Everybody will tell you that the two years of your training contract will fly by, but you never really realise how quickly the time goes until you’re halfway through. … More Mid-way through the training contract
It is an exciting time when you qualify as a solicitor. All the years spent studying at university and obtaining practical experience have led up to this point. But what is the transition from being a trainee to a qualified solicitor like? … More Transition from Trainee to Solicitor
As much as it can be exciting changing seats and starting work in a new area of law, it can also feel like starting a new job as you navigate getting to know a new team, new processes and even sitting in a different area of the office! The abrupt change from being in a familiar area of law to starting all over again can be quite a challenge. I have found the best way to overcome this is to resist placing too many expectations on yourself – trainees are here to learn after all. … More Challenges as a trainee
Amy Cooper recounts a recent family law case. … More Family law – a case study
Rhydian Grange looks back at his first few months of training with the firm. … More Back to school
Elliott Brookes explains the importance of being social when training to become a lawyer. … More Work hard, play hard
Trainee and social committee member Dana Eyre explains what sets B P Collins apart. … More Training at a firm Made to Last
What’s a career in law really like? Lucy Newman takes a look behind the scenes of training contracts in the real world. … More Behind the scenes of a training contract
Roxanne Antonio, trainee in the family team, explores the issue of maintenance before divorce and what factors are considered when an application is made for spousal support. … More Spousal maintenance before divorce
Being a trainee at B P Collins means the opportunity to get involved in all kinds of social and community events, especially in 2016 as the firm celebrates its 50th anniversary. … More It’s not all about the law
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