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Articles and thought leadership from our legal mentors, trainers and recruitment teams

Why Flexible Training Contracts Are the Future

The legal profession is undergoing a quiet revolution. As the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) transforms the path to qualification, the traditional training contract is no longer the only way forward. In fact, the SQE by its very nature embraces flexibility, allowing aspiring solicitors to qualify through diverse experiences gained across different legal settings. For many […]

Accutrainee Recognised Among the Best for Legal Training

Breaking into the legal profession can be challenging, especially for those at the start of their careers. At Accutrainee, our mission has always been to support aspiring solicitors and junior legal professionals with the training, experience and care they need to thrive. That commitment has now been recognised on a national stage.

Kevin's Story About Mental Health in Law

Too many lawyers I speak to still wear stress like a badge of honour. “It is just part of the job.” But it does not have to be. I am not against hard work. I have built my career on it. But I do believe in balance. I believe in recognising when something is off. I believe in giving yourself permission to rest, to move, to get outside, to breathe.

Adesola's Success Story

Adesola’s legal journey didn’t start with a traditional training contract—it started with opportunity. She joined Accuflex, the flexible legal resourcing arm of Accutrainee, as a paralegal and was placed with the litigation team at American Express. From day one, she delivered. Her dedication and capability caught attention, and before long, she was offered an extension—this time as a trainee solicitor under the Accutrainee solicitor training programme.

Developing Leadership Skills

At Accutrainee, we’re proud to offer an award-winning training and legal mentoring programme designed to help legal professionals develop the technical and soft skills they need to thrive. Our approach goes beyond box-ticking, we work with you to build confidence, capability, and the kind of mindset that future leaders are made of. That’s why so many aspiring solicitors are choosing to start their journey with us.

2024 Legal Survey Results

Accutrainee examine results from a recent 2024 legal survey of legal leaders, identifying potential gaps and solutions. In late 2024, as the dust settled on landmark elections in both the UK and the US, Accutrainee launched a Legal Leaders Survey to take the pulse of our network. We wanted to understand how legal teams — particularly in-house — are adapting to today’s fast-moving, complex environment. The findings were eye-opening, surfacing a blend of optimism, concern, and clear calls for change.

What Makes a Legally Binding Contract?

As one of the leading UK legal recruitment and training companies, we ask this question in interviews a lot! You’d be surprised at some of the answers we receive. It’s literally Law 101, yet many candidates struggle to articulate the core principles. Whether you’re an aspiring lawyer or a business professional dealing with contracts daily, […]

Accutrainee - Trainee Scheme of the Year

London, 13 March 2025 – Accutrainee is delighted to announce that we have been honoured with the 'Trainee Scheme of the Year' award at the prestigious LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025.

Gen Z Lawyers: Challenging Tradition

There’s a growing debate in the legal world about Gen Z lawyers and their approach to work. Some senior professionals argue that this generation requires too much hand-holding, while others believe they are simply advocating for a more balanced and sustainable way of working. It all started when top US firm Gibson Dunn made headlines by suggesting […]