Dan Eskins, Trainee Solicitor
Participating in the programme has been an invaluable experience and one of the highlights of my training contract. Equipping me with the skills to approach challenges with a design thinking mentality, it has taught me the fundamentals of how to research, develop and implement a legal technology idea by considering all essential stages, from initial research into firm and client need all the way to post-deployment refinements.
I particularly enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate with individuals from across the firm. From in-depth discussions with partners to practicing presenting skills with fellow trainees, the programme has strengthened my ability to think strategically and communicate ideas effectively. The programme culminated in the opportunity to pitch our idea “Dragon’s Den” style and, although nerve wracking, was a brilliant opportunity to demonstrate our newly developed knowledge and test our understanding.
Overall, this experience has helped me develop many skills which will be fundamental, both as a trainee and, going forward throughout my career. It has taught me how to apply creative thinking to real-world problems and how to use initiative to ensure that a project has been carefully evaluated from all perspectives to ensure its success
