What were your main duties and responsibilities during the course of your internship?

My roles and responsibilities were very varied. I wrote briefs for counsel, attended Court, and took minutes in client meetings.

What would you say was your biggest achievement over the course of your internship?

I learnt how to meet people in a professional context via emal, telephone and in person.

What benefits did your internship bring to your employer?

I improved the company’s computer system. Represented the company well whilst attending the high court. Undertook lots of different roles in many different litigation cases and was the main point of contact with a partnership firm in the U.S.

Did you encounter any problems during the course of your internship and if so, how did you overcome them?

I was nervous at first, but learnt to remain cool, calm and confident – this only really comes with experience.