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National Apprenticeship Week has arrived. From 10 to 14 February, employers and educational institutions around the country are celebrating apprenticeships as an essential option for people looking to progress in their careers.
While we’ve embraced apprenticeships for many years now, this year we’re taking it even further with the launch of our external apprenticeship programme, designed for college leavers looking for an alternative to university.
This commitment is part of Brabners Career Pathways, which launched last year — a progression programme that celebrates our inclusive learning culture and places apprenticeships at the forefront of development opportunities for our people.
Here's what some our Apprentices had to say about the pathways they chose.
“[My apprenticeship] helped me to develop my confidence and attitude when building relationships with clients. If you’re considering an apprenticeship, it comes with a lot of benefits — such as learning while you’re earning — but not only that, it gives you an understanding of the work you’re doing and which roles you might want to do in the future.”
Isaac Davison, Business Development Executive
“My apprenticeship provides a wonderful balance between on-the-job experience and additional learning. I firmly believe that this route to qualification gives me the best possible grounding for becoming a becoming a solicitor in the future. The apprenticeship has given me the ability to study further key legal topics ahead of my SQE exams and has helped broaden my overall skillset. It allows me to simultaneously learn new information while applying it in my day-to-day role.”
Kieran King, Graduate Solicitor Apprentice
“I’ve gained invaluable experience progressing to qualification alongside working at Brabners. I find this route more suitable for myself as I’m able to put my new knowledge into practice, gain workplace experience and surround myself with professionals who support me in my apprenticeship — all while avoiding student debt.”
Charley Thompson, Paralegal
Our apprenticeships
We understand that life can be busy — especially while studying. That’s why we’re keen to support those who are ambitious about their future, including through additional study leave during demanding times. We also provide a bursary to help fund additional learning materials. The flexibility of apprenticeships — which combine on-the-job training with off-the-job study time — presents a number of ‘career pathways’, helping our people to choose the right route to progression in either a legal or non-legal career.
We deliver apprenticeship programmes through a diverse and engaging range of platforms, including online resources, group coaching and one-to-one attention. Our partnership with Damar Training — powered through BARBRI platforms — ensures that we provide outstanding learning opportunities. Damar’s programmes enable apprentices and their managers to identify and develop skills, knowledge and behaviours that support today’s learners. Its collaboration with O Shaped embeds skills development throughout the programme.
Our apprentices are also supported through regular check-ins with their managers and our learning and development team. We encourage apprentices to meet regularly through social activities to share good practice and support one another.
Helping our people to progress through inclusive, supportive, flexible and collaborative apprenticeships can really make the difference to their careers.
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