SQE training programme

“I have received a lot of support from CFG during the SQE process. I have been given the opportunity to take paid study days which really helps me maintain a good work life balance and to help even more, my workload has been adjusted to take any additional pressure off. My colleagues have been really supportive in the transition to starting the SQE, ensuring I am still able to progress in work by expanding my knowledge and putting what I have learnt from the SQE in to practice. 

Learning and development is highly valued at CFG Law, right from the start I was trusted and encouraged to develop my skills. I’ve had the responsibility of complex tasks such as witness statements, schedule of losses, completing court documents and joining initial client visits, which is really beneficial in creating a relationship with our clients and their families from the very start of the case. I recently attended a Joint Settlement Meeting which enabled me to see Fee Earners in action, negotiating with Defendants and it increased my understanding of how all parts of a case fit together at settlement.”

“I found the process of gaining a place on the SQE Training Programme a relaxed and beneficial experience. Securing a place was based on feedback from my colleagues which was collated by my supervisor and involved an informal discussion with a Head of Office. It is a fair process and allows you to demonstrate why you deserve a place on the SQE course through your standard of work and work ethic.   

I am really enjoying the SQE with CoLP as I feel the structure of learning is well planned and allows you to develop your legal knowledge at a good pace. I often visit clients at their home alongside the lead fee earner on the case and I have taken part in Conferences with Counsel and medical experts to analyse reports prepared and discuss the next steps. CFG’s cross-team working allows Paralegals and Trainees to work closely with Solicitors of all levels, therefore expanding our knowledge with the help of others with different specialisms and more experience of the legal world.”