Eversheds Sutherland

Virtual Unlocked Programme; April 2022

I was apart of Eversheds Sutherland’s Unlocked Programme April 2022.
This programme gave me a further insight into possible routes and opportunities I could pursue in the legal sector. It removed the barriers to the stereotypical route and allowed me to engage with multiple speakers, higher education students and professionals who were able to educate me on the variety of routes I would be able to take. This included the variation between legal departments for companies and law firms that worked with multiple clients, the apprenticeship route in comparison to the university route and roles such as paralegals and how they are a stepping stone.

Through being apart of this program I was able to understand what the next step for me was, but most importantly what is the best suited for me. 

Additionally, this programme was also beneficial for my confidence, public speaking and communication skills. Engaging with other students and professionals on a formal and informal level gave me the reassurance that I shouldn’t be worried about connecting and networking.