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Why the 2025 budget is a big opportunity-and what it means for Attwells Solicitors’ Apprenticeship Programme?

By |2025-11-27T15:56:46+00:00November 27, 2025|Categories: Careers|Tags: , , , , |

On the 26th of November, the government announced their Autumn Budget 2025- containing a number of announcements that are especially relevant to a firm like ours. This is also significant for young people considering joining a law firm via an apprenticeship route. What the Budget announced The government is allocating £725 million under the new Growth and Skills Levy to support apprenticeships- including fully funding apprenticeships for under-25s at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). [...]

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Problem-Solving Workshop: Everything you Need to Know

By |2025-11-10T12:13:43+00:00November 5, 2025|Categories: Attwells Internal News, Careers|Tags: , , , , |

What is included in our problem-solving workshop? The contents of the problem-solving workshop slightly differ on a yearly basis. However, it usually includes the following:  A 1 hour problem-solving skills workshop  A 1 hour career chat, including:  Routes into law and Attwells’ apprenticeship program   Tips on applying for apprenticeships   Speaking to apprentices about a day in the life of an apprentice   What can I gain from attending the workshop? Our workshop has a lot to offer for Year 12 and 13 students, especially [...]

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Attwells Solicitors Celebrates a Triple Triumph: Regional Apprenticeship Award, Legal 500 Ranking, and Modern Law Awards Shortlist

By |2025-10-13T15:00:23+00:00October 13, 2025|Categories: Attwells Internal News, Careers|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Attwells Solicitors is celebrating a trio of national recognitions that highlight the firm’s dual focus on people and clients. The firm has secured three major honours: a regional apprenticeship award, a place in the prestigious Legal 500 guide, and shortlisting in the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards. At yesterday’s National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards in Cambridge, Attwells was named SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year, recognising the firm’s innovative approach to developing legal talent. Over the past five years, Attwells [...]

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What did I do on my work experience week? – Work Experience at Attwells

By |2025-10-02T10:44:16+00:00June 17, 2025|Categories: Attwells Internal News, Careers, Employment|Tags: , , , , |

Doing work experience at a law firm may seem daunting at first; however, it is extremely beneficial if you are interested in law and want to secure employment in the legal industry. Just a week can offer valuable exposure to various areas of law such as commercial law, conveyancing and private client. It allows you to take a deep dive into each sector and discover which one aligns best with your interests and strengths. What did I do on [...]

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Level 7 Legal Apprenticeship Funding to Continue for Under-22s – Relief, But With Restrictions

By |2025-05-27T12:02:23+00:00May 27, 2025|Categories: Careers, Employees, Employers, Employment|Tags: , , , , |

At Attwells Solicitors, we believe legal apprenticeships are a vital pathway into the profession—offering a debt-free, practical route for aspiring solicitors. We have seen first-hand how valuable this scheme is through the experience of our apprentices over the past few years. However, over the past year, we’ve watched with concern as the future of Level 7 apprenticeship funding hung in the balance.  We are relieved to see the government has now confirmed it will continue to fund Level 7 [...]

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Attwells Solicitors Celebrates Staff Promotions

By |2025-05-27T08:59:54+00:00May 27, 2025|Categories: Attwells Internal News, Careers, Employees, Employment|Tags: , , , , |

Local Law Firm Recognises Team Achievements Ipswich, 19 May 2025 – Attwells Solicitors, with offices in Ipswich, Colchester and London, is delighted to announce the promotion of six valued team members, underscoring the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and rewarding dedication. The newly appointed individuals include Jo Debenham – Chief Marketing and Communication Officer, Ruby White – Senior Paralegal, Charlotte Reason – Senior Associate, Harpreet Kaila – Senior Associate, Jack Allitt – Solicitor, and Shelagne Earnshaw – Senior Legal [...]

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Snowed in or Flooded out? How to approach travel disruptions within the workplace

By |2025-01-08T10:14:31+00:00January 8, 2025|Categories: Careers, Employees, Employers, Employment|Tags: , , , |

Snowed in or Flooded out? How to approach travel disruptions within the workplace We are currently experiencing severe flooding and heavy snow, both causing significant disruptions to road and rail travel across the country. So, what’s the legal position if an employee is unable to get to the workplace due to travel disruptions? General rule Employees are responsible for arriving at work on time however, when adverse weather causes commuting difficulties, employers should be flexible. Health and Safety at [...]

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Ditching the DMs! Should Employer’s Ban Messaging Apps?

By |2025-01-07T10:15:54+00:00January 7, 2025|Categories: Careers, Employees, Employers, Employment|Tags: , , , |

Ditching the DMs! Should Employer’s Ban Messaging Apps? NatWest has recently prohibited its employees from using WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Skype for work-related communications, leaving the question should more employer’s think about doing this? Let’s delve into some of the issues with messaging apps: The main concern is the lack of control companies have over the communications. When employees use personal devices, companies can’t access their messages without consent. Even on company devices, messages can be deleted or edited, [...]

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New Year, New Goals: Considering a Career in Law for 2025?

By |2025-01-02T11:59:40+00:00January 2, 2025|Categories: Careers, Christmas, Employment|Tags: , |

Perhaps it’s time to think about your current goals for 2025 or create some, to help you get ready for succeeding in your future aim of becoming a Lawyer. There are many things you can do whether you are in high school, sixth form, or university, etc. We have written a separate blog about certain things you can do to help you become a Lawyer, but in this blog, we will look at how to set out a goal [...]

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What could changes in degree apprenticeship funding mean?

By |2024-10-18T13:12:44+00:00October 18, 2024|Categories: Careers|Tags: , , |

Keir Starmer announced new apprenticeship reforms at the Labour Party conference. We still await details, but one of the proposed changes is to reduce the funding employers receive for level 7 apprenticeships. Currently, employers can receive up to 95% of the cost from the government if they are a small/ medium business. Larger businesses can use their levy funds. What is a level 7 apprenticeship? A level 7 apprenticeship is equivalent to a master's degree. It is used for [...]

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