Work experience.

Basically, I went there, and the solicitor who was in charge of this work experience thingy was't there. He went to the court.

So the receptionists asked me to have a seat before she could find something for me to do. I sat there for 30 mins, no one talked to me. And then I had stomach ache. How bad my day was.

After that the receptionist asked me to go upstairs to look for another solicitor and see if she needed me to do anything. I went upstairs, she was on the phone so I awkwardly stood outside for a couple of minutes. Another lady came out and asked me if I needed anything. I told her that I need to ask the solicitor whether she needed my help. She was on the phone, laughing so hard (i assume she wasnt doing her work). The lady told me that she didnt think the solicitor needed my help as she was on the phone. She looked around, and grabbed a legal textbook for me to research (ie make notes) on one of the issue. I was like, okay. And then when i went back downstairs, one of the receptionists went upstairs (i assume that she went to talk to the lady who 'gave some work for me to do'). When she came down, she whispered to another receptionist saying something like, "she went upstairs and stood there ...cant she stay on hold for 1 second and talk to the girl". Well, that was pretty embarrassing. Sigh. But then, at least I know that the receptionists didnt like the solicitor HAHAHA. I assume that. Sounds like it anyway. And then after a few minutes one of them came in and gave me a guillotine and a stack of paper to cut. Idk whether they really need me to cut it or they just want me to do something, but at least I had fun cutting the paper. I heard they said something like "SO MUH BETTER THAN THE KNIFE" and "it's gonna be in the bin anyway" (idk if they mean "they're gonna throw it away anyway so it didnt really matter if I cut it or not" or "they're gonna throw the paper away anyway so it's better to cut it and reuse them") i'll take the second one, at least to make myself feel better -__- haha.

So after that I really did make notes, and before I leave (i left early, cant stand staying at such awkward environment LOL) I returned the textbook to the lady upstairs. And she actually photocopied my notes .___. felt so bad 'cause i didnt really put my effort in for the last few points. but then i did make serious notes in the beginning tho. haha. just surprised that she took my notes away.

I'm actually quite reluctant to go there again next Thursday. But then I told the lady I'll be there next week when I was returning the book. Well, I'll go one more time next week and see if the person who is in charge is there. Cause my friend who went there yesterday afternoon actually did something productive. Like filing the papers, holepunching, picking up the calls (im scared for this tho), and organising stuff. If not, it'll be my last day next Thursday. I dont wanna waste my time sitting in the empty office doing nothing. I could've done so much things in school if I didnt go there. Initially I thought I'm gonna actually DO something. Be it holepunching or anything. i didnt even touch a holepunch today. -.- NOT EVEN A PIECE OF DOCUMENT. I DONT FEEL LIKE I HAVE BEEN TO A LAW FIRM TODAY. I DONT FEEL LIKE IT HAS OPENED MY EYES ABOUT THE LEGAL WORLD. ALL I DID WAS CUTTING PAPERS. I actually wasted 1h 30mins of my life.

Actually I can only go for a day. That proved that I have done some work experience. I dont think they expect students to have long-term work placements. I dont even know why I planned to do it till Oct (Yes, END of Oct). It's FIVE more Thursdays. You know what. After next week, I might not go for it anymore. I'll see how it goes and discuss with my friends. I can apply for other things like Citizens Advice Bureau and Witness Support etc anyway. And I've still got one more year. So.

... is one day of work experience enough? I think it should be if I apply for other things. BTW NEXT YEAR I MIGHT BE DOING LAW MENTORING! i think it'll help me even more than this work experience thing -____-

Well, I'll count that as "Work Experience" (CHECKED)!