Learning &
Development

Developing the next generation of talent is particularly important to us. We’re committed to providing trainee and earn and learn opportunities, giving people the chance to gain valuable professional experience while developing their skills and working towards recognised qualifications.

We believe this combination of learning and practical experience provides a strong foundation for a successful career. From the start, you’ll have the opportunity to apply what you learn, develop your professional skills and understand how your work contributes to our clients and the wider firm.

Our commitment to future talent has been independently recognised through Platinum membership of The 5% Club. The 5% Club celebrates employers that are committed to providing high-quality earn and learn opportunities and supporting people as they develop their careers.

We were also proud to receive the Youth Futures Award, recognising our work and commitment to supporting young people as they begin and develop their careers.

For our trainees, learning and development is part of the day-to-day experience. Alongside professional study and formal qualifications, you’ll learn from colleagues across the firm, gain practical experience and take on increasing responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with experienced colleagues and develop a broad range of skills. This can include technical knowledge, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and the confidence to work with clients and colleagues.

We believe some of the most valuable professional development happens through the work you do every day.

As you gain experience, you’ll have opportunities to work on different tasks, take on new responsibilities and broaden your understanding of your role. Working alongside experienced colleagues also gives you the chance to learn from their knowledge and experience.

We encourage an open approach to learning. Asking questions, sharing ideas and learning from feedback are all important parts of developing your skills and confidence.

As your experience grows, so can your responsibilities. We want you to feel supported as you take the next step, while giving you the independence to develop your own approach and make a meaningful contribution.

Learning doesn’t stop when you qualify. As you progress with us, much of your development will continue through the work you do, the people you work alongside and the opportunities you have to broaden your experience.

Our bi-annual appraisal process provides dedicated time with your line manager to reflect on your performance, discuss your professional development and talk about your ambitions and next steps.

These conversations give you the opportunity to look at what you’re doing well, identify areas where you’d like to develop and consider what support could help you achieve your goals.

This is complemented by a follow-up meeting with the Partner for your area. It provides another opportunity to discuss your progress, career goals and future development.

We believe that regular conversations are more valuable than waiting for an annual review. That’s why our approach includes ongoing feedback and opportunities to talk about your development throughout the year.

Whether you want to develop your technical expertise, take on greater responsibility or explore a new area of the firm, we want to support you as your career evolves.

The world of work continues to change, and so do the skills needed to succeed. We want our people to have the knowledge, confidence and experience to meet new challenges and make the most of new opportunities.

Professional development can take many forms. It might involve learning from colleagues, gaining a new qualification, taking on a new responsibility or developing skills through your everyday work.

We encourage our people to think about where they want their careers to go and to have open conversations about how they can get there. This helps make learning and development a shared responsibility between you, your manager and the wider firm.

Our aim is to create an environment where people feel encouraged to learn, supported to develop and confident about taking the next step in their career.