{"id":51782,"date":"2025-09-03T11:11:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T11:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/?post_type=press_releases&#038;p=51782"},"modified":"2025-09-04T08:49:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:49:53","slug":"wilkes-welcomes-new-trainee-solicitors-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/press-releases\/wilkes-welcomes-new-trainee-solicitors-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilkes Welcomes New Trainee Solicitors for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On 1st September 2025,\u00a0 Wilkes welcomes five new trainee solicitors as part of its continued investment in the next generation of legal professionals. The trainees, <strong>Abdullah Naveed, Chloe Johnson, Ross Hill, <\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Ellie Vanner<\/strong> and <strong>Cassandra Hylton<\/strong>, will all begin their two-year training contracts with the firm.<\/p>\n<p>All of the trainees will be working in various departments within the firm where they will gain experience across a range of practice areas as part of Wilkes\u2019 structured training programme, designed to give trainees the skills and confidence to progress their careers in law.<\/p>\n<p>Training Principal <strong>Mark Hodgson<\/strong> commented:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur trainee solicitors are the future of the firm, and we are proud to welcome Abdullah, Chloe, Ellie, Ross and Cassandra this September. They bring fresh perspectives, determination, and a real enthusiasm for their chosen careers. Over the next two years, they\u2019ll be supported by colleagues at every level, learning not only the technical side of the profession but also the values and standards that define Wilkes. It\u2019s always rewarding to see how our trainees grow, and I have no doubt that they will all make a fantastic contribution to our clients and teams.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wilkes, recognised in the <strong>Legal 500<\/strong>, provides a full-service offering to businesses and individuals. The firm prides itself on its inclusive culture, offering its trainees a supportive environment alongside opportunities to get involved in networking events, client relationships, and CSR initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>The firm has also confirmed that a further <strong>ten trainees will join Wilkes across 2026 and 2027<\/strong>, underlining its long-term commitment to developing new talent. Applications for the 2028 intake will open later this year, and aspiring solicitors who are motivated, collaborative, and aligned with Wilkes\u2019 values are encouraged to visit the <strong>trainee recruitment page<\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51804\" src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/09\/Wilkes-2025-Trainees-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/09\/Wilkes-2025-Trainees-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/09\/Wilkes-2025-Trainees-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/09\/Wilkes-2025-Trainees-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/09\/Wilkes-2025-Trainees-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/09\/Wilkes-2025-Trainees-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/09\/Wilkes-2025-Trainees-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/09\/Wilkes-2025-Trainees.png 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-51784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/09\/Wilkes-2025-trainees.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-51782","press_releases","type-press_releases","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases\/51782","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press_releases"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}