This week I attended work experience at Freedman and Gopalan Solicitors. Coming into the week, I was quite nervous and was not sure what to expect, but my worries were quickly taken away when I was welcomed warmly by all staff who were so kind and accommodating towards me.
Throughout the four days, I engaged in a variety of different tasks, all of which helped me to gain a clearer understanding of what life was like as a lawyer. On my first day, I was tasked with writing a chronology on an ongoing case file. Though it seemed overwhelming at the start, I eventually got the hang of it. It was really interesting to read over the affidavits on the case and understand some of the legal processes needed when taking a case to court. Additionally, in researching chronologies, I was able to learn about the different types of documents needed in legal matters, and how they must be presented.
Also on the first day, I was given the incredible opportunity to sit in on a few meetings and consultations. This was very interesting to listen to. I really enjoyed understanding how the first consultations started, what kind of questions to ask and how to interact with different types of clients. This continued throughout the week and helped me gain a clearer understanding of different legal terminology and types of cases in family law. I also wrote a few articles on various current affairs during the course of the week. These were interesting to read and write about and broadened my understanding of various current legal matters and general knowledge. I was also able to engage in an adoption case by looking over and editing various documentation and affidavits, which I thought was fascinating. I also was able to participate in some administration work such as scanning, destroying, and archiving different files.
Before the week started, I was considering going into law as a potential career option, and now I am surer than ever that this is what I want to do. This experience has been incredibly fulfilling and fascinating and I am very grateful to have had such an opportunity.
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