About Beth Brindley Beth Brindley is a solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial team at Black Solicitors. She deals with a range of commercial matters including the drafting and reviewing terms and conditions and other commercial contracts, advising on intellectual propertyrelated matters and assisting with an array of music law matters. About Blacks Solicitors Blacks Solicitors is a 28-partner firm that provides a wide range of legal services to commercial and private clients in Yorkshire and across the UK. Blacks provides advice on corporate and commercial law, commercial property, leasehold enfranchisement, planning and highways law, employment and human resources, commercial and civil dispute resolution and litigation, residential and Buy-to-let conveyancing, wills and probate and family law. Contact Beth Brindley Solicitor, Blacks Solicitors LLP City Point, 29 King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HL, UK Tel: +44 01133 222809 +44 07542 684721 E: BBrindley@LawBlacks.com www.lawblacks.com Key considerations As with any route into a new career, there are always important considerations to take into account. Always make sure to research the company that you are planning to apply to. Whilst the apprenticeship route presents lots of opportunities and benefits, it can be very stressful. A good law firm that appreciates its people will ensure that you have a good work-life balance and that the proper support is there whenever you need it. This also includes the culture – working somewhere with a good culture where employees get involved and socialise with each other will make settling into the job more straightforward and enjoyable. Securing as much experience as possible will also be extremely beneficial to anyone looking to apply for a legal apprenticeship. For example, during my application process, I went to the local magistrates’ court and sat in, and also became involved in a week-long mock case at my college. You should not be scared to throw yourself into the legal world, but at the same time, that is not always possible. Using resources such as social media platforms and networking events can also contribute to an impressive CV and show your dedication to the profession that you have chosen. More information on legal apprenticeships can also be found on the Blacks Solicitors website. SPECIAL FEATURE 35 Ultimately, a legal apprentice should be able to end up qualifying in whichever legal field they find most interesting.
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