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Your Training
A review carried out on our programme for trainee solicitors, The Law Society concluded that:
"Training for trainee solicitors at Watson, Farley & Williams is taken very seriously. It is extremely well structured and is planned with great attention to detail. The partners and staff who have a role to play in the selection and training of trainees showed much interest and responsibility in fulfilling their respective roles. It was apparent that the trainees are not only appreciative of the way in which their training contracts are arranged but much enjoyed the training they receive.
The way in which the training is organised in the firm is excellent and I should like to congratulate those concerned on the very high standards achieved in organising the training of trainee solicitors. A number of the partners and staff are former trainees, which clearly indicates that the firm is benefitting from its training system."
Trainee rotation programme
Each trainee undertakes six, four-month, seats and we aim to seat trainees with a partner or a senior assistant from day one. Trainees can expect to have a four-month period in Finance, Corporate and Litigation and one seat abroad in Paris, Piraeus, Bangkok or Singapore. In addition, each trainee will have at least one seat in one of our more specialised areas such as Tax, Projects, Employment, EC Competition, or Property.
Training seats are planned individually, you will not necessarily rotate through the same seats as others participating in the training scheme. This allows you and us the flexibility to plan for business needs and your wishes.
At Watson, Farley & Williams you will work alongside professionals and be treated as one of the team.
Training and Development
Throughout your training contract you will be constantly learning new and developing existing skills. Most of your experience will be gained on the job, undertaking real work for clients whilst being supervised by a partner or a senior assistant. In order to support your on-the-job development you will receive a variety of training designed to increase your legal knowledge and skills as effectively as possible. To keep your legal knowledge up to date you will be invited to regular in-house seminars given by partners, leading barristers and academics. Individual practice groups also hold induction programmes and workshops specifically designed for trainees.
Naturally there is an emphasis on legal training but we do not forget that effective lawyers require a broad range of skills. We provide training in commercial subjects, people skills, communication and presentation skills and IT.
Other training events designed specifically for trainees include a two week induction and the Professional Skills Course.
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