10,000 Black Interns: Chelsea Aba

In my first weeks here, I sat in the corporate and commercial practice, who were very inviting and took me out for lunch on my first day, helping me get to know the team from the off. For my dissertation, I studied the effects on company law post-Brexit, and it has been fascinating seeing the theory come to life and to put what I learnt at University into practice. I have since moved onto the children and education team, where I have had the opportunity to attend two hearings. Helping the team prepare for court, and witnessing the hearings in action, was really interesting and solidified my belief that I have made the right choice in terms of the career I want to pursue."

Despite living my whole life in London, I had never spent any time in Putney or Kingston before interning with Russell-Cooke, both of which I love. I really enjoy walking across the bridge in Kingston, and being near the river. Everybody has been very friendly and welcoming, and I have greatly enjoyed seeing different aspects of the business so far. I have even attended a pizza party hosted by the corporate and commercial team, and will be joining a rowing event later this week! I am looking forward to seeing how my thoughts compare at the end to at the start of my internship, and how the experience informs the steps I want to take next in my career.”