From Paralegal to Associate

I joined Freshfields in 2018 as a paralegal in the firm’s office in Manchester with limited prior legal experience. The firm gave me the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop my skills, and after a year, I was promoted into a managerial role, which allowed me to take on greater responsibility and broaden my skillset further. I later secured a training contract at the firm’s London office, where I had the chance to learn from some of the best lawyers in the world while working on complex, high-profile matters. As part of my training contract, I was seconded to the firm’s Dubai office for six months. I fell in love with Dubai and Freshfields was incredibly accommodating in making it possible for me relocate to Dubai permanently as an associate in the Dubai Global Transactions team.

A Firm with Global Values

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities Freshfields has given me—from taking me on as a paralegal with limited experience to promoting me to a managerial role early in my career, allowing me to train to become a solicitor, and keeping me on as an associate. Having worked in three different offices, I’ve seen first-hand how Freshfields’ values underpin everything we do, no matter where we are in the world.