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James - 
Partner
About the job

Main responsibilities

Advise clients in relation to relationship breakdown, whether that be divorce, financial separation, unmarried couples separation, child arrangements or nuptial agreements.

Typical day

Calls, emails and meetings with clients and barristers, as well as preparing and considering documents. Attending court.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

Family law is varied and generally relatable to many


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

LPC - College of Law, London
Training contract - High street firm in Cambridge
Post qualification, working at a regional firm in South London for 18 months, then at a High Street practice in Hertfordshire for 18 months before starting at Stowe Family Law.

Where do I see myself in the future?

No further qualifications expected


Advice to students

Other comments

I work from the St Albans and Berkhamsted offices:

https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/offices/st-albans/

https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/offices/berkhamsted/?y_source=1_MTgwMjIzMzQtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D


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Last updated: 05 Mar 2021