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July 07,2009
Training at Irwin Mitchell and life as a Newly Qualified Solicitor 
Irwin Mitchell is a friendly firm to work for, a
place where diversity is actively encouraged,
and where individual's strengths are identified
and nurtured alongside a recognition that
the team, and ultimately the firm, benefit
from the wide variety of skills offered by its
employees. Irwin Mitchell encourages a team
approach, and has developed a strong support
structure around the training and development
of each employee.
Looking back at my path to becoming a
solicitor I would say that whilst my law degree
taught me the important principles underlying
the English legal system, it did not really
prepare me for the day-to-day working life of
a solicitor when skills such as client care and
case management, and even common sense
are of utmost importance.
As a medical negligence solicitor, the
principles of tort law need to be fully
understood, and it is therefore important to
be aware of any new developments in this
area. Irwin Mitchell makes this task easier by
making available a dedicated training team,
whose regular sessions allow fee earners to
brush up on their skills and knowledge base.
In a typical day, the morning starts with me
enjoying a coffee from the on-site canteen
whilst checking my task-list and reviewing
new emails. I prioritise my workload each
morning but it is important to be flexible as
it's not unusual to receive an urgent email or
telephone call needing immediate attention
and change of plans.
Clinical negligence investigations are very
hands-on, involving close client contact
in what can often be difficult and emotive
situations. A typical day might involve
conducting a client interview, instructing an
expert and ...
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