I thought I would use my December blog to look back over the last year and what I have achieved during the first year of my training contract. I certainly feel like a different person than I was on the first day that I stepped into the office, although I recognise that there is obviously … Reflection
Marcus Hayes highly commended for top legal award for pioneering work Marcus Hayes, was highly commended last week at the Law Society Excellence awards which recognises and celebrates some of the very best work in the legal profession across the country. It follows on from his achievement earlier on in the week when he … Marcus Hayes highly commended at the Law Society Excellence awards 2015.
THE MASON HAYES CHARITABLE TRUST RAISES THOUSANDS OF POUNDS FOR STOURPORT PRIMARY SCHOOL Marcus Hayes has raised thousands of pounds for Stourport Primary School as part of a literacy initiative that the Mason Hayes Charitable Trust is working on with the school in the town. Marcus established the Mason Hayes Charitable Trust in 2009 which … The Mason Hayes Charitable Trust raises thousands of pounds for a local Primary School
MARCUS HAYES HIGHLIGHTS THE BENEFITS MASON HAYES HAS ENJOYED BY ESTABLISHING A CORPORATE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY “Do good, have fun, and the money will come” is one of Sir Richard Branson’s better known quotes. In spite of a demanding business environment, more and more small businesses are setting up their own charities and charitable foundations. … The benefits of Mason Hayes’ Corporate and Social Responsibility programme
This month I have had my first taste of working within the corporate department. As a small firm, my training contract does not consist of the traditional four seat rotation. Instead, I work on more of an ad-hoc basis assisting where and when I am most needed. Our corporate department is always extremely busy in … The Corporate World
This month has been rather hectic for me as I have been travelling to different areas of the country to deliver seminars and lectures. As I said last month, I had been asked to give a lecture to the new first generation students at the University of Sussex through the firm’s Charitable Trust. I therefore … From Brighton to Stornoway
This month I have been asked to participate in a series of public speaking opportunities through the firm. It is important for me to participate in public speaking in order to develop my communication skills. Communication skills are of vital importance to solicitors in all aspects of the role. The first opportunity I had was … Public Speaking
One thing that I have learnt during the course of my training contract so far is the importance of a solicitor’s relationship with Counsel. Whilst much has been written recently regarding the changes in what is seen as the traditional relationship between the two branches of the profession, it seems to be accepted across the … Relationship with Counsel
Over the summer, Mason Hayes has offered several students the chance to gain valuable work experience by taking part in a short vacation scheme. Students apply in the usual way by submitting their CV and covering letters and then a lucky few are selected to attend the placements. This year, I have been heavily involved … Student Placements
