EDINBURGH-based solicitor and property agent Watermans has launched its newest authorized trainee recruitment marketing campaign for graduates.
The agency, which has its head workplace in Leith, goals to modernise the sector utilizing a contemporary course of to draw aspiring authorized graduates.
They’re attempting to maneuver away from the usual recruitment course of to safe one of many restricted trainee placements within the nation, which may be tedious.
Historically, legislation graduates can be anticipated to cross formal assessments throughout their quest to kick off their authorized careers with standard corporations.
Nonetheless, Watermans is encouraging candidates aspiring to interrupt the traditions of the authorized trade to showcase their personalities both by means of a video, presentation or artwork.
The owner-led agency, which additionally has places of work in Glasgow and Dundee, prides itself on offering purchasers ‘easy authorized recommendation’.
They intention to onboard the fitting individuals by attending to know the person behind the legislation diploma by means of a easy but progressive recruitment course of.
Watermans trainees practise legislation from day one and are trusted with their very own caseload, all of the whereas being supported by their friends to make sure they acquire the mandatory expertise to start their authorized careers confidently.
Final 12 months’s inaugural programme noticed seven legislation graduates be part of the enterprise.
Purposes for the 2024 Authorized Traineeships are open for anybody holding a Diploma in Skilled Authorized Apply.
They run till Monday, 28 January, with an identical variety of locations accessible this summer season.
Managing director Scott Whyte stated: “Following the success of our 2023 trainee recruitment marketing campaign, we’re delighted to launch our plans to tackle additional trainee solicitors in 2024.
“Our strategy to recruitment isn’t simply out of the field – it throws the outdated conventional field within the bin and takes a totally contemporary strategy.
“To begin with, we give college students the credit score they deserve. They’re clever, bold and high-achieving people to have already achieved their LLB.
“We don’t want to check their maths or reasoning expertise with evaluation centres or psychometric testing.
“We have an interest within the personalities of the individuals we convey into the enterprise. How will they work together with their colleagues and our purchasers?
“That’s what will outline a Watermans trainee and finally make them a well-rounded and ‘human’ solicitor within the years to come back.”
Current analysis by The Legislation Society of Scotland reveals that smaller, 1 to 5-partner corporations, are accountable for coaching 32% of Scotland’s younger solicitors.
Evie Brown was one among final 12 months’s intakes. She stated: “I’m a first-year trainee within the conveyancing workforce and it’s secure to say that no two days are the identical.
“What I like most about Watermans is the superb workforce that I work with who’re very encouraging and supportive.
“Starting your authorized profession generally is a very daunting expertise however I’ve been made to really feel extremely welcome.”
