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# Trainee Solicitor Surgery: Career support for aspiring solicitors

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## Posts
- [What Is Corporate Law? A Guide for Aspiring Solicitors](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/what-is-corporate-law/): Most definitions of what corporate law is are too generic.
- [What Is Commercial Law? A Guide for Aspiring Solicitors](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/what-is-commercial-law/): So, what is commercial law? Let's get into it.
- [What Type of Lawyer Should I Be? The 6 Main Types](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/what-type-of-lawyer-should-i-be/): So, before you apply, I recommend you carefully consider the question "what type of lawyer should I be?" Answer it in two parts: (1) the kind of work that fits you, and (2) the kind of firm and life you'd do it in. And try not to be influenced by firms deemed "best" by external measures such as prestige and salary.
- [What Makes a Good Lawyer (6 Qualities That Matter Most)](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/what-makes-a-good-lawyer/): Most TC candidates can't explain what makes a good lawyer beyond the obvious answers. And that's a problem, because firms want to see you understand the qualities that set good lawyers apart.
- [6 Costly Mistakes In “Why This Firm” Answers](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/why-this-firm/): "Why this firm?" is one of the most common application and interview questions. And every cycle, I see candidates make the same mistakes when answering it.
- [Virtual Law Work Experience & Internships: Essential Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/virtual-law-work-experience/): In my coaching and mentoring work, I regularly speak to aspiring solicitors who are unsure whether to undertake virtual law work experience or the value it offers.
- [What Do Commercial Lawyers Do – A Simple Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/what-do-commercial-lawyers-do/): The better question to ask is “what do commercial lawyers of this type do?” rather than “what do commercial lawyers do?”.
- [What Do Corporate Lawyers Do – A Simple Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/what-do-corporate-lawyers-do/): Many candidates claim to want to become a corporate lawyer without understanding what the role entails beyond a superficial level.
- [What Do Finance Lawyers Do – A Simple Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/what-do-finance-lawyers-do/): Many training contract candidates I speak to struggle to distinguish what finance lawyers do.
- [How To Become a Solicitor in the UK: A Simple Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/how-to-become-a-solicitor-uk/): In this post, I’ll give you a simple guide on how to become a solicitor in the UK and outline the main pathways to qualification.
- [A Guide to Answering TC Questions on Legal Industry Trends](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/legal-industry-trends/): In this post, I’ll give you some tips on the different legal trends to consider and show you how to answer these kinds of questions.
- [Insightful Questions To Ask Trainee Solicitors: A Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/questions-to-ask-trainee-solicitors/): Trainee solicitors are a goldmine of information and advice for aspiring solicitors.
- [21 Skills Needed To Be A Lawyer (And Why They Matter)](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/skills-needed-to-be-a-lawyer/): What skills do lawyers need to thrive? This guide covers 21 essential skills every lawyer needs and why they matter for a successful legal career.
- [5 Career-Boosting Benefits Of An In-House Training Contract](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/in-house-training-contract/): In this post, I’ll share 5 of the biggest benefits of doing your training contract in-house. I'll also guide you on how to find in-house training contract vacancies and list the companies organisations offering them.
- [5 Must-Know Tips on How To Get Noticed at Law Firm Open Days](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-firm-open-days/): Many successful training contract candidates will tell you their successful application cycle included law firm open days.
- [3 Tips For Answering “Why Do You Want to Be a Solicitor?”](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/why-do-you-want-to-be-a-solicitor/): One question that firms routinely ask to decide who to reject at interviews is “Why do you want to be a solicitor?”.
- [6 Game-Changing Benefits of First-Year Law Schemes](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/first-year-law-schemes/): Those who attend first-year law schemes offered by law firms have a greater chance of success in securing a training contract.
- [Lessons from Successful Magic Circle Law Firm TC Applicants](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/magic-circle-law-firms/): Having coached many successful Magic Circle applicants, I’ve seen what helps them secure a training contract ahead of the thousands who get rejected.
- [Should you apply for a TC at Silver Circle Law Firms?](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/silver-circle-law-firms/): You should only apply to a Silver Circle law firm if two conditions are met:
- [5 Critical Mistakes In “Why Commercial Law?” Answers](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/why-commercial-law/): I’ve reviewed hundreds of answers to the “Why commercial law?” question - and I see the same critical mistakes repeated.
- [Winning questions to ask at the end of a TC interview](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/questions-to-ask-end-of-tc-interview/): Deciding the questions to ask at the end of a training contract interview is critically important.
- [Answered: How many training contracts should I apply for?](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/how-many-training-contracts/): Ideally, you should aim for 10 to 15 training contract and vacation scheme applications per year.
- [Using AI In Training Contract Applications: A Quick Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/using-ai-in-training-contract-applications/): Your ability to use AI in training contract applications can set you apart from other applicants.
- [Revealed: How Hard Is It To Get A Training Contract In Law?](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/how-hard-is-it-to-get-a-training-contract-in-law/): I'm often asked: how hard is it to get a training contract?
- [How To Get A Training Contract As An International Student – Insider Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/training-contract-international-student/): One of the most critical parts for international students is often finding law firms that sponsor international students for training contracts.
- [TSS Interview with Arnav Maru, International Student & Future Trainee Solicitor](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/tss-interview-with-arnav-maru-international-student-future-trainee-solicitor/): In this interview, Arnav Maru explains how a more tailored approach helped him secure a training contract and the importance of coherent narratives in the application process.
- [TSS Interview with Raina Mahapatra, International Student & Trainee Solicitor](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/raina-mahapatra-international-student-trainee-solicitor/): In this interview, Raina Mahapatra provides invaluable tips, including how to overcome common mistakes and how best to leverage an international background.
- [TSS Interview with Lydia Odedeji, International Student & Future Trainee Solicitor](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/lydia-odedeji-international-student-future-trainee-solicitor/): In this interview, Lydia Odedeji gives some important advice about maintaining a positive mindset and how to navigate the challenging TC recruitment process.
- [TSS Interview With Ananya Bagri, International Student & Future Trainee Solicitor](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/ananya-bagri-international-student-future-trainee-solicitor/): In this interview, Ananya Bagri describes how she went from multiple rejections to multiple vacation scheme and training contract offers.
- [Ananya Agrawal, International Student & Future Trainee Solicitor](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/ananya-agrawal-international-student-future-trainee-solicitor/): In this post, Ananya Agrawal, a future trainee solicitor at Clifford Chance, shares her journey to a training contract, including key steps she took and the importance of mindset.
- [Successful TC Candidate Interview, Razan Samkari](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/interview-razan-samkari/): If you’re struggling to make progress, check out my advice on how to craft successful training contract applications.
- [Training Contract Application Tips – An Essential Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/training-contract-application-tips/): Struggling to get past the application bottleneck? This essential guide reveals the proven techniques I’ve used to help hundreds of aspiring solicitors get interview invites. Discover how to beat procrastination, avoid costly mistakes, and use recruiter-friendly drafting tactics to boost your success rate.
- [Recommended Book: From Student to Solicitor – The Complete Guide to Securing a Training Contract](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/from-student-to-solicitor/): This new book for 2010 is written by Charlotte Harrison who is a senior lecturer at the University of Portsmouth.
- [Training Contract Interview Tips – An Essential Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/training-contract-interview-tips/): You’ve secured the interview — now it’s time to convert in to a TC offer. This expert guide helps you overcome nerves, prepare with confidence, and ask questions that impress. You’ll also get insider tips on what to do during the interview to stay calm and stand out.
- [Training Contract Interview Questions – An Essential Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/training-contract-interview-questions/): Stop memorising endless Q&As. This essential guide shows you which questions really matter - how to craft authentic, flexible answers that make a strong impression. Learn how top applicants prepare (and the common mistakes that lead to rejection).
- [Key Skills & Attributes Needed as a Trainee Solicitor](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/key-skills-attributes-needed-trainee-solicitor/): Competition for training contracts has never been more fierce than it is today.
- [How to Choose Where to Apply to for Your Training Contract](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/where-to-apply-for-training-contract/): Before choosing where to apply for training contracts, it's important to know that law firms come in all shapes and sizes and undertake all manner of different legal work for an extensive range of clients.
- [Training Contract Assessment Centres – An Essential Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/training-contract-assessment-centres-essential-guide/): Assessment centres are often the final hurdle between you and a TC offer. This essential guide is packed with advice for every test and exercise - from Watson Glaser to group tasks to in-tray exercises. You’ll also find links to the best practice resources so you can be fully prepared and beat the competition.
- [CV for Training Contract Application – An Essential Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/cv-training-contract-application/): A CV for your training contract application may turn out to be one of the most important pieces of work you ever produce.
- [Law Vacation Schemes – An Essential Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-vacation-schemes-essential-guide/): Law vacation schemes are a must for any aspiring solicitor who has yet to secure a training contract.
- [Law Firm Assessment Centres: Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Tests](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-firm-assessment-centres-watson-glaser-critical-thinking-tests/): **Find Watson Glaser Test sample questions and full-length practice tests here: Watson Glaser Full-Length Practice Tests
- [Book: The Complete Guide to Getting a Solicitor’s Training Contract](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/book-the-complete-guide-to-getting-a-solicitors-training-contract/): If you're looking for a good, up to date book to help you with the training contract recruitment process there is a new book on the block:
- [Building The Foundations For a Solid Training Contract Application](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/building-the-foundations-for-a-solid-training-contract-application/): This is a guest post from trainee solicitor Pippa Allsop setting out her best training contract application advice.
- [Grad Recruiter Secrets: What Makes an EXCELLENT Training Contract Application](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/the-difference-between-excellent-applications-good-applications/): I asked some experienced graduate recruiters a question I often hear….
- [5 Things To Consider When Thinking Of A Career Change To Law](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/5-things-to-consider-when-thinking-of-a-career-change-to-law/): This is a guest post from Isabel Clough who made a career change to law in her mid-30's. She sets out her answers to some of the common questions posed by others considering a similar career change.
- [The Do’s & Don’ts of Securing Informal Work Experience](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/the-dos-donts-of-securing-informal-legal-work-experience/): In a world where a 2:1 degree, strong extra-curricular activities and a regular attendance at law fairs and career events have become the norm, it is increasingly important to gain as much legal work experience as possible. This is for one obvious and perhaps two less obvious reasons:
- [eBook Recommendation – Legally Started: tried and tested strategies to break into the legal profession](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/ebook-recommendation-legally-started-tried-and-tested-strategies-to-break-into-the-legal-profession/): I was recently pleased to help out with the design for a new eBook authored by City solicitor Luke Murphy.
- [How To Research Law Firms More Effectively](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/how-to-research-law-firms-more-effectively/): One of the things that candidates for training contracts and vacation schemes are most commonly advised to do is to research the firms they are applying to.
- [How To Identify The Practice Areas You’re Most Interested In](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/how-to-identify-law-practice-areas-youre-most-interested-in/): If you are to stand any chance of securing a vacation scheme place or training contract you must identify the law practice areas you are most interested in before you make your applications.
- [How To Use Your Summer Holidays To Improve Your Training Contract Chances](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/how-to-use-your-summer-holidays-to-improve-your-training-contract-chances/): I caught up with a couple of graduate recruiters to ask them a question we hear all the time from students as the summer holidays descend.
- [How Pro-Active Are You REALLY Being?](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/how-pro-active-are-you-really-being/): There are lots of incredibly inspiring and informative career-related events that will undoubtedly help students and graduates wanting to succeed in their pursuit of a career in law. However, I am regularly surprised by how often they are under-utilised by candidates struggling to get that job offer.
- [Getting Ahead Of The Game: An Interview with Samantha Hope](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/getting-ahead-of-the-game-an-interview-with-samantha-hope/): Samantha Hope is the Graduate Recruitment Manager at leading national law firm, Shoosmiths.
- [Becoming The Modern Lawyer: An Interview with Simon Price](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/becoming-the-modern-lawyer-an-interview-with-simon-price/): Simon Price has inspired over 2500 law students across the country via The Modern Lawyer workshop.
- [How Getting Experience With A Small Business Can Improve Commercial Awareness](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/how-getting-experience-with-a-small-business-can-improve-commercial-awareness/): *This is a guest blog post from Thomas Quincey.
- [Dealing With Training Contract Interview Nerves](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/dealing-with-training-contract-interview-nerves/): Being nervous about an interview for a training contract or vacation scheme is perfectly normal.
- [10 Key Skills You Can Learn From Pro Bono Activities](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/10-key-skills-you-can-learn-from-pro-bono-activities/): In addition to the altruistic benefits of being a student pro bono volunteer, you will also be adding to and developing your personal and professional skills.
- [Grad Recruiter Secrets: How to Create Your Shortlist of Firms To Apply To](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/how-to-research-create-your-shortlist-of-firms-to-apply-to/): This post contains more invaluable advice from grad recruiters who are in charge of giving out training contract and vacation scheme offers each year.
- [Why Should You Get Involved In Student Pro Bono?](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/why-should-you-get-involved-in-student-pro-bono/): ‘Pro Bono’ comes from the Latin saying Pro Bono Publico meaning for the ‘good of the public’.
- [Do You Understand How A Large Corporate Deal Is Done?](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/video-do-you-understand-how-a-large-corporate-deal-is-done/): This latest video recommendation provides an account of what it's like to work on a big deal at a large corporate firm like Allen & Overy.
- [The Cheeky Side of the Law](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/the-cheeky-side-of-the-law/): This week’s website review focuses on the law blog, Legal Cheek, which I would highly recommend you check out. It brings a different take on the legal profession compared to the law careers advice websites you may be used to.
- [Pro Bono Law Clinics – A Route To Success](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/pro-bono-law-clinics-a-route-to-success/): Pro Bono Law Clinics act as a vehicle to provide students with the opportunity to learn by doing, to experience the law in practise and to go beyond theoretical concepts of law and apply the skills outside of the constraints of chalk and talk.
- [Training Contract Cover Letter – An Essential Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/covering-letter-training-contract-application/): If a cover letter is required, it needs to convince the recruiter you’re the ideal candidate. This essential guide gives you a proven structure and expert advice on how to stand out - while avoiding the common mistakes that weaken most applications.
- [Are You Using Lawcareers.net To The Max?](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/are-you-using-lawcareers-net-to-the-max/): Whilst the majority of law career hopefuls will have heard of the website lawcareers.net, in my experience, there are many who aren't getting as much out of it as they could do.
- [Developing Relevant Skills Through Extra-Curricular & Volunteering Activities](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/developing-relevant-skills-through-extra-curricular-volunteering-activities/): In this post, I would like to give you some ideas about how voluntary work and extra-curricular activities can boost your CV and help you to demonstrate the essential soft skills and commercial awareness that law firms look for when recruiting.
- [Using Non-Legal Work Experience To Your Advantage](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/using-non-legal-work-experience-to-your-advantage/): In my previous post about commercial awareness, I talked about how bar, shop or factory work could help you gain a lot of business knowledge and I gave the example of thinking about a beach café and how the weather affects custom.
- [Demonstrating Commercial Awareness To Law Firms](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/commercial-awareness-law-firms/): When you start applying for training contracts (or vacation schemes) with commercial law firms, people will tell you that you have to show “commercial awareness”.
- [Law Career Fairs – An Essential Guide](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-career-fairs-essential-guide/): The importance of law career fairs is often under-estimated by candidates and you will be missing a trick if you don't attend any.
- [The Trainee Solicitor Recruitment Cycle](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/the-trainee-solicitor-recruitment-cycle/): September/October of each year sees the start of various new cycles in the worlds of students, graduates and law job applicants. Students are either starting a new year at university or commencing the GDL or LPC at law school. Out of those who have already finished their studies, the lucky ones will be commencing their training contracts.
- [How to Practice Training Contract Assessment Centre Tests & Exercises](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/training-contract-practice-assessment-centre-tests-exercises/): In this post, I outline how to prepare for, and practice, training contract and vacation scheme assessment centre tests & exercises.
- [Law Firm Assessment Centres: Presentations](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-firm-assessment-centres-presentations/): Law firms need to know that their future trainees have the skills required to work in client-facing situations. And that they can be depended on to make an impression which reflects favourably on the firm. But a presentation exercise isn’t about presentation skills alone – it's also a test of organisation and planning.
- [Law Firm Assessment Centres: Numerical Reasoning Tests](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-firm-assessment-centres-numerical-reasoning-tests/): More widely used in assessment centres for accountancy and finance, numerical reasoning tests are, nonetheless, still used by some law firms in their recruitment practices. Far from being a test of mathematical ability, these assessments are generally designed to see how well you can interpret data and statistical information.
- [Law Firm Assessment Centres: Verbal Reasoning Tests](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-firm-assessment-centres-verbal-reasoning-tests/): Verbal reasoning tests are one of the most common forms of aptitude test used by law firms for recruitment purposes. They are used across a range of sectors, including law, as being able to accurately comprehend written information is an important skill for most graduate roles.
- [Law Firm Assessment Centres: Group Exercises](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-firm-assessment-centres-group-exercises/): Working as a solicitor is rarely a solitary job, thus it is essential for all training contract applicants to show that they have the ability, and the correct competencies, to work successfully as part of a team. The way that many law firms will assess this is through a structured Group Exercise.
- [Law Firm Assessment Centres: In-Tray (or E-Tray) Exercises](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-firm-assessment-centres-in-tray-or-e-tray-exercises/): This part of the assessment centre allows you to experience the typical decisions and dilemmas that come up frequently when working for a law firm. It gives assessors the opportunity to see how you deal with day to day business multi-tasking, so will give them a good indicator of how you are likely to perform with such challenges in the ‘real-life’ workplace.
- [Firms With CV & Covering Letter Training Contract Applications](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-firms-with-cv-covering-letter-training-contract-application-method/): Our intrepid team have painstakingly compiled the following list of firms who are currently accepting applications for training contracts via the CV and covering letter application method.
- [Is Commerciality Rocket Science?!](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/is-commerciality-rocket-science/): Let’s set the scene:
- [Steve Jobs’ Profound Advice For Aspiring Lawyers](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/steve-jobs-profound-advice-for-aspiring-lawyers/): Steve Jobs was a visionary and an inspiration to many. He had some valuable insights and advice which all aspiring lawyers would do well to consider.
- [Law Fairs – The Do’s & Don’ts](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-fairs-dos-donts/): This is a guest post setting out invaluable do's and don'ts when it comes to attending law fairs. It's written by an experienced training contract applicant in the hope of preventing you from making the same mistakes.
- [A Training Contract Applicant’s Perspective](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/a-training-contract-applicants-perspective/): This is a guest blog post by Rhys Jones, Law Student & Training Contract Applicant.
- [TSS Interview with Trainee Solicitor, Hannah Tyson](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/interview-trainee-solicitor-hannah-tyson/): The subject of this latest interview is Hannah Tyson, a first-year trainee at a general private practice.
- [TSS Interview with Law Student, Alex Kerr](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/interview-law-student-alex-kerr/): The subject of this latest interview is Alex Kerr, a second-year law student at Sussex University.
- [Videos: A Career in Law](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-career-videos/): Here is a series of professionally produced videos presented by Gail Porter which take an in-depth look at a career as a solicitor.  The videos include a wide variety of interviews with law students, trainee solicitors, graduate recruitment personnel, assistant/associate solicitors, law firm partners, and HR personnel.
- [The Importance of Legal Work Experience](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/legal-work-experience-importance/): Legal work experience is one of the most important things law firms look for in applications for training contracts. It demonstrates to a firm a keen interest in the law as well as providing some evidence of real-world practical experience.
- [Video: Interview with Commerical Property Solicitor](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/interview-commerical-property-solicitor/): Next up in the TSS video series is a video of an interview with commercial property solicitor, Sangita Sangar, who gives a useful insight into working in commercial property.
- [Video: Working for the Government Legal Service](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/video-government-legal-department/): Many people overlook the Government Legal Department (formerly the Government Legal Service) when they are deciding where to apply to for their training contracts.  The third in our video series has lawyers working in various UK Government departments talking about their highlights of working for the GLD.
- [What If You Are Unsure of Your Future Legal Aspirations?](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/all-about-law-article/): Article written by Guest Writer, Jack from All About Law
- [TSS Interview with a Local Government Solicitor](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/interview-local-government-solicitor/): I undertook an undergraduate law degree with a view to enrolling with the police within their accelerated graduate scheme, over the three years I considered training to be a solicitor and completed the LPC.
- [TSS Interview with Trainee Solicitor, Samuel Gill](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/interview-trainee-solicitor-samuel-gill/): The subject for this latest interview is trainee solicitor Samuel Gill who is undertaking his training contract in a small firm in Manchester.
- [Law Vacation Scheme Application Tips](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/law-vacation-scheme-application-tips/): Here are some quick vacation scheme application tips around some the areas that will make the most impact with the recruiters.
- [TSS Interview with Solicitor, Heather Grant](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/tss-interview-heather-grant/): The subject for this latest interview is solicitor Heather Grant who is a relatively newly qualified solicitor but has been working in the law for some time. 
- [TSS Interview with Law Firm Partner, Adele Bishop](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/tss-interview-adele-bishop/): Name - Adele BishopCurrent Occupation (and Title, if relevant) - Solicitor/Partner
- [TSS Interview with Law Student, Ben Hughes](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/interview-law-student-ben-hughes/): The subject of this week’s interview is law student, Ben Hughes.  
- [TSS Interview with Trainee Solicitor, Sarah Watts](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/interview-sarah-watts-trainee-solicitor/): The subject of this week’s interview is trainee solicitor, Sarah Watts. 
- [Training Contract Applications – Common Mistakes](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/training-contract-application-mistakes/): Every year I see candidates making the same mistakes in their training contract and vacation scheme applications. In this post, I set out 10 of the mistakes I see most often.
- [TSS Interview with Solicitor, Tony McDonach](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/interview-solicitor-tony-mcdonach/): The subject of this week's interview is private practice solicitor, Tony McDonach.
- [TSS Interview with Ex-Lawyer, David Artingstall](https://traineesolicitorsurgery.co.uk/interview-ex-lawyer-david-artingstall/): The subject of this interview is former regional law firm partner David Artingstall.

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