"My training struck a great balance of allowing independence, maximising client contact and encouraging the use of initiative with friendly and approachable support and guidance throughout. The work given to me was both varied and of a high quality. The training was challenging and interesting and the atmosphere of the firm is such to allow trainees to feel a valued member of a great team.

I enjoyed training with the firm and feel that it has given me a great foundation for my career ahead. The responsibilities you acquire training at a busy firm like Overburys provide a great insight to life post qualification and I was delighted to have the opportunity of remaining with the firm as a solicitor upon qualification"

"I am currently a trainee and I am in my final seat in the Family Department, where I have been largely involved in private and public childcare law. During this seat I have had the opportunity to conduct my own hearings at Court, attend Counsel at final hearings and to interview clients to prepare their evidence to be placed before the Court.

My previous seats have been in the Private Client, Conveyancing and Civil Litigation departments. Each seat has provided me with hands-on experience and this has enabled me to become confident in a number of different areas of law, which has in turn helped me to decide where I would like to specialise in my future career as a solicitor.

Overburys is a friendly firm to work for and whilst day-to-day life as a trainee is busy there is plenty of support available from other trainees and members of the firm and there are always the social events to look forward to including the Christmas and summer parties!

Overburys has provided me with the perfect balance between practical experience and supported training and I would highly recommend Overburys to others looking for a varied training contract."

"I am a third seat trainee at Overburys, currently in the Private Client department dealing with wills, trusts and probate. I have previously worked in Company/Commercial, Civil Litigation and Residential Property. During this time I have had significant client contact, interviewing and research experience and have completed various drafting assignments. I have experienced the Employment Tribunal, Family Proceedings Court, Mediation and the Court of Protection.

I have found at Overburys that you are given responsibility from day one and expected to use your initiative. The work given to trainees is very hands on, always challenging and diverse. Trainees are able to manage their own files and interview clients unaccompanied. I have definitely gained more independence as a trainee than my friends working in larger firms. To assist with your training, everyone is friendly and helpful and the Partners have an open-door policy. As a trainee at Overburys you will experience a full range of departments and an excellent work-life balance.

Overburys look for trainees with outstanding skills and qualifications and the ambition to succeed. There is a good retention rate and the Partners are keen to expand with junior lawyers. The Partners treat trainees as a valued element of the firm and I have also been involved in marketing, social events and local TSG activities. The firm is very sociable and are keen to recruit individuals who will fit in with this atmosphere. There is the opportunity of flexible working and the office is in a great location on Tombland. I would highly recommend the training contract at Overburys for someone committed to training in Norwich. "