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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week at Attwells Solicitors    

Why Apprenticeships Matter  At Attwells Solicitors, we are proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and showcase the opportunities our apprenticeship programme offers. Apprenticeships provide a unique route into professional careers, combining practical, hands-on experience with structured learning. As a current legal apprentice at Attwells, I have experienced first-hand how this pathway can set you up for long-term success.  Our firm has a long-standing commitment to developing talent, recognised through the awards we’ve received for our training and professional development initiatives. Apprenticeships are central to that mission- [...]

By |2026-02-18T11:40:05+00:00February 18, 2026|Categories: Attwells Internal News, Careers, Employees, Employers, Employment|Tags: , , , , |
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Why the 2025 budget is a big opportunity-and what it means for Attwells Solicitors’ Apprenticeship Programme?

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). [...]

By |2025-11-27T15:56:46+00:00November 27, 2025|Categories: Careers|Tags: , , , , |
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Problem-Solving Workshop: Everything you Need to Know

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 [...]

By |2025-11-10T12:13:43+00:00November 5, 2025|Categories: Attwells Internal News, Careers|Tags: , , , , |
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Attwells Solicitors Celebrates a Triple Triumph: Regional Apprenticeship Award, Legal 500 Ranking, and Modern Law Awards Shortlist

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 [...]

By |2025-10-13T15:00:23+00:00October 13, 2025|Categories: Attwells Internal News, Careers|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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What did I do on my work experience week? – Work Experience at Attwells

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 [...]

By |2025-10-02T10:44:16+00:00June 17, 2025|Categories: Attwells Internal News, Careers, Employment|Tags: , , , , |
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Everything You Need to Know About the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)

If you aspire to become a solicitor in England and Wales, you may have heard about the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). The SQE is a new system introduced to assess the competence of prospective solicitors. This blog post will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the SQE, its structure, content, and the process to qualify as a solicitor through this examination. What is the SQE? The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is a new assessment framework introduced by the [...]

By |2023-06-30T11:52:55+00:00June 30, 2023|Categories: Careers|Tags: , , , , , |
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The 4 day working week – what employers need to know

Calls for a 4-day working week have increased since the pandemic and the results of the world’s largest 4-day working week trial were recently released. According to the trial, 39% of employees reported feeling less stressed and 71% reported lower levels of burnout. Employers also reported 65% fewer sick and personal days being taken. While these are positive results, this new approach to work can be a complicated area. With this in mind, we outline what employers should know if [...]

By |2023-03-24T12:05:55+00:00March 24, 2023|Categories: Careers, Conveyancing|Tags: , , , |
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Why I chose to become a conveyancer rather than do a training contract

I was born and bred in Leicester, I come from a close family and stayed in the city to do my law degree at Leicester University. When it came to doing my Legal Practice Course (LPC) I was keen to stretch my wings and moved to Cambridge, where I obtained a scholarship to BPP University Law School. It was only when I started my LPC that I realised I still wasn’t clear on what direction I wanted to take [...]

By |2023-03-13T10:23:36+00:00March 13, 2023|Categories: Careers, Conveyancing|Tags: , , , |
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Attwells Solicitors LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales under number OC327266. Its registered office and principal place of business is at Sun Buildings, 35-37 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1PU. Attwells Solicitors LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority: SRA numbers 466580 Ipswich, 657512 Colchester, 8009174 Woodbridge, and 437697 Bakers Street, London. VAT Registration No. 911 2527 59. We use the word "partner", on this website and generally, to refer to a member of the limited liability partnership or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications. Confirmation as to the member/employee/consultant status of a partner practising through the LLP can be provided on request. Please note our adverts, blogs, FAQs and videos are correct at the time of publishing and do not constitute as legal advice.

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