The fear of not fitting in is common, especially when starting a career in Law which has historically been seen as only for individuals from specific backgrounds, such as those with a university degree, or connections in the industry. This feeling could lead to doubt, as individuals might worry they wouldn’t belong in a traditional law office environment.
However, we are challenging this by offering opportunities to people from a wide range of backgrounds, through our apprenticeship and other routes into Law. We, along with many other firms, are embracing diversity and inclusion, recognising that success in law is not determined by a specific background, but by passion, dedication, and hard work.
Concerns about fitting in are natural, but they are often lowered once individuals step into modern law offices. Attwells now operates with open-plan office spaces and diverse teams that encourage collaboration and inclusion. We often run firm-wide social events and quizzes to try and help this and allow an open and welcoming place for communication for all.
These environments should make it easier for new hires to feel welcomed and supported, regardless of their background or experience level.
