Name of Student: John
Job Title: Legal intern
Description of Organisation:
We are a progressive law firm providing our clients across Devon and Cornwall with a wide range of legal services. We listen to our clients to ensure our legal advice and services are delivered comprehensively and in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
I led a one-on-one meeting with a client in the last week of my internship to discuss and work through a financial disclosure form for a divorce.
Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?
Yes, there were and I was able to work through them with a determined mindset and with the help of my principal at the law firm.
Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?
Yes, I would definitely recommend this internship scheme to other students. I’m deeply grateful to the University of Exeter for supporting me and making this opportunity possible and I would encourage other students to take advantage of such an amazing internship scheme. Â
If you would like to find out more about the A2i scheme, you can contact the team via a2i@exeter.ac.uk. You can also visit the student and employer facing webpages here.