Previous Graduates

Toria Walker

Toria Walker

Toria Walker read law at the University of Leeds and graduated in 2003. She joined the SR Group in January 2004 and now places lawyers into private practice roles in the Thames Valley, South West and Wales.

On joining the SRG graduate recruitment scheme nearly four years ago I was excited about joining a market leader in recruitment, but also a little apprehensive about my choice of career. I soon knew I had made the right decision, and years later I remain very happy with the firm. Although it has grown considerably since I joined it has managed to keep an exceptionally collegiate and friendly culture.

The advantages of the graduate scheme don't just include the substantial training and continual guidance, I think it's the respect and autonomy you receive from such an early stage that really sets it apart. The graduate scheme here provides a home for personable and ambitious graduates in search of a career that offers constant challenges in a commercial, team-orientated environment.

Tom Pogmore

Tom Pogmore

Tom Pogmore is a law graduate from the University of Birmingham and completed the LPC at Nottingham Law School in June 2004. Tom is now based in our Birmingham office and places lawyers into private practice roles in the East and West Midlands.

Making the decision to move into recruitment was a big one for me and so an established graduate programme was really important. The graduate scheme run by the SR Group gave me a great mix of structured training, often delivered by partners and managers within the group, and practical experience gained whilst working day-to-day supporting the different teams. A combination of both elements gave me a solid grounding in the workings of the business and upon completing the scheme I felt well equipped to run my own desk effectively.

From an early stage junior consultants are encouraged to develop and build client relationships and are afforded a good degree of autonomy. This enables consultants to develop their own approach, which is underpinned by the training received on the graduate scheme. For any graduate looking to embark upon a career in recruitment I'd highly recommend the SRG scheme.

Alex Wiseman

Alex Wiseman

Alex Wiseman graduated from University College London with a law degree in 2002 and subsequently went on to study the LPC at the College of Law in London. Alex joined The SR Group in December 2003 and specialises in private practice recruitment for London law firms.

I chose to join The SR Group because of its excellent profile and reputation within the market as well as the quality of training on offer. The formal graduate training scheme took the form of weekly seminars and was delivered by senior individuals within the business as well as external trainers. On a day-to-day basis, I sat with consultants, shadowed their roles and put what I had learnt into practice. I was given responsibility at a very early stage and rotated through different teams within the business. What struck me most was the quality, professionalism and also good nature of the consultants. Everyone went out of their way to help develop my skills.

On a social level, there was always plenty going on and I formed a real camaraderie with the other graduates. When I finished the graduate scheme after six months I joined the Private Practice team and was up-and-running as a consultant on day one.

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