Shadowing

andro

Just out of curiosity, what does work shadowing actually entail? Is there pay?

Cheers!

Reply 1

andy_1989

making tea/coffee, photocoping legal documents, making more tea/coffee, going on TSR.

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Shadowing can be quite fun actually. Depends who you are shadowing though I suppose. Some solicitors and barristers are really good to shadow and you can learn a lot from the experience. But, yes, for a lot you will simply have to sit in the corner and look important. Shadowing a judge would never be boring though I imagine. Difficult to do that though.

Reply 4

andro

For how long does one typically shadow a solicitor???

Reply 5

Reema

andro

For how long does one typically shadow a solicitor???

1-2 weeks I think, usually.I presume this is just another word for 'work experience'? I did mine at a small firm in Central London and I really enjoyed the experience.

Reply 6

Tufts

andy_1989

making tea/coffee, photocoping legal documents, making more tea/coffee, going on TSR.

Sounds about right :p:

Reply 7

britishseapower

Tory_boy

Shadowing a judge would never be boring though I imagine. Difficult to do that though.

I have a shadowed a Judge and whilst it wasn't boring, I didn't get to see any trials or anything. Some witnesses never turned up and another case collapsed e.t.c. He did say that we were unlucky though i.e. it's usually a bit more interesting

Reply 8

andro

How do you go about shadowing a judge??? In other words, how do you find one to shadow and how apply for it???

Reply 9

andro

I sent a few high street firms a cover letter and my CV by post asking them if I could shadow on of their solicitors and I have not heard from any of them. I mean it's basically free work and the calibre my CV, I think, is more than adequate. What should I do? I appreciate any advice.

Reply 10

litispendence

Sometimes it can take a while for them to reply. Might be worth phoning them if you're that keen to hear?

Reply 11

OldHand

For information on shadowing a judge see the thread on Marshalling, which is what it is usually called.

Reply 12

Lewisy-boy

I've only ever heard of it being called shadowing before :s-smilie:

Reply 13

OldHand

Shadowing a Judge is called Marshalling. You are their "Marshall". Don't know why but it is. It is usually only available to BVC students arranged by the Inns or through personal contacts.

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