After the LPC, actually starting your training contract is a little daunting. But you quickly realise that your opinion is taken seriously by experienced fee-earners. I feel like an appreciated part of the team and have quickly realised that trainees are not kept away from more important work. We are in regular contact with clients and other solicitors - and this is encouraged by the supervising partners.
Neil McCarroll, Trainee
Current Seat - Corporate
Sarah joined the firm as a trainee solicitor in September 2008 after completing her LPC with Distinction at BPP Law School. Prior to this, Sarah read Law at the University of Leeds. She has travelled in Central and South America, spending six months as a volunteer at a community project in Brazil. Sarah's first seat was with the Dispute Resolution team where she assisted on a range of civil and commercial disputes. She is continuing her training with a seat in Corporate.
Sarah is a member of the Association of Women Solicitors and has been elected as a member of the London Committee at the recent AGM. Sarah is also a member of the Junior Law Division and Kent Law Society.
Current Seat - Medical & Personal Injury
Angela read Law at Sheffield Hallam University and completed her LPC at the College of Law in Store Street, London. Following the academic stage of training Angela spent several months volunteering at the Citizens Advice Bureau in Medway and working as an international paralegal in Mayfair, London. She joined Brachers in May 2008 as an Assistant Conveyancing Executive in our expanding Property department and was keen to secure a training contract with us. Angela started her training contract with Brachers in March 2009 and is currently the trainee in Medical & Personal Injury.