Birmingham-based, multi-sector law firm Anthony Collins Solicitors have been ranked third in the UK for work-life balance according to the Lex100 student guide.

The Lex100 is a comparative guide to the leading UK law firms and is a reference source for all those considering a career in law.  Over 2,400 trainees were surveyed from law firms across the UK on areas such as job satisfaction, quality of work, working environment and client contact.

Trainees at Anthony Collins said they chose the firm over others because of its 'excellent client care ' and because the firm 'has a social conscience and is actually prepared to do something about it.' 

Compared with their peers training contracts, trainees at Anthony Collins Solicitors said they were given 'more hands-on experience' and 'considerably more responsibility than peers at other firms.'

The best things about the firm were; 'the chance to do high-level commercial work in one seat and publicly-funded private client work in another', 'work/life balance' and 'the approachability of senior colleagues, including partners.'

Trainees also ranked Anthony Collins in the top 20 law firms for 'stress-free' environment. 

Catherine Sobolewska, Head of HR and Office Services at Anthony Collins said, "It's great to receive such positive feedback from our trainees. At Anthony Collins Solicitors we aspire to make a difference to society and we place a real emphasis on an ethical and socially-responsible working attitude, which means that our staff and trainees have the chance to work with genuinely inspiring clients in a relaxed and happy working environment - it's rewarding to know that we're achieving this as a firm."

The Lex100 verdict concluded, 'With so many opportunities to get involved in work that really feels worthwhile, it's little wonder that trainees here feel that their firm is truly unique.'

Anthony Collins Solicitors specialise in seven key sectors representing the passion and knowledge of the firm; Transforming Communities, Enterprise, Private Legal Services, Faith Communities, Housing, Children and Young Adults and Health and Social Care. They act on behalf of a wide range of clients including charities, faith communities, social housing providers, not for profit organisations and private clients.