May 23 2019 | 2 min read
One of the outputs being worked on by the Commissioners is an employer toolkit, as employers often ask how they can improve their efforts and, make clear that, practical guidance would really assist. As a new commissioner at the Social Mobility Commission I was delighted to be part of the launch of its State of…
Read Full StoryMay 23 2019 | 1 min read
Making Links Scholars is designed to help talented university students from low-income backgrounds succeed in their early careers. Making Links Scholars will receive valuable coaching, mentoring, direct work experience and £6,000 in financial support. This isn’t just an opportunity to gain an insight into commercial law – it’s a chance to make a difference in…
Read Full StoryMay 20 2019 | 4 min read
We had the great privilege of demonstrating our “Expert Hand, Human Touch” in the Glasgow office this Easter by accommodating eleven high school pupils from seven different schools across the Glasgow area. We wanted the experience to be fulfilling, we wanted it to be enjoyable and we wanted to shed the legal system in a…
Read Full StoryMay 16 2019 | 1 min read
The four days were so interactive and there were endless opportunities for networking with trainees which gave me the opportunity to learn more about life in commercial law. Whilst there, I learned more about practice areas such as corporate and finance. I would like to thank Jackie Trench for facilitating an amazing four days and…
Read Full StoryMay 16 2019 | 2 min read
The Schools Challenge, which concluded on Monday 29 April, was designed to give UK state-school students currently completing A-Levels (or equivalent) the opportunity to develop skills they need to become the commercial lawyers of the future, whilst also winning prizes for their school and themselves. As part of a new social mobility recruitment initiative, PRIME…
Read Full StoryMar 20 2019 | 3 min read
In order to help young people gain some professional work experience, and to deepen their understanding of a potential career in law, Burges Salmon has stayed committed to its bespoke work experience programme ‘Bright Sparks’ which has been run annually since 2013. “Bright Sparks definitely sparked my interest in studying law at university. It was…
Read Full StoryMar 14 2019 | 2 min read
PRIME week at Gowling WLG is a highlight in their corporate responsibility calendar and PRIME 2019 was no exception. The firm welcomed ten bright and engaging local Birmingham year 12 students who spent the week shadowing trainees and legal apprentices, receiving hands on legal work experience from a variety of legal departments. The work experience…
Read Full StoryFeb 6 2019 | 1 min read
Muhammad Gangat, a PRIME and Aspiring Solicitors alum shared what he learned from both programmes to secure a training contract at law firm BCLP. As an added bonus learn his top tip for making conversation in corporate networking events; here’s a clue it involves a well known football club and cufflinks. If you’re interested in…
Read Full StoryFeb 4 2019 | 8 min read
A research study by the Social Mobility Pledge has reported that 60% of workers aged 35 to 64 believe economically disadvantaged people in the generation below them have a harder time progressing in their careers than those from the generation above. Put another way, they believe that young people today face a “class ceiling” in attempting…
Read Full StoryJan 23 2019 | 3 min read
“Addressing social mobility in the legal profession is something that no law firm can do alone. I am delighted that Herbert Smith Freehills and BP are working together to change lives through a collaborative project by ensuring the next generation is aware of the range of careers on offer within law firms and the qualities…
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