graduate working environment

Professionalism and service are central to our values.  The firm's growth has been largely organic and there is a consistent tradition based on these principles.

Additionally, although a large practice we are still small enough to retain a sense of community and for you to know every member of staff. We value diversity.  Our partners and solicitors have very different backgrounds, skills and personalities.  For a significant number the law was a second career.  Diversity brings a breadth to our collective experience, provides insight and encourages innovation.

Fitting in at Blake Lapthorn is not about fitting the mould; it's about ability, enthusiasm and contribution in the widest sense.  Our standards are high and to maintain the excellence we aim for we need high calibre people.  There are many ways of measuring this but unless you can demonstrate significant success academically as well as in some other area you are unlikely to be successful.

We work hard; not just at the law, but at personal and business development.  All senior staff are expected to play an active role in the management and growth of the practice.  Evidence of leadership, organisational and social skills will therefore be important.  We want you to demonstrate not only that you are bright, but that you can contribute to enhancing the growth of Blake Lapthorn.

We are now accepting applications for for 2011 - click here for an online application form.