It is undeniable that the coronavirus pandemic has been an
unprecedented time for all. As a trainee solicitor, it is safe to
say that our recent experiences working from home have been far
from the atypical training contract.
At Beale & Co, trainees benefit from sharing an office with
a partner, which offers invaluable exposure to interaction with
clients, as well as developing a wider understanding of both
strategic and commercial concerns when undertaking legal work. One
new challenge for a trainee is replicating this learning
opportunity whilst working remotely.
We have found that it is useful and increasingly common across
the firm for colleagues to communicate via Microsoft Teams prior to
virtual meetings with clients or to discuss discrete tasks.
Although this is of course no replica for face-to-face interaction,
it means that trainees continue to have opportunities to discuss
legal matters with colleagues and to develop knowledge.
