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I was given a range of tasks to complete which varied from admin tasks to legal research to be used for client work. I attempted to draft letters to clients and to the other side's solicitors conveying our position on several matters and attended a number of firm-led sessions. Everyone was really friendly and made me feel very welcome.

I have developed more practical skills involved with the role such as drafting and the tonal changes that this required. Also I have developed my attention to detail, particularly in terms of the legal research I undertook and my application skills by applying my research to the clients' position. Working in a professional environment also allowed me to develop my social skills in a professional setting.

It was really interesting to see the practicalities of the role of a solicitor and the constant interactions with colleagues and clients. Seeing the theory I learn in university be translated in a practical setting was really interesting and the different avenues to becoming qualified. The experience gave me a better insight into the culture and friendliness of the firm and confirmed it as a place I would like to work.

Everyone in my team were particularly friendly and always up for answering any questions I had which really made a difference. They were really welcoming which made me feel more relaxed in the scheme and helped me settle in and feel more comfortable. In terms of the wider firm, I got the impression that it was a really supporting environment with a more collegiate feel than other competitive firms and people genuinely get on with their colleagues which was a really important factor to me.

I found the insight really enjoyable. I was invited onto client calls and included into matters which gave me a better insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a solicitor. I was included and given a variety of work to do which gave me a heightened insight to various projects of solicitors. I was given the opportunity to speak to other departments which gave me a deeper insight into the wider firm and the different work different solicitors do which was really interesting.

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Tailor your application specifically to the firm and try to be yourself as it helps you stand out. I would keep up-to-date on the news so you can be prepared to answer questions relating to how the news affects law firms and their wider client base. In terms of the scheme, have a really open mind and enthusiastic attitude and have a go at the tasks - you're not expected to know everything. Also, focus on the social conversations with your team as well as the professional so you can build a rapport.