Helena Gómez Macpherson

Tras cada periodo de sequía, suelen llegar años con lluvias por encima de la media. En cuestión de semanas pasamos de ver embalses secos, con suelos agrietados y restos de pueblos emergiendo, a observar espectaculares chorros de agua a presión liberados por los aliviaderos de las presas. Esta alternancia tan extrema demuestra que los embalses, aunque importantes y esenciales para frenar las avenidas, no bastan por sí solos para afrontar ni las sequías ni los periodos de lluvias intensas.

As trainees at Russell-Cooke, we complete four seats during our training contract. Rotating through different departments can feel challenging at times, with frequent changes and new environments, but it offers many opportunities for growth and learning. One of the best ways to expand your internal network and learn from the talented solicitors at Russell-Cooke is by moving around our offices.

Commercial awareness is often a key topic in a training contract interview. Firms want to see that candidates understand how current events impact the legal industry and specific practice areas. Interviewers may ask: what have you seen on the news? How might topical issues affect different practice areas in the firm you are applying to? Commercial awareness in real estate The October 2024 Autumn Budget made me realise the importance of commercial awareness in practice.