{"id":9851,"date":"2018-04-17T16:26:12","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T15:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk\/?post_type=ambassador&p=9851"},"modified":"2023-07-11T10:50:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T09:50:49","slug":"alexandra-g","status":"publish","type":"ambassador","link":"https:\/\/www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk\/ambassador\/alexandra-g\/","title":{"rendered":"Ali G"},"content":{"rendered":"
Having experienced difficulties organising my ideas when writing essays, I was referred to a learning needs specialist whilst at university. I was diagnosed with dyspraxia and dyslexia. This was a revelation to me but explained several problems I had encountered at school and university which I (and my teachers) hadn\u2019t been able to explain.<\/p>\n
I was anxious that my learning difficulty would hinder my ability to have a career in the law. No one in my family is a lawyer and I felt daunted by the prospect of entering a highly competitive and – seemingly – closed profession.<\/p>\n
I was fortunate to discover that my fears were misplaced. Herbert Smith Freehills have been supportive of my learning difficulty, both during the application process and since I have joined the firm. I am now part of an internal network which seeks to raise awareness about disability, and I also mentor colleagues who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health.<\/p>\n
Working at a city law firm can be challenging but it is also highly rewarding, provided you receive the right support. I would be very happy to talk to anyone who shares some of the concerns which I had when considering a career in the law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9852,"template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n