Rebecca Wakeford
"The culture’s honest, open, friendly and very supportive. You’re always part of the team."
"When applying for training contracts, OC stood out for me for two main reasons: the culture and its sector approach. The culture’s honest, open, friendly and very supportive. You’re always part of the team.
The firm's sector focus means that you get to work with and learn from lawyers who are experts in their field. You also get exposure to high quality work and high-profile clients, who come to us, because we’re expert in their industry or sector.
I'd been travelling for a year before starting at OC, so it was a bit of a shock to the system. I needn't have worried, though – I settled in very quickly and from day one everyone was friendly and inclusive whilst making sure I had high quality work to do. Although I've been here for a while now, people at every level of the business still take a genuine interest in how I'm getting on.
One of the main things I've learnt since my LPC is how to work with a wide range of people. You can’t learn that on your degree – but exposure to clients, partners and other lawyers across multiple jurisdictions, has really improved my communications skills.
The best thing about my job is the chance to get involved with clients and big deals. Here at OC, if you show you’re competent, enthusiastic and willing to learn, then you are given responsibility and high calibre, interesting work."
Trainee Solicitor, London