A Work Experience Student’s View of Maples by Harr

30th April 2012
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A Work Experience Student’s View of Maples by Harr

As a student of Spalding High School, I chose to do my Work Experience at Maples Solicitors LLP in Spalding. This Work Experience placement has given me a great insight into the world of Law, which is what I had hoped to achieve in coming here. I have learnt a great deal as a result of this placement and it has helped me to decide if I would like to study for a career in Law. This placement has been very beneficial for me. Not only has our time here been spent doing interesting and insightful tasks, such as reading through Murder files, but we have also had a chance to experience the atmosphere of a court in session and to witness how the Solicitors represent their clients before the magistrates.

We went to the Magistrates court in Spalding numerous times. Although the court is very formal and the proceedings follow strict rules, it was a very enjoyable and interesting insight into the world of being a Solicitor. Unfortunately, the court hearings weren’t as lively as they are portrayed to be on the TV, and there was no tangible feeling of nervousness hanging over the Defendants, but our court experiences were still interesting despite the lack of action.

Criminal Law

The Criminal Law team At Maples Solicitors is comprised of three main people: Anita Toal, Daven Naghen and Claire Smith. They all have a very wide range of knowledge over many different types of Criminal Law (from theft to murder).

They are all very experienced and aim to provide you with support during your case and
will always be on call should you need their immediate assistance.

In the event that you need a trial hearing the solicitors will represent you. They will also see your witnesses.

The solicitors offer you a discrete and sensitive service, as well as strict confidentiality.

The Criminal Law team is experienced with dealing with allegations varying in severity.

Criminal prosecution develops through a strict set of stages, beginning with the arrest and ending either :before, during or after a trial. Throughout this process, all parties involved will feel stressed and will worry, as is only natural. The team fully understands that having to go to court, whether for a minor or serious crime, can be a very stressful and worrying time. As well as offering you advice on how to proceed or plead with your case, they also aim to provide you with support whilst explaining your situation in understandable terms.


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Coffee Morning and Pop-Up Clinic

Join us at The Ruby Hunt Centre, Church Street, Donington, PE11 4UA on Monday 11th March 2024 between 10am and 12pm for a free coffee morning and pop-up clinic to talk about Wills, Powers of Attorney and financial planning for Care Homes.

If you cannot join us for the coffee morning, please contact one of our lawyers in the Wills and Probate Department to discuss a home visit.

Or telephone the office 01775 722261 and ask to speak with one of the team.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Testimonials

Jamie Dobbs FCILEx

"I should like to take this opportunity to express my very sincere and grateful thanks for Jamie's unfailing helpfulness and efficiency in all aspects of the handling of my late stepmother's estate. Jamie have always replied to my (many!) queries promptly and comprehensively which has been a enormous help throughout what I know can be a fraught and stressful process. Sadly, it is increasingly rare these days to experience the highs standards of service that Jamie has provided."

Gemma Mayer LLB

"I would highly recommend Maples Solicitors, especially Gemma Mayer, for any conveyancing work. The level of support and professionalism was excellent at all times. I also felt if I needed to ask or clarify anything that it was not an issue. Buying and selling a house is stressful enough, but Gemma helped me through it step by step."

Anita Toal LLB BA

"I think you are brilliant. You can use my comments above. You are efficient, friendly and quite clearly very good at what you do. Mainly you don’t leave people hanging around too long for." "So easy to talk to her and she understood what I wanted. She put me at ease and I cant thank her enough"

James Turner BA

James Turner was extremely helpful with our buying process. Everything went smoothly. We are very happy with the level of professionalism demonstrated by the office. Highly recommended solicitors. Will definitely do business with them again.

Daven Naghen LLB

"Daven provided an excellent service, from attending the first interview with me to the final court appearance. He filled me full of confidence that he would defend me to which he did and come out with an excellent outcome in view of my position that I had put myself in."

Faye Blair LLB

Faye was excellent, sensitive and acted very well to the time constraints we faced. Great service and dealt with compassion at such sad times made the process less painful very professional.

Jamie Dobbs GCILEx

Over the last forty years I have cause to deal with many law firms both in a personal and professional capacity, including some ‘top’ London Companies. In all of those dealings I have never found anyone as proactive and so willing to offer help and advice as Jamie Dobbs. During the last two years Jamie guided my parents through the completion of Lasting Powers of Attorney. Helped myself with the use of the LPA and recently dealing with Probate and Estate Administration following their death.

Mike Pepper MA

Mike Pepper gave us excellent advice. He was always most helpful and accommodating giving lucid explanations every step of the way. Thank you Mike.

Donna Sandison FCILEx

Donna has been helpful and professional every step of the way during the process. Always on hand to answer any queries and totally professional and friendly at all times.