Zak Khan is one of two placement students who started with the firm last summer, as part of our annual placement programme.
Zak currently works within our Commercial Property Department in Christchurch, alongside an experienced team.
In this Q&A, Zak answers some frequently asked questions about the placement programme.
What experience have you gained in your placement year?
Working at Frettens has been an extremely insightful experience.
Prior to starting here, I had no idea how different the real world of Law would be compared to University.
My time at Frettens has given me invaluable knowledge and I am now far more prepared for life after University than most students.
What type of work did you do?
Most placement students are given assistant roles and are handed tasks which don’t develop real world legal skills.
However, in the Commercial Property team at Frettens, this hasn’t been the case.
Most of my workload has consisted of tasks that solicitors do. I have been trusted to draft contracts, deal with clients, and do crucial legal research to aid my team.
What are Frettens like?
I believe Frettens may be the best place for a placement student to spend their year in industry.
My mentor has taught me a great deal which has helped me develop skills that will aid me throughout my career, this is something most placement students wouldn’t experience at other law firms.
Frettens are not like a corporate law firm, here everyone knows everybody, and staff satisfaction is placed at the forefront of the company.
Read more about what it’s like to work at Frettens here.
So, what are the benefits?
There are many benefits to working at Frettens. Here’s just a few…
There is a clear route for career progression which is aided by a supportive and nurturing work environment. You will receive full training and constant support by your team. The IT department is brilliant, and help is available from them at all times.
We are also a very social firm with multiple networking events such as Football tournaments, First Friday Drinks, Pizza Parties, and a Christmas Party all funded by the firm!