Commercial Property has proven to be a very varied seat, the climax of which saw me attend an appeal hearing on a planning matter at the Royal Courts of Justice (RCJ)! I had assisted the solicitor in charge of the case with the preparation for the hearing, which involved preparing the bundles, liaising with the solicitor representing the council...
As my training contract draws to a close, I have been reflecting on the memorable journey that I have endured for the last two years. I often find myself wondering how I have managed to cram so much into such a short period of time and feel naturally nervous, yet excited, to embark on the next stage of my career. Qualification or ‘the big...
Imagine this: day seven of my training contract with the Family team and I am on my own on a train to London with a suitcase practically the size of me, waiting to meet a client ahead of a significant financial hearing… Yes, I was just slightly outside my comfort zone! Two trains, and two tubes later I had arrived at...
A coveted training contract is something that every aspiring solicitor wants, but realistically knows very little about. The process is competitive and tough. Current trainees here at Higgs LLP have put together an article that sheds some light on the application process and what happens next… The application The application for Higgs LLP...
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