Eleven begin their training at Thorntons

Eleven trainee solicitors have begun their two-year traineeships with Thorntons.

Shadowing senior staff from 10 of Thorntons' offices across a variety of specialisms, they will undergo the firm's programme which aims to develop their legal skills along with strong client care and communication.

This year's intake, who come from all across Scotland including Dundee, Fife, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk and Inverness, are Chloe Anderson, Alan Bell, Catriona Black, Hayley Blackman, Lindsay Cross, Alex Dawson, Scott Douglas, Maria Gravelle, Anna Hills, Angela Robertson and Jillian McLaughlin.

Thorntons chairman Colin Graham commented: “As a full service firm we offer our trainees the opportunity to gain crucial experience in the widest possible range of legal specialities working with diverse clients and work.

“Investing in training and development continues to remain significant in our overall growth strategy, and taking on 11 trainees demonstrates an investment to the legal profession as a whole.

“We’re proud of the traineeship programme we provide – it gives the trainees a strong foundation and start of their legal career. We hope that many of the new recruits will continue their career development with the firm upon completion.”