City Century
Patrick McCann is an accomplished legal educator and leader currently serving as Co-CEO of City Century, a collaboration focused on recruiting and qualifying solicitor apprentices in London. As the Founder of the Social Welfare Solicitors’ Qualification Fund, Patrick is dedicated to funding over 100 lawyers through the solicitors’ qualification exam. With extensive experience in training and development, Patrick has held significant roles including Chair of the Training Committee at the City of London Law Society and Global Head of Learning at both Linklaters and Herbert Smith Freehills. Educational qualifications include an LLB with a Diploma in German Law from King's College London, the Law Society Finals from the University of Law London, and a Diploma in German Law from Universität Passau.
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City Century
We are a collaboration of 50+ City of London law firms and are here to ignite and revolutionise the legal profession. School leavers stand at the threshold of endless possibilities. Our mission is to inspire bright and talented individuals to explore a career path they may have never considered before: City solicitor degree apprenticeships. A debt-free option where students can earn while they learn. At the core of apprenticeships is a dedication to work-based learning, providing direct experience in real work environments. By joining one of our member law firms apprenticeships, apprentices will immerse themselves in a community of the next generation of lawyers – young minds bursting with potential. Our goal is simple yet ground-breaking: to revolutionise the legal landscape by empowering students from diverse backgrounds to pursue a career they may have never thought possible. We want to shape the minds of tomorrow’s legal talent and together, we will redefine the future of the legal profession.