Over the last six years, A&O has recruited more than 150 law graduates in Northern Ireland and employs more than 500 people locally through the LSC and its Support Services Centre (SSC).

The latest intake is part of the organisation’s strategy to support future growth and innovation at its Belfast centre of excellence.

The new recruits completed an intensive six-week training programme to secure the roles. They will now support experienced lawyers on a range of international deals and cases.

Jane Townsend, head of the LSC, said: “We work to attract, develop and keep outstanding people in every area of the business and have been pleased with the calibre of the candidates that have joined us.

“Over the last six years, this recruitment programme has given ambitious and high calibre individuals the opportunity to come into our teams and learn from some of the very best lawyers in the market.

“The Legal Services Centre in Belfast plays an increasingly important role in the way we deliver services to our clients and our teams across the globe. The positions we offer broaden the type of legal opportunities available in Northern Ireland and we are already planning our next intake of law graduates next year.”

Launched in 2011, the Belfast-based LSC and SSC are a core part of A&O’s strategy to change how it delivers global legal services and improve capacity and efficiency across the firm.