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: , , , , |

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 [...]

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 [...]

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: , , , , , |

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: , , , |

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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