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Last week law firms from across the city took part in activities in schools to help raise the aspirations and performance of children. More than 170 volunteers from 17 firms took part.

The volunteers visited 11 schools focusing on the benefits of working life and value of education, demonstrating how the skills learned at school will benefit them in the workplace.

Rosemary Edwards, director of Leeds Legal and partner at Shulmans, said: “Education and Enterprise Week is now in its fifth year and it remains a great way for businesses to give back to the community.

“It is fantastic to be a part of a project which helps position young people strongly to be employable in the future and the support from the law firms has been phenomenal this year.

Stephanie Burras, chief executive of Leeds Ahead, added: “Once again, we’re delighted to be playing the pivotal role. With the continued support of key law firms in Leeds, we know we can drive up the aspirations and ambitions of young people.

"Leeds Legal Education and Enterprise Week is an ideal opportunity to encourage primary school pupils from some of the most deprived areas to aim high as they continue their education.”

The organisations supporting Leeds Legal Education and Enterprise week this year were DWF, Pinsent Masons, Shulmans, Eversheds, DLA Piper, Clarion, Lupton Fawcett, Irwin Mitchell, Mills and Reeve, Addleshaw Goddard, Levi, Blacks, Heslop and Platt, Pace, Gordons, Stuarts and Leeds City Council.