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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 223443" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey!When you're asked "What is the role of a trainee solicitor?", it can help to step back and split it into two elements: what trainees generally do and what trainees specifically do in the context of that firm.A good way to approach your answer is to break it down into some key themes:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Supporting fee-earners: How do trainees contribute to matters, keep deals moving, and take ownership of smaller tasks? What tasks might a trainee get involved in, particularly in the context of the type of work the firm does?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Learning and Development: What does it mean to be in a training role? How do trainees grow their legal and commercial skills? What steps will a trainee take to make the most of their training contract and evolve?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Firm-specific context: Since this firm is PE-focused, I'd have a think about what trainees would naturally get exposure to. This could be fast-paced deals, due diligence heavy work, client interactions, and contributing to the lifecycle of a transaction. It might help to think about this in the context of the above - what are the typical tasks that a trainee would do in a PE deal that would add value</li> </ul>If you frame your answer around your understanding of a trainee's purpose and then tailor it to what you know about the firm's practice, you'll show both self-awareness and genuine interest. You don't need to list every possible task - just demonstrate that you understand the trainee role as a blend of learning, responsibility, and supporting the wider team in a PE deal environment.Best of luck with your application! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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