Over the course of a week, I’ve learnt and improved many valuable skills at Freedman & Gopalan Solicitors like organisation, initiative and independence. I worked with a wonderful team who were able to teach me new skills and introduce me to the professional world of law. I was able to work in a professional environment that was nurturing and allowed me to gain insight into the different aspects of law.
During my work placement I was given challenging tasks that allowed me to work on skills like multi-tasking and organisation. Although I struggled at times, it was extremely rewarding to finish tasks that I knew were tough. The team at Freedman & Gopalan were also extremely willing to always help and had no issues giving me extra help when I needed it. Some tasks were repetitive at first but after understanding the importance of them it became more interesting. For example, scanning was a very tedious process but understanding that they were important legal documents that we couldn’t just throw away made me think about the importance of these legal documents and the role they played in this environment. Understanding how billing and invoices worked was a skill I can now apply to my general life and work environments and I’m grateful I got to learn in such a patient workplace. Being able to participate and complete law related tasks gave me a great insight into tasks I would have to complete in a professional law environment.
The experience and valuable knowledge I’ve learnt in such a short time will stick with me for life and I look forward to putting them into practice in the coming years. I’m extremely grateful for the time, guidance and support the team Freedman & Gopalan have given me and I will cherish the experience. Coming into such a welcoming environment helped me feel extremely comfortable asking questions and learning about a possible career path in the future. This experience with Freedman & Gopalan Solicitors has reinforced my interest in pursuing a career in law and motivated me to continue developing these skills for my future career.
- Sonia Sarkar