Jessica Herring

I am now halfway through my third seat at Russell-Cooke, which means I am three months into my second year as a trainee solicitor. Whilst trainees move seats every six months, by the time you move from your second to third seat, the process feels much more familiar. After two rotations in your first year, you know how things work, who to ask, and how to get your head around new tasks, even if the department itself is completely new. Don’t get me wrong, we still had a very steep learning curve.

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.

West Central, La - As we prepare to celebrate New Year's Eve and ring in 2025, the City of DeRidder and the City of Leesville is reminding residents to celebrate safely. The City of DeRidder and the City of Leesville’s  ‘Code of Ordinances’ prohibits the use of fireworks within the city limits. This is for the safety of all residents and property, and in consideration of those impacted by the sound of fireworks.