Olliers

Trainee Solicitor

Hope joined the firm in 2022 after graduating with a first-class degree in law from the University of Manchester. During the course of her studies, Hope completed an internship with Olliers in 2020 and maintained a relationship with the firm prior to her training contract. Hope started as a member of reception and has been an integral member of the support team. Hope commenced her training contract in September 2023.

Hope is involved in a broad range of casework in the police station, pre-charge stage and in the Magistrates and Crown Courts. She also assists with preparation of Ancillary cases involving the Disclosure and Barring Service and the removal or variation of ancillary orders. Hope has succeeded in defending fare evasion matters. Hope has assisted a range of senior solicitors on a multitude of serious Crown Court matters including trials involving murder, drugs conspiracy and sexual offences. Hope has also assisted with Magistrates Trials including domestic violence offences and indecent image offences.

Hope is progressing through her Legal Practice Course (LPC) which she started in September 2023 at The University of Law.

Hope has completed the Olliers Crown Court Accreditation.

Hope has completed her Police Station Accreditation and will be undertaking the pre-charge accreditation.