The Legal Sector

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 2:08 pm on 1 December 2021.

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I should also declare an interest in this as a member of the Wales and Chester Circuit, being a barrister. Now, you're quite right about the contribution of the legal sector to the Welsh economy; it's a similar proportion to the agriculture sector's contribution to the Welsh economy. I'm sure, Minister, you'll agree with me that a full range of legal apprenticeships up to level 7 would boost the significant contribution of the legal sector to the Welsh economy. It would also help with sustainability with regard to rural and post-industrial areas; it would help with diversity and help encourage people who can't afford to go to university to join the profession. So, what work is the Welsh Government doing alongside the profession to use the full range of legal apprenticeships that are available to increase the already significant contribution that the legal sector is making to the Welsh economy? Diolch yn fawr.