Foundation skills
First Internship Essentials
Learn how to receive instructions, organise a matter file and send work that a senior can use.
What the work involves
Receive instructions by email, call or corridor conversation — and capture every detail that matters.,Organise matter files so any document can be found in seconds.,Track deadlines and flag risks to them early, with a plan attached.,Send status updates that a senior can forward without editing.,Know what you were not asked to do — and not do it.
Skills you will practise
- Professional communication
- Attention to detail
Work product
A clear task note and professional status email
Sample task
Turn a senior’s message into a complete work plan.