Each trainee will complete a two-year training programme working alongside skilled lawyers on a variety of cases and matters to provide support and accelerate their learning.

This year’s trainees are Jack Hull, who studied law at the University of Dundee in Scotland; Aoife McTaggart and Peter Longwell, who both studied law with politics at Queen’s University Belfast; James Greene, who studied law at Queen’s University; and Sarah Wilson, who studied law at Ulster University.

Aaron Moore, the firm’s training and development director, said: “We are excited to welcome five trainees to the firm, as they begin their journey of learning and development at Cleaver Fulton Rankin. As a full service law firm, our trainees have a unique opportunity to become involved in a wide range of service areas, with expert support and guidance from our multi-disciplinary teams.

“Whilst the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of how we work, developing and investing in talent has remained a core focus at Cleaver Fulton Rankin. We launched a virtual induction programme and have utilised technology in new ways to continue to deliver a valuable and progressive learning programme.”

He added: “I look forward to seeing our new trainees grow and progress through the programme, and look forward to working with each of them on their journey towards becoming a solicitor.”