Rena Solomonidis, Lawyer (previous Articled Clerk)

My articles year was diverse and I completed rotations through five practice groups. This gave me hands-on experience in several areas of law, including Banking & Finance, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property and Corporate & Commercial. The work involved not only research, but included drafting letters, emails, court documents, contracts, wills, attending court and communicating directly with clients.

I also completed a rotation in Business Development, which was particularly beneficial because it exposed me to the commercial realities of a law firm and helped me to appreciate that a law firm is a business as well as a legal service provider.  

The varied work undertaken during my articles year was valuable in determining the type of law I wanted to practise, and gave me the opportunity to meet and work with everyone across the firm.

Admission to practise marked the beginning of my life as a litigation lawyer. My transition into the Commercial Litigation team was seamless and I was quickly underway. I thoroughly enjoy working with a highly skilled and motivated team that emphasises collaboration and support, and mentors its junior lawyers.

As a first-year lawyer, I am responsible for my own files with partner supervision and I work on large scale litigation matters with senior practitioners. I also have the opportunity to attend, instruct and appear in court. In addition, I have direct contact with clients and the firm's strong client focus has made me attuned to servicing their individual needs.

Litigation is a demanding but incredibly rewarding area and one I love because it is stimulating, diverse and dynamic.