Legal Work Placement Student Review

Starting with an introduction to the business and key training modules, following with tasks to complete each with a key focus on four separate areas of law: Medical Negligence, Corporate, Real Estate and Wills/Tax, Trusts and Disputes. There was ample opportunity to meet trainees and associates, with everyone taking the time to help as much as possible

The tasks provided give a brilliant insight into what you can expect as a trainee solicitor, and were really enjoyable and productive. It was also great to learn from the experiences of trainees, finding out what skills you might need to be equipped with/learn to adapt to. This is also true of associates and partners who took the time to talk to us.

Irwin Mitchell are brilliant at educating prospective employees about the operation of the business and provide lots of interesting and rounded information on various aspects of its growth and development, as well as interesting cases the firm has worked on. It was also great to hear how Irwin Mitchell strives to champion diversity in the workplace through various groups and committees, as well as the charity work employees can take part in.

Speaking for firm-wide culture, it really did feel like an approachable and inclusive place to work which was really inspiring. At the Leeds site specifically, it felt like a collaborative and interesting environment that nurtures development, with all employees in different positions willing to talk to you or engage with you. This was really promising and helped break down a lot of nerves.

The insight gave me real experience of working as a trainee and I felt supported in asking any questions I needed to. Every interaction is meaningful and interesting and I learned a lot in such a short space of time. The tasks/activities were hands-on and very insightful as to the demands/skills required of trainees and associates alike.

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Be yourself! While the application process itself needs careful attention and your answers must be considered with thought, I felt that what helped me stand out was that I tried to be as relaxed and comfortable as possible throughout interviews and assessments. Also, take the opportunity to ask questions, not only does this show initiative, it helps you to learn.