As an Accutrainee you will be seconded to different firms and in-house teams but we still ensure you have opportunities to meet with other trainees so you can network, socialise and share experiences! We offer a range of social, networking and training events to all our trainees so they can feel part of a unique cohort with the added benefit that you’re all off doing very different things in very different places.
Some of our trainee events
Here is what some of our current and past trainees have said about their life as an Accutrainee!
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Trainee Testimonials: ‘Here is what some of our trainees said about our unique model’
Arnold
I initially applied to Accutrainee because I wanted a training contract that allowed for flexibility, variety, and diversity. I wanted to be able to make informed decisions about the direction of my legal career. With the support of Accutrainee, I have been afforded the opportunity to do just that.
As a recipient of the Accutrainee Scholarship, I have directly benefited from Accutrainee’s genuine efforts to diversify the legal market. The scholarship has opened doors for me, that are not statistically open to others. To me, this conscious effort to reach out to me as a black male told me that at Accutrainee, I will be valued and treated as an equal by my colleagues.
Through the Accutrainee support system, I benefit from regular feedback sessions where we create measurable development plans and openly discuss successes and areas for improvement. Not only do I have the support of my training principal, my Accutrainee mentor and the wider Accutrainee team, I have built a strong supportive network at my second firm.
On a day-to-day basis, I am enjoying working on a variety of matters – from supporting on complex deals with large household names to handling my own contentious legal work. My experience so far has been nothing short of outstanding – I have received top-class training from top-class colleagues who have created an environment for me to grow and develop exponentially.
Accutrainee has started me on a legal career that I can be proud of, so I would most definitely recommend it to aspiring solicitors.
I chose to train with Accutrainee for access to non-conventional training opportunities and its mentoring system. Accutrainee helped me to quickly secure my first seat at a computer vision unicorn by putting me forward for opportunities that aligned well with my work experience and providing interview coaching. The sessions with my mentor have been a great opportunity to reflect on my progress and discuss any concerns or worries I may have in a confidential and safe environment.
Accutrainee also organises many training courses and social events so I get the opportunity to learn about other topics I may not get exposure to in my seat and learn about the work and industries of other trainees.
Abi
Accutrainee has a genuinely exceptional variety of experiences on offer. Not only can you move from private to in-house seats, where you can obtain the typical private practise experience whilst in the following seat you can sit across the legal table with an in-house team, but the variety offered in the areas of law, from boutique litigation, financial institutions, film production/bond companies to US law firms is incredibly appealing. The level of support is some of the best I have experienced in any job and many of my friends training at other institutions are jealous of the dedication and time put in by Accutrainee. Monthly mentor meetings, presentations, socials and training sessions help to engender a close-nit environment which has been a joy to be involved with.
Ben
Accutrainee offers one of a kind training opportunity by providing full support to trainees by ensuring effective supervision within the secondment organisation, monthly mentor meetings, bi-annual appraisals, variety of training sessions and social events allowing efficient networking and exchange of experience with other Accutrainees.
They make sure to satisfy the SRA requirements while tailoring the training contract around trainees` career aspirations and areas of interest by providing a rich palette of secondment opportunities both in-house and within law firms.
The opportunity to train in-house in an international investment bank is the absolute highlight of my experience as it enhanced my commercial awareness at very early stages of my career and taught me flexibility and adaptability which are key must-haves for every lawyer!
Radostina
The most unique aspect of an Accutrainee training contract is the opportunity to find your niche by being given the possibility to experience very different areas of law in both an in-house and a private practice environment. It allows for us to explore what best suits our personalities and branch out into areas not always available within one single firm or company. The monthly mentor meetings complement this aspect well by providing guidance and advice on how best to develop your legal, as well as soft skills based on your strengths and personality. Having to adapt to up to four business models and cultures really gives Accutrainees an edge over the competition when looking for NQ positions.
Szonja
The most unique aspect of an Accutrainee training contract is the opportunity to find your niche by being given the possibility to experience very different areas of law in both an in-house and a private practice environment. It allows for us to explore what best suits our personalities and branch out into areas not always available within one single firm or company. The monthly mentor meetings complement this aspect well by providing guidance and advice on how best to develop your legal, as well as soft skills based on your strengths and personality. Having to adapt to up to four business models and cultures really gives Accutrainees an edge over the competition when looking for NQ positions.