It has been six months since I have been at my “new” job. It feels like much longer but then at points it feels like it’s gone by so quickly.

Things are progressing really well at work, I’m trying to be organised and up to date on all my files. I won’t deny that it is a very stressful job at times, but my team mates sorta help with that element of the job.

Just today I was presented with an opportunity I don’t think I could deny. It’s too good to miss, it’s an important part in making this firm even bigger than it already is and involves the Internet in a big way. I along with one of my current team mates will be a part of it. I won’t go into the full details, until it’s actually fully confirmed but it definitely means exciting times ahead.

I want to be a part of something new and different. I am extremely scared/nervous about this at all times. I can’t not take the opportunity with both hands, it just feels like my current team mates may not be happy about it. I will still be near them but just not in their team, it will feel weird but it’s all part of progressing. I wouldn’t want to miss out on an opportunity just because someone else isn’t happy for me. It’s just hard to have both.

If anyone has been following Michael’s blog, you’ll know he has been asking questions to fellow blawgers as part of his blawg lovin series. Well it was my turn and I couldn’t not get involved

Check out the questions he asked and my answers here. Thank you Michael!

I heard from the SRA in relation to the question of whether the LPC expires, and thankfully it doesn’t!

Nice to have an answer, sorta

I know I’m a bit late on this one but here goes.

It has been two years since I graduated from the LPC. It feels like it’s been longer. I am definitely in a better place in relation to getting more experience but my fear is that the LPC will “expire” soon.

I’ve asked many people about the time period you need between the LPC and qualifying before the LPC expires. I have had answers ranging from 5 years to 10 years. I still have no idea when the LPC actually runs out. I am however worried that I have no training contract this year but am gaining experience which will hopefully count towards my career. Can anyone shed any light in relation to this?

I have also been job hunting on the side, usually weekly just to see if I can apply for something better and possibly in London. I currently work with three other students from my LPC who have also struggled to find any legal work. One girl was actually doing her training contract but was made redundant a year later. The job market is still scary. I do not want to be in a position where the LPC I have done is no longer valid. Scary times!

It’s already been three months in my job. I keep saying time flies, and it does.

It has been super hectic at work and my life has been pretty hectic over the last few months. So much has happened, and it’s been great

Work wise, things are good too. Having my own case load is great, as I have control over my files. I have just had my first purchase completion today it has been pretty good. It’s great to see a file finally reach the final stage of completion, especially since I have been dealing with it from the start.

I thought my current case load was stressful enough! I should be getting more files to deal with shortly which is great. I’ve had pretty standard files, so having a complicated file will definitely be a challenge. Also I haven’t dealt with leasehold titles so that also will be a challenge. As well as that, with team members away weekly because it’s holiday season, it’ll definitely be a bigger challenge to get through!

The jury have reached their verdict in the case against John Cort and Brian Farrell for the murder of his business partner Vina Patel.

Both John Cort and Brian Farrell have been found guilty today of the murder of Vina Patel.

Found here.

Dear commenters, please use this post to comment all updates and comments on the trial of John Cort in relation to the murder of Vina Patel.

I am not updating my blog about this so please feel free to use this and no other post to comment.

Thanks

Poonam

So it’s been two whole months at my job already. Time really does fly by! Minus the daily hour commute I really like my role.

This week has been REALLY busy so far but still all part of the learning experience. I now have quite a few files of my own that I need to look after which is great. The most annoying part of my job is that the phone always rings when you’re in the middle of something! I like my team and I think we get along quite well. Even ‘the girl’ isn’t all bad.

There is however one downside, every 11 or so weeks we are rota’d in to do the late shift of 12 til 8. I did it last week and it wasn’t that bad but still a drag nevertheless! I have already been set up with targets for this month as well so I feel even more part of the team. I’m scared of having a bigger volume case load now, as the work can be so stressful, especially when Agents, Solicitors and clients are chasing ALL the time. All part of the job though eh?

Today I got my very first, file of my own! It feels weird now that I have my own file, but it’s a good weird.

It’s different as I haven’t had to deal with my own caseload at previous places; most of the time it’s having to look after files and not be the main fee earner. But that’s all changed now

I will still be helping others with their files but I will slowly be given a bigger caseload later down the line. It’s progress and I’m not complaining, that is all

Yes folks it has already been a month since I have been working at the new job. I can’t believe how quickly time flies when you’re working!

I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it but the work done here is solely conveyancing, which I don’t mind, for now. To be honest I can’t see myself here forever, but who knows what the future holds. It is great volume case handling experience, which is extremely important in the legal profession.

I have never had to personally go through the whole property purchase process but my god has this role put me off. Estate Agents are a total nightmare and constantly chasing us up, when there is nothing to update. Worst time of all is end of the month, so they can hit their targets and get their bonuses lol.

It has been good so far, minus a few issues but good nevertheless. I will be trained up on even more procedures so I can eventually have my own case load of annoying clients. Kidding!!

In the mean time I am enjoying my job and taking it easy, it has been ages since I haven’t had to worry about applying for a job and finding a job asap. So I may as well enjoy the job and my current situation to the fullest. I am however keeping an eye out every now and then for other roles that I can apply for. I don’t want to stop applying and would ideally like to keep my options open