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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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3 ways to learn more about a career in law

By |2024-10-03T09:34:34+00:00October 3, 2024|Categories: Careers|Tags: , , , |

3 ways to learn more about a career in law Knowing what future career path to go down whilst you’re young can be a hard process to navigate. Therefore, it is beneficial to research into the industry to understand the entry requirements, different firms and departments, and how to better your chances of securing a role. If you are interested in a legal career, here are 3 ways to learn more. Work experience Work experience programmes are a great [...]

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Understanding the significance of the SQE

By |2023-11-10T07:58:20+00:00November 10, 2023|Categories: Careers|

In the ever-evolving field of law, the qualifications required to become a solicitor are constantly adapting to meet the demands of the legal profession. One significant recent development in the United Kingdom is the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) in September 2021. The SQE has been introduced to take down the barriers of entry to make a career more accessible. To ensure that all new solicitors are assessed to the same standard the SQE has effectively replaced [...]

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How to Write an Effective Covering Letter

By |2023-10-13T12:39:23+00:00October 13, 2023|Categories: Careers|

When looking for a job, a covering letter can be just as important as your CV if done effectively. This is due to it complementing your CV and showing how your experiences are relevant to the job being applied for. Finding a job is a competitive field, and you want to make yourself stand out amongst the crowd. A covering letter enables you to do this and allows you to impress the recruiters setting you apart from the rest. [...]

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Why I chose a Legal Apprenticeship at Attwells Solicitors

By |2023-10-02T15:42:40+00:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Careers|Tags: , , |

Starting a career in the legal profession is a journey that is filled with exciting opportunities and challenges. Legal apprenticeships don’t come around often and there are very few available as university is considered the only route for a career in the legal sector. As a legal apprentice at Attwells Solicitors, I want to share my reasons for choosing this path and how it will impact my professional growth. A legal apprenticeship offers a mixture of hands-on experience, academic [...]

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Our TikTok journey: how we found unexpected success on social media

By |2023-10-02T11:28:36+00:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Careers|Tags: , , , |

At Attwells Solicitors, we're not your typical TikTok sensation, but we've had an incredible journey on this social media platform that we'd like to share. I'm Elizabeth Hendry, the head of social media at Attwells, and I'm excited to take you behind the scenes of our unexpected success on TikTok. A Different Approach to Recruitment: When we started our TikTok journey, we never imagined it would lead us to where we are today. Initially, I created the account with [...]

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My first week as a paralegal at Attwells Solicitors

By |2023-09-20T10:31:17+00:00September 20, 2023|Categories: Careers|Tags: |

The first week at Attwells Solicitors is aimed to introduce you to the firm, make you feel welcomed and understand the way the firm functions. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Emma and Dawn and met the other apprentices starting their journeys as paralegals at Attwells. Dawn started with an introduction session which included a tour of Attwells, key information and an overview of a system Attwells utilises (CASE) to log files of clients. I loved the tour of [...]

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Attwells Solicitors Paralegal Shortlisted in National Paralegal Awards

By |2023-08-31T12:52:14+00:00August 31, 2023|Categories: Attwells Internal News, Careers, Employment|Tags: , |

Hannah Campbell, a Senior Paralegal at Attwells Solicitors specialising in property law, has achieved a remarkable feat by earning nominations in two distinct categories at the esteemed National Paralegal Awards. Hannah operates within the Employment Law division based in Colchester and has secured nominations in the categories of Best Employment and HR Paralegal, as well as the highly competitive Paralegal of the Year - South. Now in its fifth year, the National Paralegal Awards have been instrumental in showcasing [...]

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Should I become a Solicitor or a Licensed Conveyancer?

By |2023-08-31T11:58:39+00:00August 31, 2023|Categories: Careers|Tags: , , , , , |

As you start to research routes into law you may come across two options, becoming a licensed conveyancer ( CLC) or a solicitor. Here at Attwells, we offer the opportunity to do either. Both options have advantages, and it can come down to your goals. In this post, we will explain the advantages to both. Becoming a Licensed Conveyancer Expertise If you are interested in property law and enjoy this area of law, becoming a licensed conveyancer is an [...]

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Preparing for Success

By |2023-08-25T12:56:21+00:00August 25, 2023|Categories: Careers|Tags: , |

In this blog, we will discuss what you can do as you start your final year of college or sixth form to prepare for entering the workplace. Entering the world of work can be scary and exciting. As you start your final year it is important to spend time thinking about your future. Research, organisation, and skill development are all essential this year. This blog would also apply to anyone who received A-level results this year and did not [...]

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