On 26 April 2012, two recently qualified solicitors from Woodfines attended Anglia Ruskin University to give an informal talk to current undergraduate and LPC students about applying for training contracts, attending interviews, life as a trainee solicitor and life as a qualified solicitor. They also fielded questions on these topics.

We are most grateful to Woodfines LLP, a leading regional and national law firm for giving this talk and for their willingness to engage with our students and University. James Marsh (qualified at Woodfines in 2008) along with Khala Follenfant (qualified 2011) and Nicola McQuillan (due to qualify September 2013) ran the session in one of the new Lord Ashcroft Building lecture theatres. James, who specialises in Private Client work, led a similar team from Woodfines last year.

James, Khala and Nicola explained to the students how they each came to the law, how they applied for and obtained their training contracts, and how they found training at a large regional firm, each giving their own perspectives on the process and providing valuable advice for the students. They also provided information on a one-to-one basis after the initial session.

James said: "Applying for a training contract is a stressful business, so it was therefore a genuine pleasure to speak with current students and pass on the benefit of our collective experience."

 

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