Since working in the legal profession (and struggling with it, at most times) I have been able to see that most of the firms I have worked at do not provide a mentoring scheme or a scheme where university students can interact with qualified solicitors or even those working in the profession to give current students a real and honest example of working life in the legal profession.

I have to admit whilst I was doing the LPC I had the opportunity of having a mentor look through my cv and give me general advice. It was great as I could ask anything and I felt less nervous about any fears I had. Thankfully I am still in touch with her too!

So now it’s almost as if its my turn to give similar advice, or I feel I can to students who need it the most. I have signed up to the Nottingham Trent University’s mentor scheme. I will be available via email to advise and help any student at the university.

Not only will this look great on my cv but I feel as if I am giving something back to the university, after the education I was provided there. I am definitely a fan of helping out where I can. I have been through, and still am, going through the struggle in this profession so I may as well use my so called “expertise” and experiences to help others!