MCP Solicitors' Trainees' Career Progression
Robert Colwell
I completed my LLB at Nottingham Trent University and took the LPC at DeMontfort University in Leicester. I began working as a paralegal for MCP Solicitors in the Thetford branch in the Commercial Department. After 6 months I was offered a Training Contract.
My first seat was in the Criminal department in King's Lynn. I accompanied my Training Principal to the police station, Magistrates and Crown Courts on a daily basis and also attended prison legal visits. I was also given cases to work on under the supervision of solicitors.
My Wills & Probate seat followed and was also based at King's Lynn. I have drafted Wills, prepared Probate application, dealt with general estate matters and Inland Revenue procedures. I then moved to the Dispute Resolution department.
It is evident that MCP Solicitors is keen to expand its reach and subsequently its client base. This offers job reassurance for trainees who wish to remain in the area and also our clients who benefit from an ever increasing number of experienced staff. MCP Solicitors has offered me the hands on learning that is essential following the introduction gained from the LPC.
MCP Solicitors takes an active role in organising local young solicitor social events as well as promoting a strong bond between its own trainees.
I qualified as a solicitor into the Family department in March 2007 and was based in the Wisbech office with my own case load. After 6 months an opportunity arose for me to work at the King's Lynn office where I am the only full time Fee Earner in the department. My case load is predominantly Legal Aid although I have a growing private client list. I also have responsibility for making monthly submissions to the Legal Services Commission.
Aimee Marsh
I joined MCP Solicitors in July 2006 after completing my law degree at the University of East Anglia in Norwich and LPC at Nottingham Law School. I spent 12 months in the family department in the Thetford office as a paralegal before my Training Contract commenced in July 2007.
I enjoyed my time in the Family department greatly as I was able to have hands-on experience in many areas of family law including relationship breakdown, domestic violence, financial disputes, Children Act proceedings and even child abduction proceedings. I was also able to gain practical experience of court procedures and often accompanied counsel to hearings both in County Courts and the High Court.
During my training contract I have spent time training in the Property department in Thetford and the Criminal department in King's Lynn. I am currently in the final seat of my training contract in the Commercial department in Thetford. I am pleased that I have been able to gain such varied experience.
MCP Solicitors has offered both a professional and supportive working environment and I have appreciated the training I have received from solicitors who have vast amounts of experience in their areas of law.
