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23 September 2022
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Lester Aldridge—four solicitors

Lester Aldridge trainees qualify as solicitors

 

Lester Aldridge is pleased to congratulate four trainees who have qualified as solicitors at the South Coast law firm.

Congratulations to Jessica Slater, Beth McCarthy, Aneta Zaitlikova and Emily Curtis-Bennett who qualified as solicitors on 5 September 2022 after completing a two-year training contract at Lester Aldridge.

Managing partner Matthew Barrow said: 'On behalf of the partnership, I would like to congratulate them on their achievement. They have worked hard and have each demonstrated incredible commitment to our clients. I wish them every success as they continue their careers at Lester Aldridge.'

The window for applying for a training contract with Lester Aldridge commencing in 2024 or 2025 opens on 1 January 2023 and closes on 30 April 2023, find out more here.

Left to right in photo: Emily Curtis-Bennett, Jessica Slater, Beth McCarthy and Aneta Zaitlikova.

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