Take a seat: the Ashfords trainee podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Take a seat: the Ashfords trainee podcast

Ashfords

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Frequency: 1 episode/30d. Total Eps: 4

What is it like to train at Ashfords? Join us as we explore trainee life in different seats across the firm. Each episode offers a deep dive into the work you can expect to get involved with, the team dynamics, and the opportunity to hear directly from our people as they discuss their journeys to qualification and career highlights. We'll also discuss top tips for current and future trainees and how to get the most out of their training contracts.

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https://www.ashfords.co.uk/careers/early-careers/trainee-opportunities
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Episode 4: What to expect from a seat in commerical & intellectual property

Thursday, February 26, 2026 • Duration 53:50

In the fourth episode of Take a Seat, the Ashfords trainee podcast, host Bella sits down with three partners from our commercial & intellectual property team: Clare Jackman, Brian Farrell, and Suzie Miles.

This in‑depth conversation offers a unique, behind‑the‑scenes look at what it’s really like to complete a commercial seat at Ashfords, the work the team does, and the trainee experience. The episode shares insight into:

The types of clients the Commercial & IP team supports, from tech innovators and software providers to renewable energy developers and major infrastructure operators.
The day‑to‑day life of a trainee, including drafting, research, contract reviews, client interaction, courtroom exposure and project work.
The soft skills trainees build, from commercial awareness and confidence in client meetings to networking, BD involvement, and collaboration across teams and offices.
Their career paths into law, which range from more traditional routes to career changes and international experience.
Candid “highlights and horrors” from their professional journeys, including surprise tribunal hearings, global enforcement work, high‑stakes infrastructure deals, and the occasional accidental “love you” to a client!

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Episode 3: What to expect from the SQE

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, January 29, 2026 • Duration 50:05

In the third episode of Take a Seat, Bella is joined by Alice Payne and Peter Liver from the College of Legal Practice to discuss what trainee solicitors can expect from the SQE. Bella, Alice and Peter provide an overview of the SQE and what it entails, and offer advice for graduates or trainee solicitors who are going through this process. The discussion explains the different pathways that are available, the challenges and benefits of the SQE, and the support that is available throughout the course.Applications for 2028 training contracts at Ashfords are now open! Find out more about training at the firm here: https://www.ashfords.co.uk/careers/ea...Submit your applications here: https://ashfords.app.candidats.io/roles⁠

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Episode 2: What to expect from a seat in real estate

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, December 18, 2025 • Duration 47:45

In the second episode of Take a Seat, Bella is joined by partners Robin de Wreede and Simon Bailey to discuss what trainee solicitors can expect from a seat in our real estate team.

Real estate is our largest division at Ashfords, and with that comes a wide variety of work which touches on commercial development, retail, energy projects, the public sector and more. Robin and Simon explain how trainees feed into this work and are gradually built up to take on more responsibility as they progress in this seat. They also reflect on some of the most interesting cases they have had the opportunity of working on.

More broadly, Bella, Robin and Simon explore the value of working in an open-plan office and learning from those around you, and they offer tips on getting the most out of your training contract.

Applications for 2028 training contracts at Ashfords are now open! Find out more about training at the firm here: https://www.ashfords.co.uk/careers/early-careers/trainee-opportunities

Submit your applications here: https://ashfords.app.candidats.io/roles⁠

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Episode 1: What to expect from a seat in commercial disputes

Season 1 · Episode 1

Thursday, November 27, 2025 • Duration 40:57

In our first episode, host Bella Gartside is joined by partners Anusheh Burcher and Liam Tolen from our commercial disputes team. Together, they discuss the variety of work you can get involved within this seat, striking a balance between contentious and non-contentious seats, and the value of non-legal work experience when applying for training contracts. We also hear about their most memorable cases and their contrasting journeys to becoming partners at Ashfords. Applications for 2028 training contracts are now open! Find out more and apply here: https://ashfords.app.candidats.io/roles

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