Trainee Diaries
The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
This is where our trainees, past and present, give you their uncensored version of life at Winckworth Sherwood.
Hannah Gumbrill
"Everyone at the firm is very friendly and you get a real sense that you are working as part of a team. For me, that really sets us apart from other city firms."
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Samantha Woods
"I am proud to have been the trainee in the team when the HS2 Bill became the HS2 Act – something the team had been working on for many years!"
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Jennifer Welby
"The workload and responsibility is proportionate to your experience, but beyond that you are respected as an important part of the firm’s framework."
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Alex Woolcott
"Rather than being relegated to the photocopier, you are trusted and supported to do work which is valued by clients and prepares you for life after qualification."
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Gemini Cecil
"I knew Winckworth Sherwood would provide a well rounded and diverse training contract and I am pleased to say that I have not been disappointed."
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Anna-Laura Lock
"There is always someone available to listen to your question, no matter how silly you may think it sounds."
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Theresa Kerr
"It was clear to me that the team at Winckworth Sherwood understood their clients incredibly well which meant that they could always be relied on to deliver commercial and common sense solutions."
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Tim Snaith
"The benefit of having only a small number of trainees at the firm is apparent from the diverse and challenging level of work you are given from the start of each seat. "
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