More than 100 people have now completed or entered Simplify’s Trainee Conveyancer Programme as the conveyancing group seeks to address skills shortages and attract new talent into the profession.
The milestone comes as the sector continues to grapple with recruitment and retention challenges following the pandemic, with industry estimates suggesting around 15% of conveyancing professionals have left the sector since Covid-19.
Simplify says the programme forms part of its longer-term strategy to build a sustainable talent pipeline for the conveyancing industry, with additional training cohorts planned throughout the year.
The structured 12-month programme is designed to bring new entrants into the profession and equip them with the skills required to progress into qualified conveyancing roles.
CAREER PROGRESSION
The latest cohort completed its training at Premier Property Lawyers’ Manchester office, following earlier programmes at Advantage Property Lawyers in Leeds and JS Law in Leicester, all part of the Simplify group.
Many graduates have subsequently moved into intermediate conveyancer positions, where they continue to develop their expertise while managing cases and progressing towards more senior and management roles.
The programme aims to create what Simplify describes as the “modern conveyancer”, combining legal knowledge, customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with technology to improve the home-moving experience.
FULL SUPPORT
Manchester-based trainee graduate Shah Hussain says: “The past 12 months have been a whirlwind. I loved being part of the training cohort and starting out on my conveyancing journey with a group of colleagues at the beginning of new careers.
“Now that initial training is over, I know Simplify will fully support me as I set my sights on becoming a fully licensed conveyancer.”
David Baxter, Head of Conveyancing at Simplify, adds: “We’re incredibly proud to see another cohort progress into their roles.
“It’s been great to watch their confidence and capability grow over the past 12 months, and to see the impact they’re already having. Programmes like this play an important role in bringing in new talent while ensuring we have the skills needed to support home movers, both now and in the future.”
