We know from feedback our training contract experience is excellent in preparing our trainees for their careers as solicitors with us. So what makes our training contract stand out and what’s the firm really like to work for?
We are keen to provide as many answers and as much genuine insight as possible and the best way to do this is to ask the people best placed to know. Listen to the discussions of those who have spent their career with the firm, those who are actively involved in delivering the training contract as well as the experiences of our current trainees.
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Neil Emerson
Partner
- What has kept Neil at BDB since 1991?
- How has the training contract changed?
- What are his areas of responsibility?
- What areas of practice has he experienced?
- What are the highlights of his career?
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Mark Challis and Caroline Yarrow
Trainee Supervisors and Graduate Recruiters
- What does sitting on the graduate recruitment panel involve?
- What qualities do they look for in trainees?
- What does the role of a Trainee Supervisor involve?
- How much are trainees given responsibility?
- What type of work are trainees involved in?
- What qualities make a good Trainee Supervisor?
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Nick Evans
Training Principal
- Why is the firm’s training contract so strong?
- What does the recruitment process involve?
- What qualities are you looking for in graduate trainees?
- What and who is involved in the training contract?
- How is trainee development and fee earning balanced?
- Why is it important to spend 6 months in each seat?
- What secondment opportunities are there?
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Adam Greenish,
Aisleen Pugh,
Tim Hayes and
Laura Thornton
Trainee Solicitors
- What made them join BDB?
- How valuable was the induction?
- How valuable are the Trainee Supervisors?
- What is the working environment like?
- How much interaction do trainees have with other departments?
- What facilities are available and how much do you socialise?
- What experiences have the first year trainees had so far?
- What experiences have the second year trainees had so far?
- Second year highlights so far?
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Kate Hollis
Senior HR Manager