Winn Solicitors is thrilled to offer graduate opportunities and is pleased to announce that one of its graduates has started a full-time position with the firm.

Graduate Joseph Carton started his 2 month placement with Winns in March 2014. Before beginning the programme, Joseph graduated with a Diploma in Law at Northumbria University and went on to complete his LPC.

Joseph’s initial 2-month placement was extended by a further 4 months, during this time he was able to gain experience in more areas of the business. Joseph was offered a full-time position with the company as a Legal Assistant with a view to becoming a Fee Earner.

Joseph comments;

“My experience has been very positive and has aided my legal development and knowledge. Becoming a Legal Assistant has been a great opportunity.”

Winn Solicitors takes on graduate placement students throughout the year including Rebecca Stafford who studied M Law Exempting course at Northumbria University. This course combines a Masters in Law and LPC.

Rebecca comments;

“My time at Winns has been amazing. Everybody is extremely helpful and their doors are always open to ask questions. In addition, I have met people who I now regard as friends and definitely plan to keep in touch with. It is a lovely place to work and I would recommend it to anybody planning on embarking upon a legal career. “

Head of HR Michael Warmington adds;

“Winn Solicitors is a vibrant law firm, with an ambitious approach to business. We believe in giving talented individuals the opportunity to progress their careers, which is why we regularly take on students and graduates in the hope that they are as successful as Joseph.”