As a major contributor to the Scottish economy, the legal sector has a duty to drive the economy forward.

At Brodies we do that through providing clients with exemplary legal advice. But we, and our profession, also have a responsibility to improve access to the jobs that we create. As Nicholas Cheffings, the Chairman of PRIME, the UK-wide alliance committed to improving access to the profession, has said – "talent is everywhere, opportunity is not."

PRIME has given us fantastic opportunities and helped us understand the pathways and career options surrounding law. Your generosity and enthusiasm has been greatly appreciated. 

PRIME student

Brodies is a founding member of PRIME, a pioneering initiative by the UK's leading law firms which aims to encourage greater diversity in the legal profession by offering quality work experience and continuing support to young people from less privileged backgrounds.

We are committed to offering school pupils aged 13-17 the opportunity to take part in a structured work experience programme that is co-ordinated and delivered by Brodies staff from across the firm.

A strong organisation is one that is truly diverse and brings together minds and experiences from across society.

PRIME 2023: Enlightening young talent

Our PRIME students, Julia and Fatima tell us about their work experience at Brodies – highlighting the best part of their week, what they've learned and the how the activities encouraged them to think on their feet.

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PRIME 2023: Enlightening young talent

PRIME 2023: Enlightening young talent

Many are already; and that collaboration in the sector is important. People Engagement Director, Kirstie Maclennan is leading the Cold Spot project, which involved co-ordinating a PRIME project focusing on cold spots across the UK. We are working with a number of other law firms to deliver insight programmes in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow and Inverness. The aim, with the support of other firms, is to target more cold spots in Scotland in 2023.