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Law firm support staff

Law Firm Support Staff: Why Apprenticeships Are a Whole-Firm Strategy

Most law firms recognise that their success depends on more than solicitors and fee-earners, but can struggle to identify and implement practical, structured ways to ...
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Building Professional Foundations in the Legal Sector

Across the legal sector, many firms are noticing a similar pattern: entry-level talent frequently demonstrate strong digital capability and academic achievement but are less prepared ...
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Apprenticeships in law firms

Apprenticeships in Law Firms: A Smarter Way to Develop Legal Talent

The legal sector is facing a recruitment challenge that traditional hiring methods simply can’t solve. With 311,000 workers spread across 8,900 SRA-regulated firms, the competition ...
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What does a business admin apprenticeship involve?

What Does a Business Admin Apprenticeship Involve?

Many employers recognise the value of developing administrative talent but hesitate to engage in business admin apprenticeships because they’re unclear about what the role involves ...
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Small business hiring apprenticeships

The Top 5 Barriers Stopping SMEs from Hiring Apprentices

For many SMEs, hiring apprentices is a sound idea in principle but a difficult decision in practice. The latest Damar Training research, completed in collaboration ...
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Can any company offer an apprenticeship

Can Any Company Offer an Apprenticeship? 

Taking on an apprentice is one of the most effective ways for businesses in England to build skills and strengthen their workforce. However, many employers ...
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