International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on 8th March to recognise the achievements of women with its focus on women’s rights, gender equality, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women. This year’s campaign #BreaktheBias focuses on a gender equal world[1] .The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919[2] paved the way for women
Press Release – Tuesday 13th July 2021 Machins Solicitors is pleased to announce the appointment of Omayami Mac-Jaja as a solicitor in its new Immigration Law department. Omayemi, who will be joining the firm’s Luton office, brings considerable expertise in all aspects of immigration law for both individuals and organisations. With 10 years’ experience, Omayemi
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” — Gary Snyder “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.”—John Burroughs Mental health awareness week runs from 10th– 16th of May. This year, the theme for the week is ‘Nature’. Across the country, people will be
Leading multi-practice law firm, Machins Solicitors, is delighted to announce the launch of their redesigned website alongside a new brand identity and logo. The new site features responsive design, optimised functionality and improved navigation allowing each visitor easy access to comprehensive information about their range of legal services. In addition, Machins has taken the opportunity
My training contract was due to start on the 1st July 2020, and thankfully unlike many other firms, Machins did not postpone my start date because of COVID-19. I started my first seat, in the Private Family department in the Berkhamsted office, when the effects of the pandemic were lessened and ‘Rishies Dishes’ were all
My Training Contract began on the 1st July 2020 during the height of the covid-19 pandemic so I guess my experience differs somewhat to previous Trainees, but nonetheless I have done my best to adapt to a socially distanced/remote working Training Contract. 7:15am: My alarm goes off. As I am currently working from home, I
As a trainee, two things are guaranteed: 1) you will copy a forests worth of paperwork and 2) you will work in at least two departments. If you are lucky – or unlucky – you might work in four departments. This seemingly routine aspect of the training contract is, to my mind, the greatest cause
by Brad Johnson and Samantha Ball The musician and grime artist Kano once said, “There’s more than one way to make it” and much to many people’s surprise becoming a Solicitor couldn’t be more true to this statement. At the time of writing, I am in my second seat in the Employment Department and my
They say hindsight is a wonderful thing… As I embark on my final few months (5.5 to be exact) as a trainee solicitor, I’m writing to a former me, and any other future trainees, to set the record straight… Dear Future Trainee, Wow, you did it?! No, I know, you’re not qualified yet or maybe
January 2021 marks the start of a new year, and I am delighted to embark on my final six months of life as a trainee solicitor, before qualifying – eeeeek! My previous seats have been private family, public family, company commercial/commercial property, and now I am back to private family where I hope to qualify