Birketts has welcomed its largest ever Trainee Solicitor cohort for 2026, with 37 future solicitors embarking on their legal journeys with the firm.

Joining teams across all seven of Birketts’ offices, this year’s intake includes 11 internal candidates who have chosen to continue their career development at the firm.

Each trainee will gain hands-on experience across the breadth and depth of Birketts’ sectors and services, and will be supported through the firm’s comprehensive two-year training programme.

The 2026 Trainee cohort includes: Aidan Roberts, Alethea Shuttleworth, Amy Silversword, Bella Coupland, Charlie Peacock, Ella Huehne, Ester Taylor, Fatimah Aswania, Fern Field, Iona Bunn, Isabel London, James Cliffe, Jeni Dunlop, Leilani Guest, Lewis Dumas, Lia Cooke, Libby Barker, Lily Finlay, Lizzie Singer, Louis Francis, Louis Schofield, Marcus Corner, Mary Reodique, Megan Blake, Mia McDonald, Milda Pimpyte, Millie Western, Monique Awuley, Neve Burrows, Nina Mutch, Oli Finney, Ollie Long, Reggie Singh, Romina Scortescu, Samson Kornjaca, Sian Lisle, and Stephanie Kelly.

Amy Barden, Early Careers Manager at Birketts, said: “We are delighted to welcome our largest ever cohort of trainee solicitors to the firm. This is an exciting milestone for Birketts and reflects our continued commitment to investing in future legal talent. Over the next two years, the trainees will gain experience across a broad range of sectors and services, while learning from colleagues across the firm. We look forward to supporting them as they develop their legal careers with us.”

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