Attwells Solicitors has been recognised for its commitment to apprenticeships at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards. The Ipswich-based firm received a highly commended award in the SME Employer of the Year category for the East of England.
The big picture: The award acknowledges the firm's dedication to making legal careers more accessible through apprenticeships, which form a key part of their 10-year growth strategy to double in size.
Why it matters: Apprenticeships are a relatively new pathway in the legal profession, offering opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to enter the industry without traditional routes such as university.
The details:
The firm was selected following a rigorous judging process.
Martine Clark, Emma Matthews and Charlotte Reason accepted the award at a ceremony in Cambridge.
The recognition was in the SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) category, specifically for the East of England region.
What they're saying: "Our experience shows that our best lawyers have grown and evolved alongside us," said Attwells CEO Nick Attwell, highlighting their commitment to nurturing talent from within.
He added:
“We are so proud to have been recognised as highly commended in the National Apprenticeship Awards. Apprenticeships are the people growth plan at Attwells and enable us to make the legal profession accessible to young people from a diverse range of backgrounds.”
Looking ahead: The firm plans to expand apprenticeship opportunities across every department as part of its 10-year growth strategy to double in size.
The bottom line: The award highlights the growing role of apprenticeships in the legal profession, and it's fantastic to see local firms like Attwells making law more accessible to people from different backgrounds.
