Jacksons' Blog

Runaway Horses

In what is becoming a frighteningly frequent occurrence, a second incident involving runaway horses bolting through London after unseating their riders occurred on July 1st.

Read this before you accept your Ts&Cs

We are living in a modern, digital era and the popularity of online purchases has risen sharply in recent times.
Consumers like the convenience, ease and speed of buying goods or services online.

Funded Childcare hours increase

Following the announcement in the Spring Budget in 2023, the proposed childcare funded plans are starting to roll out from next month.

A career in the law and life as a woman

On this international women’s day and inspired by reading Lady Hale’s autobiography (Spider Woman), I have been reflecting on my own career in law and life as a woman.

Why businesses should plan more for the future

It’s often one of the last things businesses think about but Managing Partner and Head of Jacksons Corporate and Commercial team, Tony Wentworth, believes succession planning should be much higher up a firm’s list of priorities, and outlines the key reasons in a feature for Wear Business magazin

From YTS scheme employee to partner – why Toby Joel is keen to support the next generation

As part of Apprenticeship Week, we’ve been catching up with some Jacksons Law apprentices, to find out how they are enjoying their roles and courses.
Today, we hear from partner Toby Joel, who has spent more than 34 years with Jacksons, after starting on a YTS scheme in 1989.

Hands-on experience of apprenticeship at Jacksons Law beats ‘sitting down revising’

As part of Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with some Jacksons apprentices to find out how they were enjoying their roles and courses.
Today, Oliver McPartland, 19, from Nunthorpe, tells us what it’s like to be an apprentice solicitor at Jacksons.

Jay Proudler enjoys the best of both worlds after choosing a solicitor apprenticeship

Best of both worlds for apprentice Jay Proudler, who will have years of experience in a Law Firm when his peers graduate from University.
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with some Jacksons apprentices to find out how they were enjoying their roles and courses.

Apprenticeship route helps Alayna back into education and training

As part of Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with some Jacksons apprentices to find out how they were enjoying their roles and courses.
Today, Alayna Johnson, 25, from Ingleby Barwick, a finance apprentice, shares her story.

Jacksons first solicitor apprentice reflects on great first year with the firm

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with some Jacksons apprentices to find out how they were enjoying their roles and courses.
Today, David Armitage, 19, from Middlesbrough, shares his experience of being the firm’s first solicitor apprentice.