Meet the apprentice
Cyril Lekgetho (he/him) Mayer Brown
Cyril Lekgetho is a third-year solicitor apprentice at Mayer Brown International LLP. He’s currently sitting in the finance practice.
Why did you decide to do an apprenticeship?
Having six years of sector-specific experience before qualifying as a solicitor was a big draw. It presented an opportunity to make industry connections and grow a professional network, while earning a wage from an early age. When looking for an apprenticeship, I knew I wanted to work in the City on high-stakes deals, with market-leading professionals. I was drawn to Mayer Brown as an international firm, with several highly ranked practice areas.
What’s a typical day at work like?
We usually rotate seats every six months; however, I’ve had the opportunity to remain in finance since September 2024, allowing me to build my industry expertise in this area. In my current seat, day-to-day work varies. I undertake a lot of drafting of key documents for our transactions, progress correspondence workstreams with clients and counsel, and manage signing and closing processes. I’m not siloed into specific areas of finance, so I’ve had the privilege of working across various finance sectors. The fast pace means I’ve worked on dozens of deals so far. A common misconception is that transactional work can be one-dimensional, but it’s a very collaborative process with lots of client interaction.
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