You: I need to choose a firm that's best for my career, and best for me. A few of my mates have applied to city firms, but I hear horror stories about the tasks I will be set in the first few years, and the number of chargeable hours I’d be expected to work. I need a firm that will help me in my career, but that will also be a fun place to work. A place where I can fit in and do well.
Us: We don’t select on pure academic ability, we look for more than qualifications when recruiting our new trainee solicitors. We do look for people with legal work experience, either paid or unpaid, or other commercial work experience. We also look for enthusiastic applicants who would like to play a role in the firm – we expect hard work and contribution to the firm’s strategy. We expect you to be able to play an active role with clients and go that extra mile. Your ability, skills and experience will help the firm grow.