Thorntons Solicitors was recognised for its outstanding contribution to graduate recruitment in London by reaching the final six at the UK wide TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards.
Tayside's largest legal firm was among the firms shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to Developing Employability and Skills award at the Park Lane Hilton ceremony on Thursday night, which included Enterprise Rent-A-Car, JP Morgan and DMH Stallard.
Thorntons impressed the expert panel made up of representatives from major graduate recruiters and agencies to make the coveted shortlist, with JP Morgan scooping the prize on the night.
Designed to honour the best graduate recruiters, campaigns and websites, the National Graduate Recruitment Awards are divided into 16 categories, spread over different sectors of employment including legal, retail, construction, IT, finance and engineering.
Helen Archibald, director of HR at Thorntons Solicitors, said: "Making the short list is a wonderful achievement and a huge boost for the team at Thorntons as we were compared not only to other law firms but with blue chip organisations across every sector in the UK.
"It reflects the work we have done in an effort to recruit and retain the best calibre of candidates. Our very high retention rate isa reflection of the investment we make in developing our graduates."
Jack Robertson, Thorntons' Chairman, added: "We are a successful and expanding firm and recognise the need to invest in our staff in order to attract people of the right quality and skill to contribute to the performance and growth of our business.
"It is encouraging to see our commitment to this area of our business recognised in this way – it is a credit to the valuable work of our HR team."
Issued by Beattie Communications on behalf of Thorntons Solicitors.
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