Beyond Programme 2025

Beyond is a new Early Careers equality, diversity, and inclusion initiative that recognises the lack of diversity in the legal sector and acknowledges barriers that may be in place to enter the industry. For the inaugural cycle (2024-2025) the programme will focus on candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds.

At TLT, everyone is welcome. You can be open about who you are and what you stand for - we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.  Inclusion is at the core of our strategy, and we’re committed to delivering sustainable and meaningful change. We’re trusted to deliver a workplace that is open and inclusive and where everyone is supported in their work, development, and wellbeing.

Pre-programme

During the application process, the Early Careers team will host two webinars:

Introduction to Beyond: this session will provide you with the opportunity to meet the Early Careers team, gain and insight into the programme, and ask any questions. You can sign up the webinar here. 

Beyond - an insight into the recruitment process: this session will guide you through the recruitment process and provide you with some top tips regarding how to succeed in the application and assessment stages. You can sign up to the webinar using the following here. 

The Beyond Programme – Bristol, Manchester, & Scotland

Successful Beyond candidates will commence their programme in Spring 2025. As part of the programme, candidates will:

Be assigned a mentor;

Assigned a Trainee buddy;

Attend an induction session where candidates are introduced to the firm and have the opportunity to meet key TLT stakeholders and network;

Attend 3 learning and employability sessions to develop key employability skills for success in the application process and as a trainee;

Attend a legal workshop;

Attend the two-week Vacation Scheme in chosen location;

Be considered for a Training Contract with TLT following the conclusion of programme and Vacation Scheme.

What to expect during the TLT Vacation Scheme

Beyond candidates will automatically be offered a place on our Vacation Scheme. The Vacation Scheme is a paid work experience programme whereby you will work on live legal work under the supervision of a fee-earning member of staff. The Vacation Scheme is designed to provide you with an insight into the life of a Trainee Solicitor at TLT, working with our clients to provide a range of legal services.

No two days will be the same, however, your time with TLT will consist of: working on live cases; attending meetings; attending court/events with your team; reviewing documentation; attending social events; and just experiencing our culture first-hand.

Those who attend the Vacation Scheme will be considered for a Training Contract with TLT. In England, TLT is now committed to the SQE as a route to qualification and will only facilitate and sponsor studying this with our preferred Training Provider; those who hold the LPC will be exempt from the SQE 1 examination. From time to time we may have earlier start dates available based on business need, the Early Careers team will discuss this opportunity with you at offer stage based on the information provided on your application. Those in Scotland will undertake the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.

Beyond minimum requirements:

Penultimate year/final year law student*; or

Graduate from any discipline (PGDL will be required prior to commencement of SQE prep course);

2:1 degree (obtained or predicted)

*In Scotland Beyond is open to Law Students/Graduates/Accelerated LLB students only.

This programme is part of our commitment to eliminate barriers to entry into the legal profession for ethnically diverse aspiring lawyers. We are actively seeking applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Candidates who narrowly miss out on a place on the Beyond programme will be automatically considered for a Vacation Scheme with TLT.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people.

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you require any reasonable adjustments, please reach out to us on Train@tlt.com.