Reignite academy – for Lawyers seeking to Reignite their private practice career.

Reignite academy – for Lawyers seeking to Reignite their private practice career.

Are you an experienced lawyer who stepped away from a career in a city private practice?  Perhaps you took a complete break, or perhaps went freelance and got stuck working below your potential.   Do you find yourself considering a return, motivated by the desire to get your career back on track, the opportunity for further personal development and, frankly, doing more rewarding work?

The Reignite Academy is a flexible, development-focused programme that helps City trained lawyers return to careers in private practice.  You will join one of our member firms for a six month period of paid training, coaching and work experience in your particular area of expertise.   Part time and/or flexible working is considered for most of our roles.

At present our member firms have a number of opportunities for those with banking and finance backgrounds, with particular interest in those with expertise in:

• Derivatives
• Leverage Finance
• Structured Finance
• Funds
• FS Regulatory

What support is on offer?

The programme is designed to be a supportive way for you to return to your career. Support is available at each step of the way. First interviews include guidance and coaching on career plans and ensuring your CV best represents you. Upon offer with a member firm you will be supported with pre-commencement training, and a further 3 personal one-to-one coaching sessions over the next 6 months. In addition you will be part of a cohort of people who are all in similar career stages to yourself, providing you with a great support network.

What did candidates say about the programme?

 “This is an incredible opportunity to get my city career back on track: everyone involved has been able to see beyond what looks like a strangely shaped CV and unusual career path.  And yet for me, taking a break enabled me to come back stronger. I’m grateful for the chance and can’t wait to get started.”

 “I can’t believe that people were willing to look at me with such a long gap on my CV.  And I’m so incredibly grateful and excited”

Eligibility

Our doors are open to people who have taken a complete break as well as those who are working but are under-employed or in roles where they are working below their potential.  You need not have trained in one of the member firms but must have trained and qualified in a reputable city firm. 

We are looking for people who are:

·       UK trained and qualified lawyers

·       Enthusiastic about reigniting their private practice law careers

·       Keen to learn and looking for further personal development opportunities

·       Ready for the next phase of their career.