STUDENTS from Highworth Warneford School and Cirencester College received advice from legal specialists including Thrings at a special event last week.

Lawyers and barristers spoke about their experiences in Wiltshire and outlined what it takes to succeed in a career in law.

The hosts also carried out mock interviews to demonstrate to the students how they could be put through their paces in interviews as well as taking part in a Question Time-type debate.

The event at Cirencester College was hosted by Gloucester & Wiltshire incorporated Law Society (GWILS).

Among the legal professionals at the event was Thrings partner and GWILS president Ramona Derbyshire, who highlighted how students need to prepare themselves when applying for legal roles and explained what she looks for in prospective trainee solicitors.

Tara Connor of Thrings provided some insight into her role as a family solicitor and Jessica Davidson, a ?trainee solicitor at Swindon pharmaceutical company Patheon, compared her experiences of working in-house and in private practice.

Julia Martin from Highworth Warneford School said: "I thought it was a great series of presentations and extremely informative for any of the students who are considering going into the legal profession."

Cirencester College student Scott Robins also spoke about some of the hurdles he had had to overcome in order to secure a training contract at Thrings.

Scott, who also organised the event, said: "It was a pleasure to return to Cirencester College and have the opportunity to share insight into the legal profession with the students and advise them on what they could be doing now if they are considering a career in law.

"It is essential that the local law society provides training to junior people in Gloucester and Wiltshire at an early stage of their studies, and provides as much support as possible."

For more information about training events held by GWILS, please contact Scott Robins at srobins@thrings.com.