Watson Woodhouse and Macks Solicitors are excited to announce our largest intake of Trainee and Apprentice Solicitors to date. This year, we proudly welcome seven Trainee Solicitors and three Apprentice Solicitors to our growing team, a significant increase from last year’s intake of three Trainees and four Apprentices. This expansion highlights our unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals.
A Commitment to Excellence and Growth
Our decision to expand our intake underscores our dedication to fostering new talent and supporting the future of the legal profession. By bringing in more aspiring solicitors than ever before, we are not only investing in the future of our firm but also contributing to the broader legal community by preparing skilled and knowledgeable professionals who are ready to make a difference.
In 2022, we established a dedicated Talent Team at Watson Woodhouse and Macks Solicitors to drive our firm’s continued growth and development. This team is committed to sourcing, retaining, and investing in exceptional talent. They ensure that all our employees receive the support and resources needed to thrive in their roles and advance their careers within our organisation.
Investing in Our People
Among our ten new aspiring solicitors are two familiar faces, Olivia Dixon and Amelia Atkinson who have already been part of our Watson Woodhouse and Macks family.
Olivia Dixon has been a secretary within our Family Legal Aid department for a year. We are thrilled to offer her a training contract in the same department. Olivia shared,
“I am beyond excited to have been offered a training contract. It is an honour to be given the opportunity to continue working alongside such incredibly supportive and talented colleagues, who no doubt will provide me with priceless wisdom and guidance over the next two years.”
Amelia Atkinson has spent over a year as a Paralegal in the Family Legal Aid department. She has now been offered a training contract in our Crime department. Amelia stated,
“I can’t express how grateful I am to work at a firm that recognises my hard work and that wants to help me progress my legal career. I have worked at the firm as a Paralegal for just over a year now and have had the chance to experience things I never thought I would be doing. I can’t wait to start my training contract and see what the next 18 months have in store.”
Meet Our New Trainees and Apprentices
We are thrilled to introduce a diverse and talented group of individuals who will be joining our team alongside Amelia and Olivia, marking an exciting new chapter for our firm.
- Ellie May Parkinson will be joining our Family Legal Aid department as a Trainee Solicitor, bringing a fresh perspective and support for our clients.
- James Bird will be enhancing our Wills and Probate team as a Trainee Solicitor, where he will support our clients in planning for the future.
- William Morrison will be contributing to our Housing Disrepair department as a Trainee Solicitor and Ruby Lambton will join the same department as an Apprentice Solicitor, they will be helping tenants receive the justice and home improvements they deserve.
- Millie Addison will be joining our Housing CLA team as an Apprentice Solicitor, committed to helping our clients navigate their housing matters.
- Maeve Davies will be supporting our Civil Litigation team as an Apprentice Solicitor, alongside Hannah Roberts as a Trainee Solicitor, where they will be taking on the complexities of civil disputes.
- Shola Hughes will be a part of our Crime department as a Trainee Solicitor, providing our clients with fair representation. Shola shared,
“I loved every minute I spent undertaking work experience at Watson Woodhouse and Macks Solicitors in the Crown Court department, and I cannot put into words how elated I am to be offered the role of Trainee Solicitor.”
Looking Ahead
As we welcome our largest group of aspiring solicitors to date, we are filled with anticipation for what the future holds. We are confident that this cohort will bring energy, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives to our firm. Together, we will continue to uphold our values of professionalism, excellence, and client-focused service.