Firm hires: Lodders recruits trio of trainees

Midlands law firm Lodders has appointed trainee solicitors Tracey Obiakor, Megan Murray-Carter, and Kate McCann to its training programme.

The programme consists of qualifying work experience across four different six-month seats. The trainees will also study for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) parts 1 and 2 through the University of Law.

Obiakor, whose first seat is in Lodders’ family law team, graduated with an LLB Law with Criminology degree from the University of Leicester.

Murray-Carter completed a Masters in Modern History at the University of Warwick. She is beginning her contract with the firm’s dispute resolution team.

McCann, who graduated from the University of York with a degree in English Literature, is currently working in the firm’s real estate team. 

Lodders’ people and culture director Grace Walton commented: ’We are pleased to welcome Tracey, Megan, and Kate to the firm. Recruiting trainees is central to our talent strategy at Lodders. As a firm, we are passionate about growing our own talent, providing individuals with access to a high-quality, comprehensive training experience that allows them to develop their skills and identify where their key interests lie. Lodders continues to grow and supporting and developing the next generation of legal professionals remains a key part of this journey.’

Lodders, founded more than 240 years ago, has offices in Stratford upon Avon, Birmingham, Cheltenham, and Henley in Arden.