Learning At Work Week – Meet Trainee Solicitor Michael Radze-Constable
It’s ‘Learning At Work Week’ so today we ask Trainee Solicitor Michael Radze-Constable what it’s like to learn at Timms….
A Little Bit About Me…
Hi, I’m Michael Radze-Constable, a Trainee Solicitor at Timms. I attended John Port School in Etwall, Derbyshire, before completing my Law Degree and Legal Practice Course at the University of Derby. I had considered being a politician before I realised that I am too honest! Outside of work I enjoy the outdoors. A fast-paced long-distance countryside run is my strange idea of a good time.
My Role At Timms
Timms are synonymous for me, having joined the firm at the beginning of the year in January. I am currently working in child care which is a real eye opener. You gain a very good insight into human nature and what makes people tick.
Learning At Work – The Interview Process
I learnt a lot from the interview process. Having grown up in “The Apprentice generation”, it’s easy to think that you need to wax lyrical about being better than everyone else. However, I feel that myself and the two other new trainees were appointed for our down to earth, collaborative, and humble yet ambitious nature.
The Most Challenging And Surprising Aspects So Far
There have been many challenging aspects in my training contract so far. Childcare is a highly emotive area. It can sometimes be natural to take those emotions home with you. Whilst it is important to show understanding and empathy, you also need to separate your professional life from your personal one.
I would say the most surprising aspect so far is that childcare moves at a very fast, but also unpredictable pace. You cannot predict the actions of your client. Whilst your diary may appear to be relatively quiet at 9am, be prepared for that to change by 9:30am.
What I Have Learnt So Far
Handling human emotion is something we all know how to do. However, some of us may not realise it, and you may only discover your natural understanding if exposed to situations that you would initially consider to be out of your comfort zone. In the modern world we are used to being calculated and structured, but it is equally important to let things flow.
Things I Have Enjoyed So Far
The thing I have enjoyed the most so far would be attending court… without a doubt! Usually in life, whoever shouts the loudest wins. It’s a primal instinct. However, the courtroom is an opportunity for reason and wisdom to prevail. It’s about how well you can use words, but also, the pace and the potency of the words you use.
I am enjoying working at Timms as while billable work is the key to survival for any business, you need galvanised individuals to actually perform that work. Timms recognises that the office is where we spend a huge amount of our lives and provides a professional yet warm atmosphere.
I don’t completely know where my next seat will take me to tell the truth but I will very likely be doing Conveyancing and Wills & Probate in the future.
May 2022