Boris Johnson Meets CiLEx at Apprenticeship Fair

CILEx attended the event to raise the awareness of prospective students of the legal apprenticeship route into law. The qualifications they offer provide an alternative route into the profession which provide paralegal training.

Ben Parry, a Legal Services Apprentice at Kennedys Law LLP, was at the event to talk to the students about his experience so far. Ben said: “Being able to give the students an example of what it’s like to be a legal apprentice at a law firm was great. I’m living, breathing proof that going to university to have a career in law isn’t necessary. I’ve not only got my foot in the door, but I’ve got my leg in the door at a highly respected, international law firm!”

During the event CILEx’s stand was paid a visit by the Major of London who was there to show his support for the event. Mr Johnson said: “I have pledged to generate many thousands of apprenticeships in London by 2016, and I hope that many of the young people visiting us here today will be inspired to use an apprenticeship as a springboard to a great career.”