Why did you choose Michelmores? When I started my search for a training contract I had three keys priorities. Firstly, I wanted to work for a firm in the South West but still have similar opportunities to Trainees in a London firm. Next, I wanted to work for a firm which was ambitious – and finally, one that was friendly and approachable. I attended the vacation scheme in Exeter and found Michelmores ticked all of the boxes! Where have you spent each of your four seats? My first seat was in the Tax, Trusts & Succession team, followed by a second seat in the Planning team. My third seat was in the Contentious Probate team, where I have recently qualified, and I spent my final seat in the Commercial Disputes & Regulatory team. What has been the best part of your training so far? The best part of my training so far has been the opportunity to regularly commute up to London and spend time in- house with one of our charity clients, providing support to their legacy income team. This has given me the opportunity to build a real relationship with the client, with a hands-on
learning experience at the same time. It also confirmed that it was an area of law I want to pursue further.
Tell me about something you have become involved in whilst at Michelmores that you wouldn’t have expected Apart from organising the first year Trainee Christmas Bazaar, I was surprised by the ongoing opportunities to work across teams, and so being involved in different parts of the Firm. For example, I was asked in my first seat (Tax, Trusts & Succession) to assist the Corporate team on a corporate deal in London. This gave me an opportunity to have a snapshot experience of the Corporate team without actually doing a seat there! I am also a member of the Firm’s charity of the year committee.
What was the last picture you took on your phone? My dog, Hugo! He is a well-known face amongst the Trainees.
JASMINE DAVIS NQ Solicitor in the Contentious Probate team, Exeter
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