Kate celebrates after qualifying at Woodcocks

Date published: 27 November 2009

Legal eagle Kate Allsop is celebrating after qualifying as a solicitor following a two-year traineeship with Valley firm Woodcocks.

The 24-year-old, of Helmshore, will be based at the Rawtenstall office and will specialise in the Family Law department dealing with separation, divorce and children issues.

Kate studied law at Lancaster University before embarking on the one-year Legal Practice Course at Chester College of Law.

Now a fully-fledged solicitor, Kate is looking forward to an exciting future ahead of her at Woodcocks.

She said: “I chose to work in Family Law because I enjoy the variation it brings. A lot of my work brings my into contact with people at difficult times in their lives, and I’m happy to feel I can help.

“I grew up in the Valley, and it’s great to be working here. I feel my career has been given the best possible start. I have really enjoyed completing my training course at Woodcocks as it has such a friendly and professional atmosphere.”

Woodcocks Senior Partner Roger Medlock said: “We are delighted with Kate’s progress, she has made a valuable contribution to the firm.

“With her talent and enthusiasm she is a true asset to Woodcocks and I am convinced she has a bright future with us.”

Woodcocks is one of the oldest established family firms of solicitors in the country, with offices in Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall, Bacup. Bury and Haslingden