Starting your career can feel like a big step, but you don’t need to have everything figured out. At ETL GLOBAL UK, you’ll join a UK firm within a wider global group, and begin building your career through real work, real support, and real opportunities from day one.
Starting your career is about finding a place where you can learn, grow, and build confidence in real working life. At ETL GLOBAL UK, we look for potential rather than experience, and we support you as you take your first steps into professional services.
A school leaver or undergraduate
Curious, motivated, and willing to learn new skills
Interested in working with real clients and real business challenges
Comfortable asking questions and learning from others
Looking for a supportive environment where you can grow over time
Grace Coyne Solicitor Apprentice, Glaisyers Watch the interviewI left school not really knowing what I wanted to do. Glaisyers has helped aid some decisions where I’ve then gone on to do a paralegal apprenticeship, which has then made me want to further my studies by doing a solicitor apprenticeship.
Legal careers across ETL GLOBAL UK are shaped through hands on involvement in live matters, with structured support designed to build confidence, capability, and long term professional growth.
"Laytons ETL offers hands-on training in a friendly, supportive culture where partners and solicitors fully explain ongoing work. — Tomos Bliss, 1st year trainee"
Our graduate programmes offer a structured introduction to accounting, tax, audit, and legal services, combining practical client experience with professional development. From day one, you’ll take on meaningful responsibilities, supported by qualified mentors, and gain opportunities to explore different practice areas or focus on a specialism that suits your ambitions.
Graduates may also engage in projects with broader UK or international reach, building skills and insight that lay the foundation for a long-term career
"What surprised me most at Glaisyers ETL was how quickly I felt part of the team, contributing to live matters and seeing the impact of my work. — Niamh Howarth, Trainee Solicitor"
We offer school leavers a structured pathway into professional services, giving you the chance to develop practical skills while gaining real client exposure. You’ll receive guidance and mentoring from experienced colleagues, explore different areas such as audit, tax, accounting, or legal services, and have the opportunity to focus on a specialism that matches your interests and strengths.
Early responsibilities and hands-on experience ensure that your first steps in the profession build a strong foundation for long-term growth and career progression.
"We support our people to grow at their own pace, with focus on both well‑being and career progression. - SRLV Employer Values"
Experienced professionals join teams where their expertise is valued, challenged, and expanded. You’ll take ownership of complex client engagements across accounting, tax, legal, and advisory services, collaborating with award‑winning teams recognised for excellence in the UK.
Our culture supports growth at your own pace, with opportunities to specialise, lead projects, and influence client outcomes, while receiving mentoring and development tailored to your experience level.
"I never expected to become a partner at SRLV, but the people and culture kept me motivated. - Adam Stanley, Partner, SRLV"
Becoming a partner within ETL GLOBAL UK combines professional responsibility with the chance to shape firm strategy, lead client solutions, and foster the growth of teams across the UK. Partners help define the direction of their firms while mentoring talent and building lasting client relationships.
Many reflect on their journey as one driven not just by ambition, but by the culture, collaboration, and opportunities for development.
As a school leaver or undergraduate, you will join a local team where you are trusted early, supported as you learn, and given real responsibility from the start. You will work alongside experienced colleagues on live client work, gaining exposure to different projects while building the skills and confidence to grow your career over time.
Support is described by our people as something you genuinely experience, not something written as a principle. From day one, you are guided, trusted, and encouraged to learn through real work, with people around you who are invested in your progress. Your development is shaped by everyday experiences, including how teams work together, how feedback is given, and how you are supported through study, exams, and early career challenges.
Starting your career should feel straightforward, not complicated. Our application process is designed to be clear, transparent, and supportive, giving you the chance to show your potential beyond your CV.
We know this may be your first step into professional services, so we focus on getting to know you, your interests, and your motivation, not just your academic results.
Tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in starting your career with us.
An informal discussion where we get to know you better and you can ask questions about the role, the team, and what to expect.
If your application is successful, we will contact you to arrange the next stage, which may include an initial conversation or interview depending on the role.
We aim to review applications promptly and keep you updated throughout the process. Timeframes can vary depending on the role and number of applications received.
We review all applications carefully to ensure we give every candidate fair consideration. In some cases, this can take a little longer depending on the volume of applications or the stage of the process. We will always update you as soon as there is progress.
If you have any questions, you can contact our early careers team directly using the details provided in your application confirmation email.
