Why was Slaughter and May the right choice for you?
As lawyers at Slaughter and May, we don’t specialise too early. As someone coming from a non-law background and having done a multi-disciplinary degree, I found this appealing.

How has your degree prepared you for your role?
In the same way that any analytical degree that encourages those who study it to question, be thorough and form their own reasonable, logical and consistent views would prepare someone to work in an intellectually demanding environment.

How has your role differed from your expectations?
The training is as thorough as you would expect but I have been given some fantastic opportunities whilst at Slaughters, so in that sense my expectations have been exceeded. I was lucky enough to spend 6 months on secondment in Paris. My French improved massively, I got the opportunity to work in a completely different office culture and I was able to live and socialise in one of the world’s most beautiful cities; all opportunities I would not otherwise have access to.

What have you learnt from your training?
Training at Slaughter and May has taught me to be thorough in everything I do, which is an invaluable skill. It has also provided such a broad and extensive grounding in all areas that I feel confident in taking my next step into qualification.

Which aspects of your role do you enjoy the most?
It can be the most hectic, stressful times which, with hindsight, are the most rewarding. This is especially true when a team effort involving several groups and sometimes even foreign counsel results in a successful outcome.

What do you feel you have achieved?
I have developed in terms of my organisational skills, my analytical approach and my all-round abilities as a lawyer. I’ve also had some great laughs and rewarding experiences so I would say that overall it has been two years well spent!