Law firm Ward Hadaway has congratulated ten trainees who have completed the company's training programme and qualified as solicitors.
Eight of the trainees began their two-year training contract at Ward Hadaway in September 2002 after applying two years earlier while studying for their law degrees.
The two other trainees applied to transfer their traineeships to Ward Hadaway from other firms in the area.
Jamie Martin, Ward Hadaway managing partner, said: "The trainees have proven to be valuable members of their respective teams and we are proud that they are taking the next step in their careers in law, as solicitors, with Ward Hadaway.
"It is good for the firm and the region that we are able to retain these talented people in the region."
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