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Cripps celebrates first solicitor apprentices qualifying

Cripps is delighted to announce that its first solicitor apprentices, Aimee MitchellMegan Pitt and Rosie Harvey, have now qualified as solicitors.

 

The firm was one of the first in the South East to launch the Trailblazer Solicitor Apprenticeship scheme in 2018, offering an alternative to the traditional university route. The programme combines academic study with hands on experience across different practice areas, with apprentices working towards qualification through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

 

Fiona Chamberlain, future talent manager at Cripps, said: “We’re incredibly proud of Aimee, Megan and Rosie. They’ve shown real commitment and resilience since day one, and it’s been inspiring to watch them grow. It’s wonderful to celebrate their success and the contribution they’re already making to our clients and colleagues.”

 

In September, they will step into their new roles as associates, with Aimee joining the commercial and tech team, Megan moving into corporate transactional, and Rosie focusing on specialist disputes. This milestone marks the next chapter in their careers and underlines the firm’s ongoing commitment to opening up opportunities in the legal profession and supporting the development of future lawyers.

 

Fiona added: “Being one of the first firms in the South East to take on solicitor apprentices was a big step for us, and seeing our first cohort qualify today shows just how valuable this route can be. We currently have 24 apprentices at various stages of their training, and this scheme continues to demonstrate that there are credible and rewarding alternative routes into law.”

 

Applications for the 2026 solicitor apprenticeship cohort open in October, continuing Cripps’ commitment to developing the next generation of legal talent.

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