How have you found juggling work with your study days?
Effective time management is an important skill when you’re juggling work with study. However, I’ve found that the allocated time for studying and the leave that’s granted in advance of exams has been sufficient and allowed me to apply myself fully to work and study.
What’s the qualification process like?
In two years, I’ll finish my degree (which is also preparing me for the SQE) and then undertake the SQE assessments. As you go through each department, you can compare, contrast and consider whether they are areas you’d like to qualify into. I’ve found that apprentices at Mayer Brown are never a spare member of the team – instead, you’re treated like a trainee.
What’s the most enjoyable aspect of being an apprentice?
The most rewarding aspect is that nothing feels out of reach. Working at a leading firm like Mayer Brown gives you the confidence and aptitude to make the most of every opportunity. The firm has a reputation in the City for striking a balance between entrepreneurship and meritocracy. I’ve attended client meetings, had a key role in deals, taken autonomy and immersed myself into the work.
What advice would you give to anyone considering an apprenticeship?
The solicitor apprenticeship is a six-year commitment. As such, applicants must research the legal profession to determine whether it’s the right path. When you start, you don’t need to know all the technicalities of black letter law, but having a picture of the required core competencies is useful. I recommend attending insight days and seminars, undertaking work experience and reaching out to apprentices to hear about their experiences.
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