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Supporting the next generation of legal professionals.

Community is at the heart of what we do. Our dedicated mentorship programme is designed to support career growth and personal development across the legal sector.
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Bar counter with three stools facing shelves of assorted liquor bottles illuminated with pink lighting.
Ellie Hecht and Penny Reason-Goddard smiling and posing together in a well-lit room with red carpet, with other people in the background.
Portrait of Alpha Diaw, Assistant Pracrice Manager.
Bottles of wine chilling in an ice bucket next to plates of cookies and snacks on a wooden table with floral napkins.
Mary Decolongon, Chantal Perdreau and Mahira Nasir of One Essex Court at the Lawyer Awards 2025, celebrating their 'Chambers of the Year' award.
Evening London cityscape viewed from a rooftop terrace with people dining, glass railing, and illuminated skyscrapers reflecting sunset light.
Portrait of Mollie Adams, Junior Clerk at Wilberforce Chambers.
Mary Decolongon and Mahira Nasir of One Essex Court at the Lawyer Awards 2025, celebrating their 'Chambers of the Year' award.
Ellie Hecht taking photos at a team event at The Ned, London.
InnLegal founder Ellie Hecht with David Goddard at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024
Simon Spence presenting IPG's new branding via video at a conference in Naples
Drinks being enjoyed at the London Legal Walk
Ellie Hecht with barrister Chevan Ilangaratne, of Outer Temple Chambers at Lincoln's Inn Great Hall.
Portrait of Madeleine Neves, Junior Clerk at Wilberforce Chambers.
Decorative circular ceiling dome featuring painted panels of figures and symbols representing truth, art, and labour, surrounded by intricate sculpted borders.
Simon Spence in a black tuxedo and Ellie Hecht in a black floral dress posing together at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025 event.
Ellie Hecht and Simon Spence with employment partner, John Skelly enjoying drinks after the London Legal Walk
We’re proud to have launched innmind, our mentorship initiative, supporting the next generation of legal professionals.
The initiative pairs mentees with experienced mentors for informal check-ins and ongoing guidance. Alongside one-to-one mentoring, we also host relaxed events throughout the year to create opportunities for networking and spark meaningful conversations.

Our Mentors

Business Development Manager at Legal 500 and InnLegal mentor, Alex Owens
Joint Practice Director at Wilberforce Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Andrew Barnes
Head of Marketing, Communications & BD at the London Court of International Arbitration and InnLegal mentor, Marie Sparkes
Deputy Practice Director at Landmark Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Mike Gooch
Barrister at Temple Garden Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Alice Hands
InnLegal mentor David Goddard
Third Junior Clerk at 3DJB and InnLegal mentor, Emily Waller
Director of Clerking at Five Paper and InnLegal mentor, David Portch
Practice Manager at Outer Temple Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Mark Gardner
Marketing Manager at 36 Group and InnLegal mentor, Candi Percival
Practice Manager at Five Paper and InnLegal mentor, Daniel Driscoll
Practice Manager at Landmark Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Zoe Bluck
Practice Manager at 3 Hare Court and InnLegal mentor, Frazer Gale-Sinclair
Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Chevan Ilangaratne
Fees Clerk at Hailsham Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Hannah Scothern
Senior Practice Manager at Radcliffe Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Callum Clark
Practice Manager at 39 Essex Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Joe Ralph
Senior Practice Manager at Wilberforce Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Fraser Geddes
Practice Director at 1 Crown Office Row and InnLegal mentor, Chloe Turvill
Director of Clerking at Outer Temple Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Chris Gittins
Practice Manager at Keating Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Sam Kennett
Senior Clerk at 11KBW and InnLegal mentor, Mark Dann
Founder & CEO and InnLegal mentor, Ellie Hecht
Practice Manager at Keating Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Rob Garvan
Recruitment Consultant and InnLegal mentor, Penny Reason-Goddard
Deputy Team Leader at One Essex Court and InnLegal mentor, Ben O'Hanlon
Practice Director at Landmark Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Ben Conner
Creative Director and InnLegal mentor, Simon Spence
Deputy Practice Director at Serle Court and InnLegal mentor, Emma Quin
Senior Practice Manager at 3 Paper Buildings and InnLegal mentor, Joe Townsend
Practice Director at 1 Crown Office Row and InnLegal mentor, David Bingham
Senior Clerk at Spire Barristers and InnLegal mentor, Leigh Royall
Practice Director at Serle Court and InnLegal mentor, Daniel Wheeler
Assistant Practice Manager at Quadrant Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Natasha Clark
Journalist at the Global Legal Post and InnLegal mentor, Ben Rigby
Clerk at St Philips Barristers and InnLegal mentor, Tom Kelly
Director of Clerking at 39 Essex Chambers and InnLegal mentor,  Lewis Walker
Chambers' Operations Manager at Five Paper and InnLegal mentor, Vicky Hanson
Senior Clerk at Forum Chambers and InnLegal mentor, Conor Fagan
Deputy Team Leader at One Essex Court and InnLegal mentor, Rob Wheeler
Senior Civil and Regulatory Clerk at Pump Court Chambers and InnLegal mentor, James Wackett
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Mentees

Open to everyone, connect with experienced professionals who can guide, support and inspire your growth.
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Mentors

Share your expertise and experience to help shape the careers of others. As a mentor, you’ll provide guidance, encouragement and insight.
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