Aspiring Solicitors

On average, nearly 50% of our partner firms’ intakes are represented by AS Members who were involved in our numerous opportunities 🤯 What does this mean? Well, it means nearly half of our partner firm intakes were represented by: ✅ highly talented aspiring solicitors from diverse backgrounds ✅ individuals who benefitted from AS’ coaching, mentoring, virtual diversity law fairs and workshops 💡 Allow Aspiring Solicitors to support your firm’s recruitment strategy. Want to find out how? Drop us a message to find out more! #aspiringsolicitors #partnerwithus #commerciallaw #diverselawyers

Ever wondered what a day looks like for an employment partner at a top law firm?  💪🏼 Miriam, an employment law partner at Mayer Brown, takes us through a typical day in her role, and what it means to balance leadership with hands-on legal work. #AspiringSolicitors #MayerBrown #legalcareer #commerciallaw #trainingcontract #vacationscheme

In today’s video, associate and AS Alumnus, George explains why all kinds of work experience whether paid, unpaid, virtual, voluntary, legal or not is important. He also reflects on his own work experiences that lead him to securing a training contract with Freshfields! ✨ #aspiringsolicitors #freshfields #legalcareer #commerciallaw #trainingcontract #vacationscheme

Have you secured a vacation scheme, and are looking to convert it into a training contract offer? Join our expert-led workshops designed to help you make a lasting impression - learn best practice, networking, and much more! 📆 22 and 25 November 2024 ⏰ 12 - 2pm 📍 Virtual Click here to sign up: https://loom.ly/B4uRnQ0 #aspiringsolicitors #vacationscheme #trainingcontract

🌟 Welcome to AS’ learning series, in collaboration with Freshfields. This is the first video in a six part series, where we interview George Whittingham, an associate at Freshfields and AS Alumnus. In this video, he shares his journey as an Economics student to securing a training contract at Freshfields. A must-watch for anyone from a law and non-law background considering a career in law 💼 #aspiringsolicitors #freshfields #legalcareer #commerciallaw #trainingcontract #vacationscheme

Do you have an interview or assessment centre coming up? 🤔 Well, if it is with one of our partner law firms, as an AS Member you are entitled to a FREE 1-2-1 coaching session with one of our amazing coaches, formed of former lawyers and early careers specialists! 🚀 At Aspiring Solicitors, we will never charge our members for the range of offerings we provide.🤝 To unlock your full potential, book your coaching session with our experts today❗️ Click here to find out more: https://loom.ly/joD_W6M 💻

At Aspiring Solicitors, we collaborate with law firms like BCLP to organise impactful programmes that empower diverse talent 🌟 Alison Klarfeld, Head of Corporate Responsibility at BCLP, has praised our collaboration on the Career Kick Start programme for Year 12 students, where through personalised coaching and expert-led workshops, we helped future professionals overcome challenges like impostor syndrome and better understand what it’s like to work in law. Partner with us to create more inclusive and supportive environments for the next generation of lawyers 🔑 💼 Contact us to learn more about working with AS! #AspiringSolicitors #diversityandinclusion #diverselawyers #legalcareers #commerciallaw

Did you know Miriam Bruce was a trainee solicitor at Mayer Brown and progressed all the way to partner? In today’s video, we share why she decided to remain working in the firm! ✨ #AspiringSolicitors #MayerBrown #legalcareer #commerciallaw #trainingcontract #vacationscheme

✨ AS Excel offers bespoke coaching to boost your application to A&O Shearman’s First Year Programme, including: 🚀 Application reviews by AS expert coaches (13 January – 1 February 2025) 🚀 Mock interview preparation (24 – 28 February 2025) Applications are considered on a rolling basis - apply now: https://loom.ly/gfl5cug #aspiringsolicitors #aoshearman #excel #diverselawyers #nonrussellgroup #firstyearuni

✨ We are delighted to welcome Michelle Ruddle to the AS team! Michelle will be working across our Brand and Marketing and Talent teams, bringing 18 years of experience from working in Early Careers Recruitment, Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing at JPMorgan, Barclays Capital, Hogan Lovells and Deutsche Bank. Michelle's deep interest in diversity, rooted in her Māori heritage and social mobility background, drives her passion for supporting underrepresented students. She particularly enjoyed leading Early Careers diversity initiatives at previous firms and is committed to helping students access the legal profession and thrive 🤝 #aspiringsolicitors #teamannouncement #diverselawyers