INSIGHTS

We sat down to tackle a BIG question—how important are grades when securing an apprenticeship? While they can be the first stepping stone, they’re not the only thing that matters.

2025-03-17

A personal journey of leaving university offers for a FinTech apprenticeship, overcoming challenges, and pursuing a master’s at Oxford—highlighting lessons, growth, and advice for aspiring young professionals.

2024-11-28

Explore Adam Smith's journey as a solicitor apprentice at Attwells Solicitors, insights into in-house counsel responsibilities, the legal implications of Northvolt's bankruptcy, and the growing importance of ADR in today’s legal landscape. Perfect for aspiring apprentices and young legal professionals!

2024-11-25

Discover how a Young Professionals event reshaped Tiora’s perspective on apprenticeships, inspiring her to pursue a Technology Degree Apprenticeship at Accenture. From eye-opening workshops and practical advice to winning an iPad and building her personal brand, this event was the turning point that set her on an exciting career journey filled with growth and opportunity.

2024-11-20

This week we interviewed Jacob Elsdon who is a solicitor apprentice at Osborne Clarke. We also look at the legal perspective of high street bank branch closures and the potential solutions, and for our international outlook we look at the exciting merger between Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer to create HSFK subject to partner approval. Finally, I give my advice on how to demonstrate key transferable skills without sounding generic to create a genuine and interested candidate profile for future employers. 

2024-11-14

Join Zoraez as he shares his inspiring journey at the Young Professionals Conference Reading 2024—a day filled with empowering keynotes, hands-on workshops, and invaluable connections that shaped his career aspirations and personal growth.

2024-11-10

This week we interview George Hannah who is a solicitor apprentice at Lewis Silkin, investigate what lawyers think about AI in law and the legal ramifications of Trump winning the US election. At the end I share some advice learnt the hard way that I hope we can all take on board. 

2024-11-07

In this blog, Laaiba Dar shares her journey from joining Young Professionals at 15 to becoming a dedicated ambassador in Year 13. Motivated by webinars and hands-on experiences like running LinkedIn Headshots at summer conferences, Laaiba built a strong network and discovered the value of seizing opportunities. Her story showcases the impact of the YP community in supporting and inspiring young people on their career paths.

2024-11-03

This week we interviewed Ollie Youngman from HFW, which is a very good interview indeed. We look at HSBC splitting its business into 4 sectors, American firms expanding in Germany and I give my advice on how many applications to apply for.

2024-10-31