Al Tamimi Academy

Al Tamimi & Company recognize that learning and development is a pivotal part of attracting, retaining and supporting our talent and it is very much at the forefront of the vision of the firm. The Al Tamimi Academy; a designated hub of learning for all our employees across the firm and its curriculum is designed to be a place of learning, addressing the full spectrum of learning needs delivered through a blend of learning methodologies. It covers everything from induction programmes to equip new employees with the knowledge they need to thrive from day 1 to regulatory requirements for lawyers, career progression for all, nurturing junior talent and unlimited scope for personal development through online resources. We understand our people are our most valuable resource. Professional training and development such as the Academy helps us retain our employees, increase our firms profitability and in turn improves our staffs performance when working with clients.

Al Tamimi & Company has always encouraged a culture of development and growth with no boundaries which is evident through our various development programmes, which focus on leadership training, personal development, mentoring and coaching.

Academy Pillars

"Academy Pillars", form the core of the Tamimi Academy. These pillars ensure that the firm is equipped to deliver the best programmes that provide colleagues with the knowledge and information they need to thrive from their first day at the firm. The pillars are designed to ensure that colleagues across the firm have access to regulatory insights, have a clear career progression path, and that junior talent is nurtured, with unlimited scope for personal development using The Tamimi Academy online resources.

The Tamimi Academy also provide the best-in-class training and updates to the Firm’s clients. This ensures we foster relationships and raise competency levels across all our jurisdictions.

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Meet our Al Tamimi Academy Team

Lucy Beales
Lucy Beales

Head of Academy

Cindy Paulse
Cindy Paulse

Learning & Development Manager

Joanne Morris
Joanne Morris

Learning & Development Manager

Tala Shriem
Tala Shriem

Graduate Development Manager

Afaf Bitar
Afaf Bitar

Learning & Development Advisor

We pride ourselves on nurturing and developing the next generation of lawyers and are one of the only law firms to offer the England and Wales Qualification programme in the region. Our trainee programme provides a consistent and positive experience delivered through a structured course, during which trainees have access to opportunities that will lay the foundations for their future careers.

The programme is a two-year Training Contract that consists of both on-the–job learning, including four six-month rotations in different areas of law, and off-the-job learning including legal skills, core skills training and personal development. For us it is vital that our trainees develop and apply practical skills that a lawyer carry’s out routinely, such as drafting, transaction management, and research for client pitches.

To ensure the experience is maximised, we appoint practicing lawyers to supervise and mentor everyone that enters the programme. The trainees also receive regular appraisals of their performance and development throughout the programme.

Tamimi’s Talented Trainees

What we look for in our trainees

General Requirements All applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree and have received their degree certificate having achieved a 2:1 or above (in absence of extenuating circumstances) in order to be eligible for an England and Wales Training Contract. It is not mandatory to upload a covering letter and it will not form part of the application process.

The England and Wales Training Contract is not eligible to anyone who is already qualified in another jurisdiction and/or is admitted to practice in another jurisdiction.

Law Graduates All applicants must have achieved an England and Wales qualifying degree, either a LLB or a BA in Law.

For applicants who are pursuing the SQE Route Not open to applicants who graduated before 2020 and applicants must have registered to sit SQE 1 and have paid for the exam prior to applying.

For applicants who are pursuing/pursued the LPC Route Not open to applicants who graduated before 2020 and if pursuing the LPC route, applicants must have either completed the LPC, be due to complete the LPC or have registered to do the LPC alongside the training contract at the time of applying, including having paid the fee to complete the course.

Non-Law Degree Applicants Not open to applicants who have studied a non-law degree unless the applicant has already passed SQE 1 prior to applying for the training contract.

Applications open from 1 March to 30 April 2024.
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