Find out first hand about training at Withers. Here, some of our past and current trainees talk about their experience and give advice to those contemplating a career at Withers
“I gained a different perspective on my career and a useful insight into a client’s expectations of its external lawyers”
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“The high level of responsibility and the variety of work given to me whilst a trainee has instilled me with confidence to manage files and participate in the firm at all levels whether with clients directly or internally”
“Property was a really good first seat, as you are given a lot of responsibility from the start”
“I have been pleasantly surprised with my drafting responsibilities”
“Trainees are given a high level of client contact and responsibility”
“It is important to consider the people who you will be working with as they play a huge part in your development”
“It is incredibly exciting to be involved in cases at the forefront of family law”
“Variety in Withers’ client base, and the level of direct client contact at an early stage, added a further element of interest and challenge to my seat”
“I have had significant client exposure and am given sufficient responsibility”
“Whatever case I was working on I was always involved as a member of the team”
“I realised I was never going to get excited about acting for a big company and dealing with its in-house lawyers and finance officers”