Unlock Your Legal Career: Insights Day with Access Legal and Urban Lawyers

London-based law students recently participated in an Insights Day hosted by Access Legal in partnership with Urban Lawyers. This event provided invaluable practical advice and learning opportunities for aspiring legal professionals, aimed at enhancing their career readiness in the legal sector.

Access Legal, a prominent provider of software and services to the UK legal market, showcased its commitment to diversity and talent retention within the legal profession. Students gained insights into the legal industry, including best practices for interviews and CV development, equipping them with essential skills for securing their first legal job.

One participant described the event as “an honour,” highlighting the inspiration and constructive feedback received, which boosted their confidence for future interviews. The day emphasized the need for social mobility and diversity in the legal field, with Urban Lawyers’ founder, Dr. Tunde Okewale OBE, expressing the initiative's goal to make legal careers more accessible to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Andrew Stevens, General Manager at Access Legal, remarked on the eagerness of students to learn and prepare for their future careers, reinforcing Access Legal's dedication to fostering a diverse workforce and supporting the legal market. Supporting charities aligns with The Access Group's core values, as employees engage in various initiatives throughout the year to give back to communities.

Access Legal actively promotes charitable projects through its Charity of the Year initiative and The Access Foundation, which aims to address the digital divide and enhance local community support.