Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

It is central to our values that our team reflects the diverse community around us and that everyone at Sharpe Pritchard can be themselves and bring their authentic selves to work. We know that ensuring diversity and inclusion is not just the right thing to do, it yields a wider range of skills, broader experience and perspectives which in turn leads to more innovation, problem solving, strategic development and higher engagement.

We are proud that the firm has a long history of gender equality at every level in the firm and that we buck the trend within professional services in having achieved gender balance in partnership for a number of years – but we want to do even better. Achieving true equity, diversity and inclusion is a core aim at Sharpe Pritchard and we very much welcome applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion or belief, age or disability.

• Our Initiatives
• Disability Support
• Social Mobility
• Gender Pay Gap

We recognise that attracting and retaining the very best members of staff, who are reflective of the diverse communities we serve, is fundamental to our success and that of our clients. We aim to lead by example and be recognised as an inclusive organisation, ensuring anyone can access the profession no matter their background. Within the last 12 months we:

• Welcomed our first cohort on to our Trainee Solicitor Programme; a fully funded 32-month graduate apprenticeship, as well as hosting an insight evening for potential applicants.
• Partnered with the 10,000 Black Interns initiative to offer a six week paid internship.
• Continued our work with the PRIME & The Sutton Trust, providing access to work experience to students from low social economic backgrounds.
• Worked with our Charity Partner, Reach out to Kids (ROK) to raise vital funds and provide access to work experience to students from low social economic backgrounds.