From attending a pre-trial review at court to preparing bundles and drafting key documents, no two days are the same in family law. This article takes you behind the scenes of a busy day that included client meetings, advocacy in court, and even a festive networking event.
From attending a pre-trial review at court to preparing bundles and drafting key documents, no two days are the same in family law. This article takes you behind the scenes of a busy day that included client meetings, advocacy in court, and even a festive networking event.
Starting as a trainee solicitor can be challenging, but adopting the right mindset is key. Learn how to navigate unfamiliar situations, build confidence, and set the stage for a successful, rewarding, and fulfilling legal career.
Starting your first seat at Machins offers a supportive environment with real responsibility, hands-on legal tasks, and client interaction in the Private Client department. Gain confidence, learn from mentors, and build essential skills as you embark on your legal journey
Seat rotations are one of the main stresses in your training contract. Making sure you are working towards getting you to the right place for qualification is a careful balancing act of what you think you want, the needs of the firm and a developing picture of where your skills are best utilised. So, here
The return from the Christmas break as a trainee not only means a return to work, but a fresh start in a new seat (i.e. department). For me, this means a move from our Private Family department into my second seat in Private Client. It also means I am back in our Luton office having