8.00am: I get off the train at Euston and I take out my headphones for the pleasant walk through Bloomsbury to Holborn. I'm not usually in this early, but I have litigation training at 8.30am. As I walk to the office I check my emails on my BlackBerry. I've received some positive feedback from my supervisor, Emma, about a letter I drafted, as well as some comments from a client about the latest draft of a witness statement that I sent to them.

8.30am: After updating my to-do list, I join the other litigation trainees at litigation training. These sessions take us through each stage of the litigation process and encourage us to ask questions around matters that we've worked on. They have really helped me to develop my technical skills and take on more responsibility as a result. Afterwards I catch up with some trainees over croissants and coffee.

9.30am: On arriving at my desk one of the partners, Ramona, asks me to join her in her office. We've received an instruction from a high-profile client about defamatory statements which have been written about them in one of today's newspapers. Ramona and I have a call with the client and I draft a letter for Ramona to review. Once approved, I send the letter to the editor of the newspaper demanding that the article is retracted and removed from the internet. Within hours, the newspaper withdraws the article and agrees to pay the bill, which is a great result for the client. Ramona and I then have a brief discussion about developments in another case. I often work closely with partners, which has been a great learning experience for me.

11.00am: Emma asks me to call a client about the progress of their case. While I knew that I'd get a good level of client contact at Mishcon, it has far exceeded my expectations! I then go back to the witness statement that Emma and I have been working on, making amendments based on the client's comments. The statement has come a long way since my first draft weeks ago, but it's great to know my contribution is valued and a lot of my original work remains in there.

1.00pm: I join some trainees for a sandwich lunch at the café in Red Lion Square. We catch up on the latest episode of The Apprentice, which always prompts humorous debate.

1.30pm: Back in the office, Ramona and I attend a conference with counsel on another high-profile matter involving some potential criminal issues. I take a detailed attendance note and record any action points arising out of the meeting. The department works on such a wide array of legal issues for a number of high-net-worth individuals, and I feel my knowledge base is expanding every day.

3.00pm: Emma tells me that we have received an urgent instruction on a privacy injunction. This is the first of its kind since I've joined the department. I'm keen to work on the case and ask to get involved. My role is to gather all the documents necessary from the client and assist Emma with drafting the evidence for the court application.

7.00pm: Later in the evening, I attend a charity wine-tasting reception organised by some of the trainees. It's a good opportunity to network with clients and solicitors of the firm. Mishcon actively encourages us to develop our networking skills, even at this early stage in our careers. We also have the chance to perform at the firm's Christmas party and organise a themed Christmas party for all the children of Mishcon employees. Last year, we went with a Toy Story theme and I dressed up as Sheriff Woody for the day. It was a lot of fun and a great opportunity to get myself known at a firm famed for its personality.