Stakeholder Testimonials
From work experience students and volunteers:
During my week with martin searle solicitors’ I particularly enjoyed the day in court. The work Igave me a good understanding of what it would be like to be a solicitor and has provided an invaluable insight into the workings of the law.
— School-aged Work Experience Student
In giving me work experience, martin searle solicitors has looked beyond my CV, to realise my potential. Most law firms would not have considered me, but I am now gaining vital legal experience while studying for a law degree. This opportunity has helped me turn my life around.
— A Former Client and now a Law Student and Volunteer
martin searle solicitors has given me an insight into the legal system. Cate was very helpful in guiding me and answering my queries and the whole team was inviting and approachable. I was given tasks relating to actual cases and this gave me an invaluable experience of the law.
— Sixth-form Work Experience Student
From mentored young people:
As my mentor Fiona Martin took the time to understand what I wanted to achieve and gave me the support to do it. Her continual belief and enthusiasm keeps me motivated and focused even in difficult times.
— A Photographer being Mentored under the Prince’s Trust Scheme
From young people’s organisations:
Thank you for your support at Yomping the Nations. The students and University staff were very appreciative of your input. We could not run the events without you.
— The Working Knowledge Group
I would like to express our thanks and gratitude for your support and interest in the enterprise activities that we have implemented in the past year.
— Student Enterprise Manager, University of Sussex
From community organisations:
martin searle solicitors has made an invaluable contribution to the work of Engage Brighton and Hove by providing comprehensive support and sharing of expertise.
— Manager, Equal Project Engage Brighton and Hove
This is a really valuable new initiative for carers and gives people who would not otherwise access advice because of the cost an opportunity to seek a specialist’s opinion. We really value martin searle solicitors’ experience and expertise in community care law matters and their participation in our free advice clinics.
— Carers Centre, Brighton
The pro bono services for clients of Age Concern are invaluable. Cate’s knowledge of Community Care law is a great help to clients and volunteers who manage the Information and Advice Service. Age Concern is extremely grateful for the free service provided to the city’s older residents.
— Age Concern, Brighton
As a small business working in the creative industries, getting accurate legal advice from a top firm can often be too expensive to be on the radar. Brighton Community Partnership introduced us to martin searle solicitors and we’ve not looked back. Friendly, reliable and professional, they got straight to the heart of our concerns and provided us with tangible results and a template to improve our future practice.
— Nick Stockman, Brighton Festival Fringe
