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This section contains people experiences and will help give you an insight into life at Michelmores. Use the dropdown box below to view relevant information.

Chrysten Archer, Trainee, Projects TeamChrysten Archer, Trainee, Projects Team

Being a trainee at Michelmores is a unique experience and you never know what each week will entail. My second seat was in the Projects/ PFI Department who are responsible for large scale procurement based transactions......Click photo for more.

Tom Stenner-Evans, Trainee, Litigation DepartmentTom Stenner-Evans, Trainee, Litigation Department

Every day is different, as there is always such a variety of work to be done. The work is exciting and challenging, and something always happens to make sure that every day in the department is interesting!......Click photo for more.

Emma Alford, Lawyer, Private Client DepartmentEmma Alford, Lawyer, Private Client Department

Emma joined Michelmores in February 2002 as a newly qualified lawyer and relocated to the Firm's London office in 2007 where she is developing the Private Client department.......Click photo for more.

Alex Williams, Lawyer, Construction TeamAlex Williams, Lawyer, Construction Team

I qualified into the Construction Department in September 2006 having trained with Michelmores. My first seat was in the firm's Employment department which I really enjoyed due to the high level of client contact and the ability to quickly become involved with cases........Click photo for more.

Simon Smith, Newly Qualified, London Company CommercialSimon Smith, Newly Qualified, London Company Commercial

Without exception my colleagues in London were great fun to work with and there was a real sense of being part of a team at an exciting time in the development of the office........Click photo for more.

James Baker, Lawyer, Employment TeamJames Baker, Lawyer, Employment Team

I qualified in 2005 and thoroughly enjoy my role in the Employment team. There are not many Firms which permit their employees to undertake such a broad range of work, and hence every working day is a new and refreshing challenge.............Click photo for more.

Anna Lovell, Lawyer, Company Commercial DepartmentAnna Lovell, Lawyer, Company Commercial Department

I trained at Michelmores and qualified into the Company Commercial department in 2006. It was always my intention to do this sort of work and, unlike most trainees, I spent a whole year in the department before qualifying...........Click photo for more.

Rachel Tilley, Lawyer, Commercial Property DepartmentRachel Tilley, Lawyer, Commercial Property Department

I joined Michelmores upon qualification in May 2006 having completed my training contract with another local firm. When considering which firm I wanted to join upon qualification, I was impressed not only by the quality of work and high profile clients that Michelmores offered but also the general atmosphere within the firm.....Click photo for more.

Charlotte Brooks, Office Assistant, Business Support TeamCharlotte Brooks, Office Assistant, Business Support Team

On my first morning, Andy Heard (our Office Manager) spent some time with me explaining in more detail what I would be doing and the training I would receive........Click photo for more.

Catherine Tapp, Trainee Legal Executive, Family TeamCatherine Tapp, Trainee Legal Executive, Family Team

I started my life with Michelmores as an office assistant, photocopying, making deliveries around Exeter and such like. After a year I was offered a position in reception, which I accepted. I spent another year as a receptionist which I thoroughly enjoyed.......Click photo for more.

Fiona Parker, Secretary, Private Client DepartmentFiona Parker, Secretary, Private Client Department

The one thing in my mind that made Michelmores stand out from other law firms when applying for secretarial posts was the degree of professionalism coupled with a great sense of humour amongst its employees.......Click photo for more.


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