Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

Associate in the financial services regulatory team. Working on diverse legal issues for a variety of financial institutions.

Typical day will involve research tasks, drafting, client communications and complex problem solving.

Great people, challenging and interesting work, international elements and lots of client contact opportunities

Financial services is a complex and constantly evolving area of law that requires both commercial awareness as well as black-letter legal understanding. We are often at the forefront of new technologies and structures which requires careful application of the law.

The legal field appealed to me as a challenging area of work that combines technical skill with client contact. I found I enjoyed more complex legal questions which led me to specialise in financial regulation.

Legal analysis, project management, problem solving and client management.

After the GDL I went straight to complete the Legal Practice Course in 2014. I began my training contract with Baker McKenzie in March 2015 and qualified as an associate in March 2017.

Current focus is to progress within my speciality and increase my technical knowledge

Work experience is very important and students should consider vacation schemes, open days and more informal law firm opportunities early in their studies.