Meet the apprentice
Cyril Lekgetho (he/him) Mayer Brown International LLP
Cyril Lekgetho is a second-year solicitor apprentice at Mayer Brown. He’s currently studying in the employment (global legal projects) department.
Why did you decide to do an apprenticeship?
Having six years of sector-specific experience prior to qualifying as a solicitor was a big draw for me. It presented an opportunity to make industry connections and grow a professional network, work alongside the brightest minds in the profession on market-leading matters and earn a wage from an early age.
What’s a typical day at work like?
In my current seat, there’s a lot of cross-border communication between international offices and clients and, on many occasions, I’ve been tasked with contacting overseas offices to: • request jurisdictional advice; • exchange documents; and • make business proposals. Drafting is also a large aspect of my day-to-day work; I’ve helped draft client guides, articles, letters of advice, and an array of deeds, agreements and policies. Of course, all of the above must be proofread, which is also a necessary task. Both internal and external meetings and training sessions take place regularly to aid professional development and expose apprentices to distinct aspects of practice (eg, pro bono sessions).
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