Lawyers welcome trio of trainee solicitors

Midlands law firm Lodders has appointed three new trainee solicitors as part of its ongoing commitment to growing talent from within the firm.

Tracey Obiakor, Megan Murray-Carter, and Kate McCann all join Lodders’ training programme which consists of qualifying work experience across four different six-month seats.

Alongside this, the trainees will study for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) parts 1 and 2 through the University of Law.

Having graduated with a LLB Law with Criminology degree from the University of Leicester, Tracey Obiakor joins Lodders as a trainee solicitor with her first seat in the Family Law team. 

Megan Murray-Carter joins the firm having graduated with a History degree and completed a Masters in Modern History at the University of Warwick. She is beginning her contract with Lodders’ Dispute Resolution team.

Kate McCann, who graduated from the University of York with a degree in English Literature, is currently working in the firm’s top-ranking Real Estate team.

Speaking about the new recruits, Lodders’ people and culture director Grace Walton, said: “We are pleased to welcome Tracey, Megan, and Kate to the firm.

“Recruiting trainees is central to our talent strategy at Lodders.

“As a firm, we are passionate about growing our own talent, providing individuals with access to a high-quality, comprehensive training experience that allows them to develop their skills and identify where their key interests lie.

“Lodders continues to grow and supporting and developing the next generation of legal professionals remains a key part of this journey.”

Lodders is a premier law firm in Stratford upon Avon, Birmingham, Cheltenham, and Henley in Arden. Founded more than 240 years ago, the firm offers expert legal advice across a range of legal services including private client, commercial law, real estate, and family law.

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