Career development
Promotion programme
Learning and development

Thrive - Mentoring for Black Lawyers

Business Unit Legal Services
Location London/Bath/Oxford&Swindon
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This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

This is a mentoring programme where you will be partnered with a legal professional meeting virtually once a month for 6 months.

Mentoring for Future Lawyers

We are a progressive UK Top 100 law firm known widely for our technical expertise and inclusive culture. We have a strong focus on diversity and inclusion because we recognise that increasing diversity will help us nurture the best talent, deliver the best outcomes for our clients, and make us a great place to work.

As part of our range of diversity initiatives, we’re proud to offer our Thrive Mentoring Programme to support and develop the next generation of talented Black lawyers.

What to expect from our Thrive Mentoring Programme

Our Thrive Mentoring Programme pairs our legal professionals with students from traditionally under-represented groups, so that every student can fulfil their potential regardless of background.

Our mentors are supportive and experienced lawyers who will offer one-to-one impartial guidance, encouraging you to grow, develop and improve your confidence to prepare you for a future career in law.

You will have the opportunity to select your mentor, and together, over a period of six months, you will discuss your personal development goals and plan how to achieve them. This programme is fully remote however there may be opportunities to meet face to face.  

At the end of the programme, we will provide you with a completion certificate to celebrate your achievement. We will also invite you to future Training Contract Insights sessions, recruitment workshops, and networking opportunities with other aspiring lawyers from across our programmes.

Our programme offers many benefits including:

  • Getting industry insight, practical advice, encouragement and support to help you feel empowered.
  • Improving your confidence and resilience to help you succeed.
  • Sharing experiences to provide a mutual learning opportunity.
  • Developing your communication, study, and personal skills.
  • Building your personal and professional network in preparation for your future career.

How to apply

This programme is only open to candidates who are Black African, Black Caribbean, Black British, or of mixed heritage. Candidates must also meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • Studying at a UK University at undergraduate (second or final year) or postgraduate level, or
  • Recently graduated from a UK University.
  • Have an interest in pursuing a legal career in the UK.
  • Have not accepted a training contract with any law firm or legal team. 

Applications close on 1 December 2023, with the programme running from January 2024 – June 2024. To apply, complete the application form on our website. Successful applicants will be invited to a virtual interview during December 2023.

We’re RWK Goodman – a progressive Top 100 law firm. We exist to unlock potential and create a lasting positive impact for our clients, colleagues and communities. Our purpose is what drives our business forward. It’s our guiding principle. And it’s why our clients trust us to be their life-long legal partner.

Over 570 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 core divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. We are widely known for our technical expertise and diverse client base across industries and sectors.

As a people-focused firm, ours is a culture of heart, not ego. In our inclusive environment, we support each other as we strive for success. For ourselves. For each other. And for our clients and communities.

We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we’re committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can thrive and achieve your full potential. Because this isn’t ‘just another job in law’. This is an opportunity for ambitious legal professionals to develop rewarding careers, in a culture that cares.

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.

Over a number of years, we have developed a robust and transparent framework which shows you exactly what you need to achieve in order to grow your career at the firm. This isn’t just about hitting KPIs.

The framework helps you to understand how your contribution and behaviours are woven together to create the basis for your progression in the firm. From Secretary to Partner, you can see exactly what is expected of you along the way.

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