It isn’t often a 16-year-old is entrusted to work in the corporate world with the opportunity to experience a traditional 9-5 job, however, working at Freedman and Gopalan was nothing short of exciting.
My short 4-day stay at the firm gave me insight into the law industry and provided me with knowledge on what to expect in university, my career and potential clients. The generous 10 am - 4 pm hours with an hour lunch break in between allowed me to sleep in but also provided me with ample time to learn skills related to the law field. My days were spent reading affidavits, writing chronologies and articles and learning the documentation system of the law firm. While reading these cases, when a legal concept came up that I needed help understanding, the solicitors took time out of their busy schedules to explain it to me.
My time at F & G taught me the importance of the legal system in our society and the impact one can make as a lawyer to person. As I’ve got a passion for travelling, I was looking for a field that would allow me to explore the world and meet new people. My stay at F&G taught me the importance of communication and genuine connection and concern in the legal field.
It was evident almost immediately that everyone at F & G was tightly knit, sharing inside jokes and having friendly competitions which I never felt excluded from. The enthusiasm during Christmas to decorate and fill the office with the spirit was infectious, especially when having a good laugh at Elf on the Shelf. Jasmin and her colleagues frequently checked in on me and made sure that I was accommodated. Mittu was warm and welcoming, always striking up a conversation with me when she saw me and trying to know me better.
To anyone considering a career in law or perhaps wishing to understand the inner workings of a law firm, I would definitely recommend Freedman and Gopalan. My time here was like my very own Legally Blonde film - immersed in the legal world and surrounded by encouraging and friendly people. I feel so fortunate to have spent my work experience here and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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