Intern Review

I worked in a different department each day, ranging from the Wills and Probate department to Medical Negligence. One task was completed per day in each department which reflected a task that a trainee solicitor would do on a regular basis. There were also virtual coffee chats with other departments each day as well as a social evening.

I developed my time management skills through working in each department through submitting the tasks by the deadline. Furthermore, I worked on procedure for the first time in the tasks we were given and how we would undertake a particular task for the client.

Irwin Mitchell provided sessions with many of the different departments within the firm, ranging from the Irwin Mitchell Equality team to speaking to graduate recruitment with different areas of law in between. The sessions were very valuable because they allowed me to gather a range of experiences and perspectives of the firm from many different people!

The company culture and atmosphere was very positive. Despite the vacation scheme being virtual , I was still able to understand the culture of the firm and ethos of working to the best of their availability for the client whilst supporting each other as colleagues.

It was a positive experience in working with solicitors of a law firm and this was something that I had not done before. It was a valuable week working with Irwin Mitchell and having social events in the evening (also virtual) helped to understand more about the culture of the firm.

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Understand the type of work that Irwin Mitchell do and the values that they hold. This is key to understanding Irwin Mitchell as a firm.