Four New Trainee Solicitors Join Wilkes for 2024
On the 2nd of September, Wilkes, demonstrated its ongoing commitment to investing in future talent with the appointment of four new trainee solicitors. These individuals have all commenced their legal training with the firm. This yearly intake of promising legal professionals is part of Wilkes’ dedication to fostering the next generation of lawyers and continually improving the quality of services offered to clients.
The new trainees Joseph Walklate, Mursheda Ahad, Poppy Brown and Taylor Meadows have commenced their two-year training contracts, with their initial seats in Personal Injury, Business Recovery (non-contentious and Contentious) and Property Litigation.
Our new Training Principal Mark Hodgson comments:
The future of Wilkes and the whole legal profession depends upon investing in young talent, and I am delighted to be here with Mursheda, Joseph, Poppy and Taylor today, as they embark on their legal career. I cannot wait to see how they develop in the coming months, guided and assisted by the talent and wealth of experience we already have in the firm. The future does look bright, and the training program we have developed over years will stand them all in good stead. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Kate Hackett for all the work she has put into our trainees and the foundations she has laid in our training program over the last 20 years.
Wilkes, recognised in the Legal 500, offers a wide range of specialist expertise from all thing’s businesses to individuals. The firm is known for its friendly and inclusive culture, promoting a healthy work-life balance and encouraging trainees to participate in networking events and CSR initiatives.
Wilkes has recently been interviewing candidates for its 2026 intake and has made offers to a further 8 trainees, bringing the total to 12 trainees who will commence in 2025 and 2026. Applications for the 2027 trainee intake will open later this year. Aspiring solicitors who are hard-working, motivated, take pride in their work and fit in with our values are encouraged to visit our trainee recruitment page for more information about the application process. To receive notifications when applications open, please sign up for our mailing list.