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EDI Employability Month

At Express Solicitors we are passionate about ensuring equal opportunities for all junior lawyers. This programme has been created to provide advice on how to make positive first steps in your legal career.

In 2026, our employability month will take place throughout February with events on each Wednesday. We will be focusing on assisting those from a lower socio-economic background and will include group seminars and individual practice sessions and feedback. The best performer will receive a spot on our summer Vacation Scheme in 2026.

We are working in partnership with local universities, to identify those who will benefit most from this scheme.

What’s Involved

Date What’s on
February 4, 2026 Welcome & Introduction from our Head of EDI, Raana Lowery & our Emerging Talent Team

CV Workshop

Video Interview Advice Seminar

Mock Video Interviews (Provided on completion)
February 11, 2026 Individual Feedback Sessions on CV and Mock Interview

Interview Advice Seminar
February 18, 2026 Mock Individual Interviews and Feedback

Networking Advice Seminar
February 25, 2026 EDI Panel Talk

Prize Giving

Networking Session

The first three weeks of the EDI Employability Month will be completed virtually and for the final week, you will get the chance to visit our offices.

Ranna Lowery – Head of EDI

Express Solicitors is a firm that lives its values. The numbers speak for themselves: 25% of our employees identify as BAME; 70% of the workforce identify as women and 52.5% of the partnership identify as female. We continually strive for accessible systems and processes and our initiatives translate into real structural change. Along with a full calendar of events and charitable initiatives, we remain committed and open to developing, growing and making an impact.

Diversity and Inclusion at Express Solicitors

Express Solicitors has been a forward-thinking company from the very beginning. Since being founded in 2000, we have prided ourselves on being different and embracing the variety of backgrounds within our teams.

Diversity and Inclusion at Express

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this programme open to?

This programme is open to students who are studying their LLB or GDL and come from a lower socio-economic background.

How can I apply?

We are only taking applications via our partner universities. If you are studying at one of them please contact your careers department. Application will be open with them from October to November 2025.

When will this programme be running?

You will be required to commit up to 3 hours a week, virtually in the first three weeks and at Express Solicitors office in the final week.

Will I need to attend in person?

The first three weeks of the employability month will be completed virtually and for the final week, you will get the chance to visit our offices.

How do I get to the South Court office?

The office benefits from excellent transport links, making it easily accessible by both car and public transport. While the on-site car park is reserved for staff, there are plenty of local parking options within walking distance. For those using public transport, buses 43, 103, and 370 stop at the Leestone Road bus stop directly outside the office, and Benchill tram station is just a 15-minute walk away.

Why is it for only people from a social mobility background?

We have decided to focus on this area first, to allow us to tailor our advice and speakers. Future employability months will be focused on other EDI Groups.

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