Fraser H

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I became interested in a career in commercial law following a legal internship during Secondary School organised by the Social Mobility Foundation, a charity which provides opportunities for high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. Having been raised by a single mother, with access to free school meals, and having nobody in my family who had attended university, this opened my eyes to a career path which went beyond my surroundings.

I studied Scots Law at the University of Glasgow, including a year spent at the University of Copenhagen, achieving First Class Honours. During my studies, I was accepted onto the Aspiring Solicitors Aspire Programme, gaining further insight into commercial law and the application process of city firms. Through Aspire, I attained a place on the Freshfields START Scheme, the first step towards an eventual Training Contract. I recently completed the English Law Conversion Course and City Consortium Programme at BPP University and have now started training at Freshfields.

Commercial law influences almost every aspect of society, requiring an innovative, collaborative approach to constantly evolving issues. Promoting diversity and increasing the participation of under-represented backgrounds is a crucial way in which the legal sector can maximise its ability to achieve this. In drawing upon a broader range of experience, opinions, and backgrounds, high-quality solutions become increasingly likely.

However, the application and interview process remain daunting, particularly when they are faced without guidance. The mentoring and work experience opportunities offered by Aspiring Solicitors have an immeasurable influence in counteracting this, ensuring that those from under-represented backgrounds are placed on a level-playing field. Having personally felt these benefits, I hope that my experience can assist future applicants to achieve similar success.

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