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Learning and development opportunities

Whatever the size of your ambitions, at Clarke Willmott you’ll be encouraged to share and achieve your goals. You will have access to all the resources you need to stay on top of your skills and to develop your expertise. We want you to define and grow your career in the way that is right for you, and you can count on us for guidance and support along the way.

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New starters

Your welcome to Clarke Willmott will be tailored to you and range from informal networking to learning how our IT systems work and business development training. We want you to feel part of our team from day one and when you join us, you will receive everything you need to make the transition to your new role as easy as possible.

Continuing professional development (CPD) for lawyers

As a qualified lawyer at Clarke Willmott, you will have the opportunity to learn from the best. Most of your CPD requirements will be met through our in-house training programme that will be tailored to your needs. However, there are no limits – when your learning goals go beyond what our programme offers you, we will be by your side to ensure your aims are met externally. You will also have the option to join our coaching and mentoring schemes.

Promotion preparation for lawyers

When you work with us, your path to promotion will be clearly defined, transparent and based solely on your performance. As you work your way up the ranks, your role is likely to change significantly and be accompanied by an increase in responsibility. You will receive training to equip you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in your next role.

Professional development for business services teams

There is a huge variety of expertise in our business services teams and your training goals will be unique to you, your role and how you would like it to develop. You will have the freedom to identify courses from external providers that support your growth, as well as access to internal training initiatives. You will also be able take advantage of financial support and study leave for professional courses that lead to certification.

CW Management Development

As a people manager, you will have the opportunity to embark on our Manager Master Class series – a six module course designed to develop your leadership and managerial skills. Throughout this course, you will explore what it means to be an effective leader and how these skills can contribute to your success, the success of your team and to the success of the firm.

Training to be a solicitor with Clarke Willmott

When you are training to be a solicitor with Clarke Willmott, you’ll learn from more senior members of the team and may turn your hand to a number of practice areas. It will be a challenging and rewarding start to your career and you’ll have our full support as you balance on the job learning with studying. Upon completion you will be welcomed to the team as a solicitor, having established a strong foundation for a fantastic career.

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