening to insightful talks concerning different practice areas and Clyde amp Co039s key initiatives Alongside this we completed strengthsbased tasks in which I was able to understand the importance of key strengths in the law as w
The first two days we had induction This involved welcome talks information about what we would be doing where we would be sitting how the teams structures work etc Then from Wednesdaythe following Friday we sat in our department I was in the tax
Each vacation scheme student was allocated to a practice area I sat in Projects and Construction We were paired up with an associate who became our supervisor they would give us our primary tasks and assess us for the training contract alongside the
The first few days were induction this meant we had a collection of talks and training sessions to prepare us for the weeks ahead We also had icebreaker opportunities to meet and connect with our cohort
Skills building workshops various activities different talks from each department
Day to day I did a variety of tasks from attending training to reading insurance policies providing research and supporting on presentations the team were working on I also supported on an article relating to Climate Change which was very interesting
Twoday induction followed by a week and a half in a seat Daytoday typically consists of legal research work delegated by supervisor or trainee buddy Other tasks included drafting letter to client reviewing standstill agreement
There is an induction with talks and panels from different members of the firm which allow you to get to know the firm and the sectors better On the third day you go into your seats in the area designated to you and you are set work from different people
Working within team department and completing daily tasks set by the supervisors assigned to me Throughout the two weeks ive recieved substantial support from my trainee buddy but also other members of my team My daily tasks included reviewing document
