Steele Raymond leads in Future Lawyers rankings

This annual guide, now in its 20th edition, is a crucial resource for students aspiring to enter the legal profession, based on anonymous feedback from over 2,000 trainees across more than 100 firms.

In addition to its first-place ranking for work/life balance, Steele Raymond secured second place for both social life and inclusiveness, showcasing a strong commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment for its trainees. The firm also excelled in quality of work, sustainability, legal technology, and client contact, further demonstrating its comprehensive approach to trainee development.

Shaun Guppy, Corporate Partner and Training Principal at Steele Raymond, expressed his delight at the firm’s achievements. “We are thrilled to have achieved such a strong set of results, particularly first place in the UK for work/life balance and second for inclusiveness,” he said. “We pride ourselves on providing our trainee solicitors with a clear, structured, and transparent career path, along with a notable work/life balance. This success is a direct result of the dedication shown by everyone in the firm to ensure our trainees have an outstanding experience.”

The firm has a longstanding tradition of nurturing talent, with many of its current partners, including Chairman Tim Stone and other senior figures, being alumni of Steele Raymond's training program. This commitment to development is central to the firm’s ethos and success.

Managing Partner Jennifer Rogerson noted that the Future Lawyers awards reflect the collaborative and supportive culture at Steele Raymond. “We aim to recruit the best people who are passionate about their work and enjoy coming to the office, which creates a positive atmosphere from our trainees to our partners,” she stated.

Steele Raymond’s scores in the Legal 500 Future Lawyers guide highlight its strong performance across multiple categories:

• 1st for Work/Life Balance – 96.7 out of 100
• 2nd for Social Life – 93.3 out of 100
• 2nd for Inclusiveness – 90 out of 100
• 5th for Quality of Work – 90 out of 100
• 5th for Sustainability – 90 out of 100
• 7th for Legal Technology – 83.3 out of 100
• 13th for Client Contact – 86.7 out of 100

Steele Raymond is actively recruiting for its Training Programme intakes for September 2026 and September 2027, as well as for its 2025 LLB Undergraduate Placement Scheme, continuing its commitment to fostering the next generation of legal professionals.