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31 March 2011
Issue: 7459 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Shazia Aslam Scott Rees & Co

A lawyer from Scott Rees & Co Solicitors has become one of the first in the country to complete her training through innovative new, work based learning.

Shazia Aslam, was among only 40 law graduates in the UK selected by the SRA to trial a new “work based” training scheme.

She has now completed the two-year pilot which began in 2009, and has become a fully qualified solicitor with the firm, which specialises in personal injury law and accident management.
 

Issue: 7459 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

JMW—Belinda Brooke

JMW—Belinda Brooke

Employment and people solutions offering boosted by partner hire

NEWS

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