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.

Liaising with clients, taking instructions, supporting partners and carrying out the drafting and procedural steps required in any given stage of litigation. Also includes attending court liasing with counsel and experts and some advocacy before high court masters.

There is no typical day. Litigation is very reactive and can go from a quiet day taking certain procedural steps in a case, advising clients on next steps and reviewing relevant documents/evidence in a case to it settling or an injunction is obtained against your client.

The buzz.

The financial constraints that most clients have and the importance of cost budgeting. It is very frustrating. Also no client really wants to litigate and they certainly don't fully appreciate how difficult litigation can be and how long it can run for in the outset despite your best advice. That can be difficult to manage.

It was very varied, interesting and involved a lot of tactics.

My law degree and LPC have been of great importance to my day to dat life. A PSC which you obtain during your training contract is also useful.
Skills wise, attention to detail, an appreciation for the importance of the litigation/court process, emotional intelligence to spot possibilities for settlement, empathy with clients and the ability to articulate difficult legal points with the other side.

LPC distinction.
Paralegal in house and in private practice ( around 8 months).
Training contract.
Obtained position in commercial litigation department.
Currently 3 years qualified.

Continuing to learn and develop skills to become a well respected and wffective litigator.

Obtaining work experience and gaining as much of an understanding of the reality of life to be able to decide if that is really what they want to do.