Harper Macleod joins Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) initiative in Inverness
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A HIGHLAND law firm has become the first to partner with a skills development programme.
Harper Macleod is partnering with the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) initiative and lawyers from the firm’s Inverness office have hosted a virtual question-and-answer session with around 100 S4-S6 students from 14 schools across the region, including Culloden Academy and Thurso High School.
The event gave insight into how to start a legal career, as well as other roles available in a law firm.
A competition run during the event, asking students to explain their dream job in 500 words and how they would make a difference to society, was won by Leah Hardwick from Culloden Academy.
Lawyers will soon be visiting the secondary to talk to young people preparing to leave school. The discussion will focus on property, covering aspects such as renting vs buying, what young people need if they are looking to buy a property, or become a rental tenant, as well as careers in the property sector.
Jill Fryer, a partner at Harper Macleod based in Inverness, said: “As one of the area’s largest independent firms, we have a responsibility to pass on our experience to young people across the Highlands.
“The local economy is growing, and there are a variety of careers on offer today which perhaps weren’t a few years ago, so it’s important we contribute to supporting the development of different and diverse skills.
Stewart Nicol, chief executive of Inverness Chamber of Commerce, which co-ordinates the region’s DYW programme, said: “We are delighted to have worked with the team from Harper Macleod to help young people in our area be inspired and informed about careers in law.
“With a co-ordinator in every secondary school, DYW aims to connect employers and the world of education to enable young people to learn more about the career options they have and what steps they need to take to achieve their goals. This event was a fantastic opportunity for those interested in a career in law.”
