WRIGHT HASSALL AND WARWICK UNIVERSITY TEAM-UP FOR MENTOR SCHEME

Added: (Tue Feb 23 2010)

Pressbox (Press Release) - A Midlands law firm is helping the next generation of lawyers gain a special insight into the legal world.

Wright Hassall, of Leamington Spa, is working with the University of Warwick to mentor around 20 law students, by offering guidance and advice about the industry.

The scheme was trialled last year after solicitor Toni Sharp, a former Warwick student, considered ways in which the 200-strong firm could help the university’s school of law.

And, after positive feedback, the firm rolled out the scheme this year, with 10 experienced lawyers taking part.

Ms Sharp said: “The mentoring scheme has gone very well and the students seem to be benefitting from the advice.

“When I was a student, I found any guidance professionals were able to provide beneficial, and I hope that the scheme will enable Wright Hassall to provide such advice in a more structured format.

“We’re trying to assist not just with advice on specific or technical areas of law, but with general guidance on how to develop a career too.

“From our point of view, it’s important that regional firms such as Wright Hassall work with institutions like the University of Warwick to help support the next generation of high calibre lawyers.”

Students were asked to apply to be mentored before the start of the autumn term, and submit an application on what they wanted to achieve from the mentoring scheme.

Charlotte Bamford, a third year law LLB student, said she had found the scheme extremely helpful.

“It’s very good to have someone who knows what you’re going through in terms of applications, and my mentor, Toni, has given me some great advice – particularly about job applications,” Ms Bamford said.

“I’m very grateful for the help I’ve received and hopefully this extra support will stand me in good stead once I’ve graduated.”

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