"I am currently nearing the end of my TC at a mid-sized City law firm and am considering my options on qualification. I have narrowed down my choices to two departments, but I'm torn between a team I got on really well with and an area of work I found much more interesting. I liked asset finance because I got on well with a young and dynamic team who were happy to take the time out to train me up and help me along, but the hours are long and the work is repetitive. On the other hand, litigation offers a good work/life balance and the work is intellectually stimulating, but the department is top-heavy, there's a lack of structured training and I didn't get on at all well with the team. Which should I choose? Any advice would be appreciated..."
November 09, 2009 at 07:05 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
“I am currently nearing the end of my TC at a mid-sized City law firm and am considering my options on qualification. I have narrowed down my choices to two departments, but I’m torn between a team I got on really well with and an area of work I found much more interesting.
“I liked asset finance because I got on well with a young and dynamic team who were happy to take the time out to train me up and help me along, but the hours are long and the work is repetitive.
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