Beth said: “I went through the selection process, and am now in my third year with Gordons. To say I have no regrets would be an understatement. The firm pays apprentices’ course fees and salaries, so unlike people who attend university, we’re earning and gaining hugely valuable practical experience from day one, plus avoiding running up huge student debts.
“Unlike people in many similar schemes unveiled by other law firms more recently,
Gordons’ apprentices also qualify as legal executives up to the very highest level. That means the sky’s
the limit for our future careers, and there’s no reason why any of us shouldn’t become a partner or even managing partner in the future.”
Beth is now part of Gordons’ Leeds-based property litigation team, enjoying a varied and dynamic role. Her highlights have included involvement in two High Court trials in London and prominent litigation concerning a landlord and tenant lease renewal dispute. Beth helps the team with a number of famous clients, including supermarket group Morrisons and Yorkshire Building Society, and says she loves the fact that no two days are the same.
She said: “The exposure I’ve had to high value clients and litigation has really increased my commercial awareness. I also thrive on the relationship you’re able to develop with clients who turn to you for legal advice and guidance. It’s a real team effort here and it’s great to be part of that.
“The support I receive is fantastic. I get great guidance from experienced and senior people. I also have an allocated mentor, a qualified legal executive, who understands the journey I’m taking, as well a supervisor, Andrew Todd, partner and head of the property litigation department.”
Beth said that being an apprentice at Gordons had offered much more than a legal qualification. It had also developed her into a well-rounded and confident young individual.
She said: “I would definitely recommend other school leavers who may not be able to attend university to consider apprenticeships. I’m very proud of what I’ve achieved to date and that I have a definite legal career ahead of me at just 20 years of age.”
Barbara Rollin, partner and head of Gordons’ apprenticeship programme, said: “Beth has made a fantastic contribution to the firm already and shown she has the talent and ambition to have a successful career in law. She’s a respected and valued member of our team.”
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