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Day in the life of a trainee - Ceris Fuller

I arrive in the office and greet my colleagues. All of Ashfords’ offices are open-plan; I sit on a bank of desks with my supervising Partner, a Senior Associate, Solicitor and Trainee Legal Executive. I am surrounded by specialists in the field and so I am never deprived of the opportunity to ask questions and gain a wider understanding of the practice.

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Different routes into law

The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) (also known as the Common Professional Examination) allows a non-law graduate to reach the same academic position as a law graduate.

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Finding the right firm to train with

As an aspiring trainee, the most important thing is to secure a Training Contract but it is often overlooked as to how important (if not more important) it is to secure a Training Contract within the right firm.

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Making the most of Law Fairs

Law fairs are a great resource when you’re looking at training contracts – you can find out key information about firms, what makes them stand out, and even have a chat with their recruitment teams.

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My final seat move

Having now completed my final seat move of my training contract, I have taken some time to reflect on what is undoubtedly one of the most challenging parts of the whole experience.

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Business Development Skills

Given the competitive nature of the legal market, firms are constantly having to adapt and expand their business in order to retain current clients and attract new ones. To ensure that this is done in an effective manner, business development strategies will set out how the firm aims to grow by winning new clients, increasing brand recognition and identifying potential areas for growth.

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