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We have had 2 successful Reconnect candidates join our Clinical Risk Team in Winchester in the last 12 months and they have both been fantastic additions to our team. One had only a relative short break from the law, 2 years, another, a very long break of over 15 years. Both have fully embraced the opportunity that the Reconnect Programme has offered them to reignite their passion for the law and the enjoyment they experienced from their earlier legal career and we have seen them grow in confidence as they realise their experience and talent is still relevant. For us, what they bring to the team is a diverse perspective and a real enthusiasm to collaborate in delivering the best for the team and our clients and I am delighted that the Reconnect Programme has enabled returners to the law to meaningfully re-engage with the profession and put their talents to good use. Those kinds of opportunities are hard to find, not just in the legal profession, and I am proud that, as a firm, we are able to provide the support through the Programme that makes this a reality."

We think that it is true to say that the essential skills that you learn as a young lawyer in a good firm remain with you, certainly in our field, litigation. That is what we banked on when hiring Vicky, and we were proven right. There is naturally a period of bedding in, relearning those skills , or rather remembering them and self-confidence is one of the biggest hurdles to get over for the returning lawyer. However, after 6 months behind a DACB desk, the confidence and ability has returned and she is now a key senior member of a team on one our larger and more challenging cases. We are lucky to have her and will look after her.”

The time I save by not having to travel those days mean I can see my children off to school, making sure they’re packed and ready, and helping them with any last minute preparations they need for their day. To me this is invaluable and one of the best advantages of working from home. Then, when everyone’s left the house and I log on, I have the ideal working environment. Peace and quiet, with no interruptions or distractions. I’m fully connected to the network with tools like Skype messenger that allow me to stay connected to the team. I have access to the helpdesk too – but I rarely have any issues. It’s brilliant to have this level of flexibility.”

I returned to legal practice after a five-year break. I had advice from recruiters that this would be difficult, if not impossible so I was thrilled to join DAC Beachcroft through a returners programme. I have received so much support from my team and from the firm as a whole. I have been put in touch with other returners and mentors. Here I am valued on my competencies and abilities, rather than my time away being a barrier to progression. The fact that the firm chose to work with Women Returners on a UK returner programme supporting people to come back into law through supported hires is testament to how committed and supportive the culture truly is.”