Jo Thompson

Jo is a Senior Associate who works in our Private Client team. She trained with Forsters joining in September 2016.

Why did you choose Forsters?

I chose Forsters because I wanted to work for a mid-sized firm that was well-respected, involved in high profile work, but which also promoted a work/life balance and a friendly working environment.

What is the training like at Forsters?

The training here is unique. I was surprised by how much responsibility we were given at such an early stage. Although being plunged head first into the work is quite scary, trainees here receive a lot of support and thorough feedback on the work they do, which means you learn quickly and get a lot out of the work.

One of the main advantages of training in a mid-sized firm is that the trainees tend to be involved on a deal or piece of work from start to finish. For example, in Commercial Real Estate, I assisted with the work involved in each stage of the sale of a building, which was an invaluable experience in allowing me to understand the whole process of a sale.

Trainees tend to do work for lots of different fee earners, rather than having one supervisor, which means the range of work is much more varied and it is good practice to adapt to and learn from each fee earner's different style of working.

What do you enjoy most about working for Forsters?

Everyone will say it, but it is such a lovely group of people. They really look out for you and are keen to make sure you enjoy your time in the various departments. The friendly nature of the firm means help is always on hand if you need it, and if you have a rubbish day, there will always be someone willing to have a pint after work with you.

Finally, what three words would you use to describe Forsters?

Friendly, commercial, distinguished.

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