Belfast firm Cleaver Fulton Rankin is hosting a trainee open evening early next week.

The firm is currently welcoming applications through its website for the recruitment of trainees until 4pm on Friday 3 November.

To offer applicants the opportunity to find out more about the programme, the firm is holding a trainee open evening at its offices on Bedford Street from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on Tuesday 24 October.

Directors, associates, solicitors and trainees from all Cleaver Fulton Rankin departments will be in attendance to offer practical advice, to share their experience of working at a leading Belfast firm, and to provide applicants with an insight into the opportunities available.

Places are limited and can be reserved by calling Joanne Graham on 028 9024 3141 or emailing j.graham@cfrlaw.co.uk by 5.00pm on Monday 23 October 2017.

Aaron Moore, the firm’s training and development director (pictured), said: “The programme is designed to develop talent and support trainees during the first steps of their law careers. Trainees at Cleaver Fulton Rankin get to work for one of Northern Ireland’s most prestigious law firms recently named as a ‘key player’ by The Legal 500 UK Legal Directory. Our Trainees will gain real experience working with our enviable list of successful commercial clients.

“We believe in nurturing and retaining talent. From day one trainees are exposed to some of the most challenging and interesting commercial legal work. This fantastic exposure to learning whilst working alongside experienced professionals, ensures that our trainees develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become great lawyers.

“We look forward to receiving completed applications for the 2018 intake. I would encourage applicants to attend our Open Evening next week to gain further information and insight into the opportunities available at Cleaver Fulton Rankin.”