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What's it like to work at LK Shields Solicitors?
Andrew Power - Trainee Solicitor.
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My name is Andrew Power and I recently started my traineeship
with LK Shields Solicitors.
If you are considering applying for a traineeship shortly,
then if my own personal experience is anything to go by, you
are probably befuddled by firm profiles, application procedures
and deadline dates. But there is no cause for panic – it’s
really not as bad as it may seem.
The first step to take is to decide which firms you want
to work for. Make the most of all the resources available
through the internet, college careers services and through
legal directories such as Chambers and Legal 500.
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My own position was that I wanted to work for a firm with a very
strong training record, top quality clients and an excellent professional
reputation. In addition, I also wanted to join a young, friendly
and ambitious firm. LK Shields Solicitors seemed to tick all the
boxes for me. It is without doubt a firm with top drawer clients
which ensures a wide variety of highly interesting work, but also
the firm is not so big that I feel that I have no voice.
As soon as you have made your choice you need to take your time
in the preparation of your application. LK Shields Solicitors have
an online application form which I found to be very useful. Make
sure to give strong consideration in deciding how to put your best
foot forward. Also bear in mind that whilst academic achievements
are very important, the screening process will also be checking
for other qualities.
If you are short listed, the recruitment team will arrange for
you to come in for an interview with one or two partners. If you
manage to impress at that stage, you will then be called for a second
interview. It’s really not so bad – the interviewers are very experienced
, friendly, keen to put interviewees at ease and also glad to answer
any questions you might have. In addition there aren’t any assessment
days or psychometric tests to worry about.
You will find out whether or not you have been successful after
about a week and in turn you will be expected to revert with your
decision within a week or so.
Wishing you the best of luck!
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