Training diary – Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

On Saturday 14th May, 17 Browne Jacobson trainees walked 24 miles around the three highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales to raise money for our five office charities.

International Men's Day - a time to talk

This article is intended to start a discussion on the International Men’s Day UK themes.

Vacation scheme 2021 - Shania Hussain

Having initially experienced a glimpse of the firm’s inclusivity during a University mentoring BAME scheme, I am pleased to have experienced that Browne Jacobson’s friendly and inclusive culture is the firm’s “beating heart”.

2021 vacation scheme – an entire commercial law firm right here in my living room!

Like most law students, trainees and new starters, it was all virtual for us on the 2021 Browne Jacobson vacation scheme. 2020’s scheme had been cancelled so we were the first virtual cohort, mostly attending from our homes.

Reflecting on my time with Browne Jacobson

From the outset, I was drawn to Browne Jacobson for the variety and quality of work undertaken, the inherently friendly culture and the responsibility handed to trainees at an early stage in their contract.

Meet our Vacation Scheme student - Lydia

I’m a vacation schemer at Browne Jacobson – how exciting is it to write that? I’ve been having a fascinating and exciting time seeing everything I’ve learnt in my LLB course put into practice- and quite a lot more besides!

2021 vacation scheme – making a genuine contribution

My experience has been hugely positive. Every person I have spoken to, whether a partner, associate, or trainee, has been incredibly welcoming and supportive.

Meet our Vacation Scheme student Lavania

Our 2021 virtual Vacation Scheme is fully underway. Here, our first student Lavania Xavier Rajan gives her impressions of working at Browne Jacobson.

Mental Health Awareness Week – more self-care please

Embracing self-care is our focus for Mental Health Awareness Week this year. As we return to what we have longingly referred to as “normal”, we encourage you to prioritise self-care, connect with nature and talk with someone about any theme related mental health.

Lifting the spirits in lockdown with binge-worthy LGBTQ+ TV

During lockdown many of the Browne Jacobson trainees have been finding solace in bingeworthy TV with inspirational LGBTQ+ characters and storylines.

Trainee 2020 social - murder in the red room

Starting our first seats as a trainee during lockdown has been a bit of a strange experience. As our cohort started our training contracts virtually, some of us have yet to go into the office and most bizarrely, we’ve not yet met face to face as a group.

We get locked down, but we get up again...

Black Lives Matter

We live in an uncertain world, not just because of the Covid-19 pandemic where the socio-economic impacts are yet to be fully understood, but also because of the light that has been shone on the systemic racism that has historically and continues to systematically perpetuate both the USA, UK and many countries worldwide.

Tools to triumph over our familiar foe: networking

Networking… the word that strikes fear into the heart of most trainees and equally one of the most important skills of a successful lawyer. Find out more in Charlotte's post.

The light at the end of the tunnel: qualification

Hina Ali tell us about her last two years at Browne Jacobson - whether you have found it a whirling blur of excitement or if you’ve had an experience akin to the start-stop development of HS2, at some point the great legal conveyor belt will take you to your final destination: qualification.

Game on! Trainee social post-match analysis

Throughout the year the Trainee Social Committee organises several events for Browne Jacobson’s trainees across all five of our offices. This time around, they really excelled themselves

A day in the life of a Commercial Disputes Resolution (CDR) trainee

Ruby O'Hara gives us an insight of her role in the Commercial Disputes Resolution team.

A day in the life of a private client and charities trainee

Gavin Lock gives a view into working for Browne Jacobson's private clients and charities team.

Trainee Challenge stage 3: Sleep

On Friday 11 October, 13 trainees and NQs were joined by Iain Blatherwick and Declan Vaughan to give up their home comforts and sleep under the stars to raise money for five incredible charities.

Summer vacation scheme - developing my passion for law

My experience on the summer vacation scheme has been nothing but spectacular. From day one I felt the warm, positive, and friendly culture within the firm.

Swapping seats

With September quickly approaching, the close of another seat rotation is imminent.

Trainee Challenge stage 2: Trek

After several weekends spent in the hills with limited phone signal and the power of our persuasive skills on friends and family to join us on never-ending walks waning, Stage 2 of the Trainee Challenge was finally here.

Trainee Challenge stage 1: cycle

On Sunday 23 June, 5 members of the BJ team took on Cycle Live Nottingham to raise money for five amazing charities.

Browne Jacobson’s summer vacation scheme – my first week in the Exeter office

Having recently completed the first week of my vacation scheme at Browne Jacobson’s Exeter office, I am writing this article to reflect on the experience I have had thus far and give prospective applicants a taste of what to expect.

Summer vacation scheme – more than a 9-5

When I nervously arrived in Manchester for my summer vacation scheme placement on Tuesday morning, I became quickly aware that this placement would be more than a typical 9-5 legal experience placement.

Passing over the baton...

As your previous blog post authors quickly approach their qualification, leaving us ‘baby lawyers’ behind, the timely transfer of the Trainee Talk Blog baton has been passed to us, your dedicated first (soon-to-be second) year trainees – Nikita, Marina, Kerry and Hina.