Meet the apprentice
Ava Mathias (she/her) RPC
Ava Mathias is a solicitor apprentice at RPC. She’s currently studying in the matter support department (on placement with the costs team).
Why did you decide to do an apprenticeship?
I applied for apprenticeships alongside university to keep my options open. Throughout the application process, the apprenticeship route felt more secure as I’d have no student debt and wouldn’t have to apply for a training contract. I also like to learn practically, so working more days than I’m studying suits me better!
What’s a typical day at work like?
Every day is different. Our matter support team supports all the legal teams across the business. I’m on a placement with the costs team, who work with the legal teams to prepare documents outlining the costs incurred for hearings, case management conferences, trials and settlements. Through this, I’ve been exposed to most of the firm’s teams and have experienced a variety of work.
How have you found juggling work with your study days?
Monday is my study day, which means I can work uninterrupted from Tuesday to Friday. I try to avoid work emails on Mondays. Sometimes around exams, or when it’s busier, I find myself studying after work or on weekends but, generally, it’s a good balance. Good time management is important as there’ll always be competing demands – stay focused and commit to work and study.
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