Foot Anstey, the regional law firm with an office in Bristol, has continued to invest in talent to support its future growth strategy, including introducing a pioneering legal apprenticeship scheme and increasing its number of trainee solicitors.
In offering two different routes into the legal profession, the firm is supporting access to the law more than ever before. It has received a record number of applications for the chance to start a career with an award-winning firm.
Last year Foot Anstey, which also has offices in Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton and Truro, was amongst the first in the country to put in place a dedicated legal apprenticeship scheme as an alternative to the traditional university route to becoming a lawyer.
Six apprentices joined on the first intake of a three-year programme – an initiative which has been praised in the legal industry and awarded by Weston College as New Apprentice Employer of the Year.
The firm has also increased by 50% the number of positions it makes available for the traditional trainee solicitor route from university. These trainees work with the firm’s regional, national and international clients on a two-year contract alongside some of its top lawyers.
HR director Ramsey Mirza said: “We consistently invest in our people to ensure our clients have access to the best lawyers. Foot Anstey lawyers are given top-class training and the opportunity to see how our nationally acclaimed experts support the ambitions of our clients.
“We are very proud to welcome our new trainees and apprentices to the firm and are deeply committed to supporting more opportunities to enter and progress in the legal profession.”
Pictured: Foot Anstey’s 2015 intake of trainees
