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Thorntons' Trainees

A Thorntons Training Contract can be challenging but rewarding. Read the views of some of Thorntons current Trainees and why they chose Thorntons to complete their Training Contract.

Hear from Thorntons Trainees

Katrina Reid-McConnell Trainee Solcitor
Katrina Reid-McConnell Trainee Solcitor

Katrina Reid-McConnell

Thorntons has a very open and welcoming culture across the firm.  There are lots of opportunities to get involved with events, social activities and firm initiatives, and the more you engage with these opportunities, the more you will get from your training experience.

Since commencing my Training Contract, the support and guidance I have received has been invaluable. You are pushed to do your best but not without adequate training and support.

Individuality and personality is encouraged, so don’t be afraid to be yourself during the recruitment process and beyond.

Cat Kemp | Trainee Solicitor at Thorntons Solicitors
Cat Kemp | Trainee Solicitor at Thorntons Solicitors

Cat Kemp

I was interested in pursuing a career in law because of how diverse the law can be and the challenge of learning something completely new.

I applied to Thorntons as their core values and culture appealed to me. The firm, despite its size and ambitions of growth, still remains true to its core values and culture – keeping clients at the heart of everything.

Thorntons is a truly full service firm, which have given me the opportunity to experience difference areas of law providing a well-rounded traineeship.

Eilidh Withers Trainee Solicitor at Thorntons
Eilidh Withers Trainee Solicitor at Thorntons

Eilidh Withers

When applying for Training Contracts I wasn’t sure which area of law I wanted to practice in. As a full service firm, Thorntons was really appealing. I knew I would get to experience different areas through the four seats offered.

I have had great supervisors in my first seats and have a really good relationship with my mentor. I was really impressed with how much support we have been offered as trainees with a supervisor, mentor, Learning & Development contact and Trainee buddy - There’s always someone to speak to, whatever the type of concern or support required.

I would recommend that if you are apply for Training Contracts, that you are open minded about departments/seats – the reality is very different from university