LOUISE HINDMARCH has returned to Darlington law firm Latimer Hinks to as a trainee solicitor.

Ms Hindmarch spent 2002/03 gaining work experience at the Priestgate practice on placement from Nottingham Trent University. She applied to return to the region with Latimer Hinks after finishing her degree.

The 23-year-old, who is continuing her studies at the College of Law, in York, is training in the law firm's litigation department, specialising in areas including employment, personal injury and licensing.

Anne Elliott, partner at Latimer Hinks, said: "Louise impressed everybody at Latimer Hinks during her placement, so we are very happy to see her come back and complete her legal training with us.

"The areas that she is specialising in at the firm have growing levels of business, so I have no doubt she will become a great asset."