Encouraging Innovation through our trainee Legal Tech and Innovation programme!

People Stories Encouraging Innovation through our trainee Legal Tech and Innovation programme! By Chloe Stratford 16 Apr 2025 | 1 minute read Legal tech is a big topic that will play a role in the future careers of legal professionals. Trainees are our lawyers of the future, so it is important to explore tech and encourage innovation from the very start of their careers as it plays a pivotal and growing role in the delivery of legal services. Over the last six months, our second-year trainees have been taking part in our Legal Technology and Innovation programme. This modular programme enables our trainees to explore the world of legal tech, develop sector focused client solutions and work collaboratively to deliver a group pitch in a 'Dragons Den' style setting. The aim of the programme is to enrich knowledge, understanding and skills around technology and innovation in legal services. We asked a couple of our trainees how they found the programme and what they gained from the experience. Plus we hear what our judging panel thought! Harry Jupp, Trainee Solicitor Over the past six months I have gained a valuable insight into how technology can be applied within the legal industry to improve client services. I’ve learnt about the management of disruptive technologies and improved my understanding of design thinking and how this can translate into technological solutions for clients. My highlight was having the opportunity to speak to a number of colleagues across the firm, from the Private Equity sector to the Business Development team, discussing potential barriers clients face, our ideas and how these can develop into pragmatic and effective solutions. This has given me a first-hand experience on how a legal tech solution can be pitched, funded and integrated within the firm and subsequently advertised to clients. This course has enabled me to think critically about the application of technology in legal practice, and presenting our idea has helped improve my communication and presentation skills, which will be hugely valuable for both my role as a trainee and as I develop throughout my career Pause slider Play slider "I very much enjoyed it, always so refreshing to see how whole heartedly the trainees engage with the challenges they are presented with!" Carol Phillips, Partner Judging panel member "All the presentations were of an exceptionally high standard. Each group demonstrated a solid understanding of the importance of identifying and solving real problems gathered from relevant stakeholders." Sophie Anderson, Head of Digital Adoption Judging panel member Find our more about training at the firm Related View all Previous People Stories Supporting Lowri’s home-buying journey with our free mortgage advice benefit 2nd March 2026 People Stories Legacy spotlight: Meet our Legacy Administration team 27th February 2026 People Stories How to use AI authentically when applying to law firms 23rd January 2026 Event Insights Watch now | Step into Foot Anstey 6th November 2025 Articles How enhanced parental leave can support you and you family 15th July 2025 News Foot Anstey launches market leading parental leave policy 2nd July 2025 People Stories Becca contributes to our growing Private Equity sector during her training contract 27th May 2025 News Achieve programme Highly Commended at prestigious People in Law Awards 20th May 2025 People Stories Meet Emma Facey 19th May 2025 People Stories Our Commercial Litigation team share career insights with a local school 6th May 2025 People Stories Jasmine reflects on her first few months at the firm 26th March 2025 People Stories Melissa develops her commercial awareness on her training contract 5th March 2025 Next1234