Day 7....

When taking a work placement make sure you ask lots of questions, search for advice and note it all down!

9:00 am: finish legal research on 'abuse of process'
10:00 am: visit police station and learn about viper. - also opportunity to talk to civilian and her views on different style of solicitors and firms as she works with them.
12:00 am: magistrates court
1:00 pm: lunch
2:00 pm: legal research on case with charge of 'in charge of vehicle whilst over limit'
4:00 pm: QUESTION TIME- find the right moment to approach the people you are working with.
5:00 pm: home.

As a history student who only knows bits of law and how to get into the law from my own research, it's really valuable to be able to ask people who are part of the industry all of my questions and queries.

Because of the advice I have been given I have started to form a personal development plan;
- work within the citizens advice bureau.
- try to get involved as an accredited representative. (particularly for criminal law)
- network network. (who you know helps!)
- try to get work experience in other areas, which are not to far away from your desired practice area.
- learn from everything and keep up the enthusiasm.

After speaking to a relatively newly qualified solicitor, I have realized straight forward work experience is not enough. I need to be able to demonstrate my enthusiasm and commitment.

So onwards and upwards!