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Trainee Solicitors, want to know what the partners REALLY think of you? You may not realise it, but they ARE watching you…👀 Oh yes they are. Taking notice of you, your work and productivity, your attitude and enthusiasm, interpersonal skills… Did you know as well that you aren’t just incubating into solicitors, upholders of law and justice, trusted advisors to clients. One of the reasons they are watching you,  you’re the future talent, rainmakers to be,   Partners of the future, owners and decision makers of the multi-million £ business. Some of you will become head of practice, head of office, even managing partner/chair/CEO. Of course you will! I’ve been in conversation with a number of partners, training principals and some managing partners gathering info for my book “𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 – 𝐀 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧”. I asked them a question “What is the top mistake you see your trainee solicitors make (that they can easily avoid)? (in the interests of my research). Have a look at their answers, take their advice, avoid these and get the edge over your trainee solicitor colleagues. 🔥🚀 Do their answers surprise you? * You are on the road to becoming trainee solicitors.😃 Do you want to become EXCEPTIONAL solicitors? 🙌🏻🙋🏻♀️ Here’s the link to my fabulous book (which is already gathering great reviews!): https://lnkd.in/edusJvRQ

Perseverance is the key to success.

Let's talk company benefits that ACTUALLY benefit.. Last night, Sort Group was awarded the status of 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 at the LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards! Coming 2nd against such strong competition—on our first try—is a 𝐇𝐔𝐆𝐄 achievement. Next year, we’re aiming for the top spot! 👑⁣ ⁣ With learning and development at the heart of what we do, many of our team have completed or are currently engaged in fully-funded qualifications like CLC and CeMAP, to name just a couple. If career progression with real support sounds like your ideal workplace, drop us a message or send in your CV. Let’s see where you fit in! 📩 (Link in comments for all our current vacancies) #legalrecruitment #lawjobs #training #development #conveyancing #propertylaw

More tips for trainees, especially if you’re starting your third seat or settling on an area of law for your career. Really break down the doors and be clear on what you’re aiming for so your firm can help you achieve it.

Graduated from the LPC and feeling the pressure to secure a training contract immediately? 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞. I’ve seen it time and time again...candidates convinced they’re falling behind, desperate to secure a TC as soon as possible. But those who take a year or two as a paralegal first? More often than not, they’re the ones who go on to thrive. They start their training contracts already knowing how law firms operate, how to manage client expectations, how to handle real cases. The transition is smoother, the confidence is higher. Those who rush in straight from the LPC often spend the first six months just trying to find their footing. In truth several Clients when looking for a candidate 0-4 PQE will tell me "if the candidate has done a couple of years in support roles", those are going to be the candidates with actual depth of knowledge and understanding that outweighs the face value weighting of their PQE expertise. The Law Gazette, Financial Times and Totally Legal have all published studies in recent years detailing the benefits of this pathway. TL has it at 44% of TC's are undertaken by those with Paralegal experience, which when you add into the mix the growing validity of alternative pathways, tells you there's certainly more than one way to achieve that dream! Firms value experience. A training contract will come, and when it does, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running. Taking the time to build solid foundations isn’t falling behind, it’s setting yourself up to succeed. #LPC #TrainingContract #LegalJobs #LegalCareers #Oxfordshire #Berkshire #Hampshire #Wiltshire

Trainee Solicitors, are you looking to become EXCEPTIONAL?🌟 If so, this book is for YOU! It’s HERE!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I'm so thrilled to announce my first book: "Becoming an Exceptional Solicitor: A Journal for Trainee Solicitors to Cultivate Excellence on the Path to Qualification." This isn't just another journal – it's your personal guide to navigate the complexities of your training contract and lay the foundation for an exceptional legal career. Whether you're just starting or halfway through your training contract, whatever route you have taken (LPC, SQE, etc), this book will absolutely transform your journey. It’ll definitely give you a competitive edge in your legal career as it is jam-packed with insider tips and career-boosting strategies and guidance that may not be included in your path to qualification. As well as structured reflections to boost your professional growth, this book also includes: - Guidance to enhance key legal skills. - Tips to build resilience and manage stress. - Strategies for building strong client relationships. - Practical tips to develop your commercial awareness. - Tools for effective time management and work-life balance. - Guidance on networking and building your own personal brand. - Prompts to help you identify and pursue your future legal specialisation. This is YOUR indispensable companion throughout your two years. All for less than the price of a cup of coffee a week! This journal will help you stand out, make a lasting impression, and lay the foundation for an exceptional legal career. Don't just survive your training contract – THRIVE in it! ➡️Are you ready to transform your training experience and start your journey to becoming an exceptional solicitor? ➡️Hot off the press at Amazon: https://lnkd.in/edusJvRQ

Top tips for trainee solicitors 1) Please say what areas of law you like or think you might like to do during your training contract in terms of seats. It is okay to say. 2) It is your training contract and communicating clearly to your trainee supervisor and firm is key. You cannot be all things to all people. People who genuinely care about your development will not be offended by what area of law you would like to qualify into (even if it is not what they do). 3) 6 month seats go quickly and in reality you need to apply for qualification jobs probably half way through your 3rd seat. That means seats 1 and 2 are important to explore what you do and do not like. 4) The key is to find an area of law that you enjoy and can see yourself doing. It is also important to ensure that where you qualify that you have a team member who will help, supervise and support you as a newly qualified solicitor. Top tips for paralegals 1) Explore NQ plus options with your law firm to get to qualified positions. 2) Some of the best solicitors I know started their career in paralegal roles. The experience and the confidence it can provide is invaluable. 3) Experience can be used as time to count on the NQ plus route. Ask your firm to sponsor you on this route to qualification. Shoosmiths has really good options and support systems to achieve qualification and beyond.

Securing a training contract with no prior legal experience…🤷🏻♀️ I’ve gained quite a few new followers recently, mainly from my posts about becoming a trainee solicitor! I know how overwhelming it can be to secure a training contract, and how worrying it feels to think that your non-legal work experience will not be enough to obtain one. Prior to working in a law firm and securing my training contract, I worked in a range of different roles, from waitressing to retail. Although these were not the jobs I saw myself in long term and not directly relevant to law, I know now how useful they were for my own development and the transferable skills they have given me now I am a trainee solicitor. So, for everyone working towards securing a training contract, remember this: every role you’ve ever had builds skills that are invaluable in the legal profession. During my journey to becoming a trainee solicitor, I learned that no experience is ever wasted. Whether you’ve worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, or any other role, you’ve already been developing skills that will set you apart in your legal career. Here’s why: ✨Client Interaction: Serving customers in retail or hospitality is the perfect training ground for developing client-facing skills. Active listening, patience, and professionalism under pressure are qualities every solicitor needs. ✨Problem-Solving: When you’ve had to resolve complaints or troubleshoot on the spot, you’re practicing the kind of lateral thinking required to advise clients and tackle complex legal issues. ✨Time Management: Balancing shifts, deadlines, or high-demand environments mirrors the prioritisation and organisation needed in a busy law firm. ✨Teamwork: In every job, collaboration is key - just like it is during your training contract when working on cases or transactions with colleagues across different departments. The legal profession is about understanding people, solving problems, and managing challenges effectively - all of which you’re already doing in your current or previous roles. So, if you’re working in a job that feels worlds away from law right now, know this: you’re building the foundation for your future success. When the time comes, draw on those experiences in interviews, applications, and, ultimately, your training contract! What’s one skill from your current or past roles that you’ve found invaluable on your legal journey? Let’s share and inspire others! #traineesolicitor #legalcareer #transferableskills #trainingcontract #aspiringsolicitor