Today we celebrate the efforts of 12 of our Trainee Solicitors who have qualified as Solicitors. Reaching qualification is one of the most significant milestones in a legal career, reflecting years of hard work, commitment and determination.
Through the traditional Training Contract route or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), each has demonstrated the knowledge, professionalism and resilience required to join the profession and over the course of their training, gained valuable experience supporting clients across a wide range of legal and commercial matters, developing specialist expertise and building strong professional relationships.
As fully qualified Solicitors, they are embarking on the next chapter of their careers, putting into practice the skills, experience and ambition they have learned to build professional success and make an even greater contribution to clients and colleagues in the years ahead.
Lisa Shacklock, Chief Client Services Officer at Knights, said:
'Qualifying as a solicitor is a tremendous achievement and one that reflects years of commitment, resilience and hard work. Everyone qualifying this year has made a valuable contribution to clients and colleagues during their training contracts, and it is fantastic to see them reach this important milestone.
'What makes their achievement particularly special is the breadth of experience they have gained. Working alongside experienced professionals across the business has given them exposure to high-quality work, strong client relationships and a wide range of opportunities that will support their development for many years to come.
'We are incredibly proud of what they have achieved and are excited to see the contribution they will make as they continue to develop their careers with us.'
The newly-qualified solicitors are:
Mia Drury
Amelia Podolanski-Bullen
Bethany Huntington
Hannah Berry
Alex Solomides
Jodie Cooper
Lauren McCarthy
Hannah Mehaffey
Morgan Brown
George Harradine
Rebecca Munro
Stan Fox
Looking ahead
Investing in the futures of talented legal professionals is an important part of our long-term success and, as these colleagues move into the next stage of their careers, recruitment has already begun for the next generation of aspiring Solicitors, to begin their Training Contracts with us in May 2027.